Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan issued the following statement in response to the ruling of a federal district court judge in Texas concerning the lesser prairie chicken. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau applauds a Texas federal district court judge ruling on Sept. 1 that removed the lesser prairie chicken from the threatened listing under the Endangered Species Act. “The court said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service failed to follow its own policies and did not adequately consider the states’ conservation plan when it listed the LPC as threatened. “The LPC is found in western Oklahoma, as well as Texas, Kansas, […]
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Why should we fear federal agencies?
The following op-ed was released today by Altus, Oklahoma, farmer and Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan. With the EPA threatening to enforce its egregious Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rules, farmers and ranchers are among a growing list of Americans who fear the heavy hand of a bureaucratic federal agency. During a recent town hall meeting, U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), said the EPA is the most hated federal agency in his fourth congressional district. We might extend the coverage to include all of Oklahoma and, I imagine the good folks in Colorado and New Mexico are not too […]
OKFB members save on Cat equipment, USAPetMeds
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members can save up to $2,000 when buying or leasing a qualifying Cat® Backhoe Loader, Wheel Loader, Mini Hydraulic Excavator, Multi Terrain Loader, Skid Steer Loader, Compact Track Loader, Telehandler or Small Dozer. The discount can be combined with any current retail discounts, promotions, rebates or offers available through Caterpillar or its dealers, with the exception of other membership purchase incentives (excluding the NCBA membership incentive). Visit fbadvantage.com/cat to print your Membership Verification Certificate. Must present certificate at time of purchase or lease quote to receive the discount. To obtain the Farm Bureau membership incentive certificate visit […]
OKFB President Tom Buchanan issues statement on EPA WOTUS rules
Tom Buchanan, Oklahoma Farm Bureau president and Altus farmer, issued this statement today following the ruling by a federal judge in North Dakota that blocked the implementation of the EPA’s Waters of the U.S. rule, which went to effect Aug. 28. “As federal courts wrangle with the EPA over which states should be included in the Waters of the U.S. rules, it’s becoming more obvious the EPA is a federal agency that feels responsibility to no one. “In late May, Congress told the EPA not to implement WOTUS. The EPA thumbed its nose at Congress and pushed ahead on WOTUS, […]
Three county Farm Bureaus donate to State Question 777 campaign
Comanche County Farm Bureau, Cotton County Farm Bureau and Stephens County Farm Bureau each recently donated $10,000 to the State Question 777 campaign. The Cotton County Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee also contributed $500 to the campaign. At August Area Meetings during the past few weeks, county Farm Bureaus across Oklahoma were challenged to donate $10,000 to the SQ777 campaign. Although it will not appear on the ballot until November 2016, it is important to raise money early as out-of-state interests such as the Humane Society of the United States, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and other anti-agriculture […]
Wilke selected for Woman of the Year program
Monica Wilke, executive director of Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies, has been selected as one of The Journal Record’s “50 Making a Difference” for 2015. This is part of The Journal Record’s Woman of the Year program, which recognizes Oklahoma’s leading women excelling in professional leadership and community activities. Wilke will receive her honor at an Oct. 1 gala event at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Wilke is a member of several legal and community organizations. She has served as president of the Oklahoma Diamond Hats, a women’s leadership group that provides scholarships to […]
YF&R release Oklahoma State Fair livestock judging contest details
The 2015 Oklahoma State Fair livestock judging contest, sponsored by Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers, will be held Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. in Barn 3 at Oklahoma State Fair Park. The contest will consist of market beef, goats, sheep and swine and/or breeding classes. 4-H juniors include ages nine through 14 and FFA juniors include grades eight, nine and 10. An entry fee of $5 per individual contestant or $20 per team must be paid at registration, beginning at 12 p.m. on the day of the contest. The high team members of each division, along with the […]
Milliman joins OKFB as northeast field representative
Gage Milliman recently joined the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Field Services Division as the northeast field representative. Milliman started with OKFB on July 31. In his new position, Milliman will assist 13 Farm Bureau county offices and boards in northeast Oklahoma including Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Muskogee, Nowata, Okmulgee, Ottawa, Rogers, Sequoyah, Tulsa and Wagoner counties. “I have always had a passion for agriculture,” Milliman said. “I have been a Farm Bureau member and county board member for several years. I like what Farm Bureau does for farmers and ranchers and am looking forward to being a part of that […]
IHG, AT&T offer new savings to OKFB members
As summer comes to a close, Oklahoma Farm Bureau is proud to announce two new member benefit offers, adding to a long list of exclusive savings for OKFB members. InterContinental Hotel Group and AT&T are now offering special discounts for all OKFB members. IHG, a new member benefit partner, offers a 10 percent discount at more than 1,400 participating IHG brand hotels including InterContinental®, Crowne Plaza®, Hotel Indigo®, Holiday Inn®, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites®, Candlewood Suites®, EVEN™ Hotels and HUALUXE® Hotels and Resorts. IHG’s nine hotel brands include some of the best-known and most popular in the world with […]
State Question 777 website, social media live
The Yes on State Question 777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm, website is now live online at www.OklahomaRightToFarm.com. The website serves as a central location for all information regarding the SQ 777 campaign. Users can sign up to volunteer, register to vote and find campaign event dates. The new site also includes frequently asked questions, videos, testimonials and social media links. Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are encouraged to share the website and social media links on their personal social media platforms. Members also can refer to the website when sharing SQ 777 with friends, family and other interested individuals. Follow the […]
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