Voting delegates at the 73rd Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Convention selected two issues as top priorities for the next year. The right-to-farm legislation and working against federal overregulation, such as the EPA’s proposed changes to Waters of the U.S., will both be a focus of the organization’s policy. “The issue of right-to-farm is very important to modern-day production agriculture not only in Oklahoma but also across the nation,” said Tom Buchanan, OKFB president. “We are working to protect one of the primary economic drivers in the state of Oklahoma so our industry can continue to function as new technologies develop.” […]
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Oklahoma Farm Bureau 73rd Annual Convention Wrap-up
Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 73rd Annual Convention was held Nov. 14-16 in Tulsa. Below are the links to our coverage for all awards and recognitions, including press releases, photos, social media and video. Please feel free to download photos and captions from our Flickr page to use along with press releases. Press Releases OKFB Convention Wrap-up OKFB delegates set priority issues for the next year Farm Family of the Year Krehbiel family named OKFB Farm Family of the Year Distinguished Service Award Pederson honored with OKFB Distinguished Service Award YF&R Lifetime Legacy Award Sniders receive YF&R Lifetime Legacy Award […]
Krehbiel family named OKFB Farm Family of the Year
Karen Krehbiel and her daughter Brittany, along with Karen’s mother-in-law, Fern, and father-in-law, Wayne, were named the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year during OKFB’s 73rd Annual Meeting Nov. 15 in Tulsa. The Krehbiels, one of six OKFB district farm family finalists, were chosen for their ability to best represent farming and ranching and the spirit of Oklahoma agriculture. “It is truly an honor to represent Oklahoma agriculture and represent all of the families that farm in Oklahoma,” Karen said. The Krehbiel family farm has a rich history in Oklahoma agriculture, which includes five generations of dedicated farmers. […]
Pederson honored with OKFB Distinguished Service Award
Roland Pederson of Alfalfa County was recognized with the Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award during the OKFB 73rd Annual Convention Nov. 15 in Tulsa. The Distinguished Service Award honors OKFB members who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. Pederson has been working in agriculture for nearly 40 years and joined OKFB in 1972. Pederson has been actively involved in the organization serving on the Alfalfa County Board of Directors for 20 years and serving as the state director for District 7 for the past nine years. “I feel very humbled to receive the […]
Sniders receive YF&R Lifetime Legacy Award
E.J. and Wanda Snider of Chelsea, Oklahoma, are the recipients of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Lifetime Legacy Award. The couple was recognized at the OKFB 73rd Annual Meeting Nov. 15 in Tulsa. E.J. grew up in agriculture in Rogers County and Wanda grew up in Arkoma, Oklahoma, with a love for animals. Together, the couple has continued to farm on the land that has been in E.J.’s family since 1889. E.J. and Wanda managed a dairy for 30 years on their farm while also maintaining a beef cattle herd. E.J. and Wanda said they were surprised to […]
First Gentleman receives Oklahoma Farm Bureau Agriculture Advocate Award
Oklahoma’s First Gentleman Wade Christensen was recognized with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Agriculture Advocate Award during Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 73rd Annual Convention on Nov. 15 in Tulsa. The OKFB Agriculture Advocate Award honors those who have been an advocate for the agriculture industry to the general public. Specifically, Christensen has worked on promoting agriculture during his time on the National Governors Association Spouses Leadership Committee. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau thanks First Gentleman Wade Christensen for shedding light on the important role farming and ranching families play in our nation’s economy,” said Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan. “The agriculture industry is […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members elected to leadership positions
Several leadership positions, including three state board members, were decided during Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 73rd Annual Convention Nov. 14-16 in Tulsa. Voting delegates to the annual meeting elected three state directors, chairman of the Women’s Leadership Committee and chairman of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. District 1 Alan Jett of Beaver County was re-elected to a three-year term on the OKFB board of directors representing District 1. Jett is a rancher in Slapout, Oklahoma, where he manages a cow/calf operation. “I’m looking forward to serving another year on the OKFB board of directors,” Jett said. “I’m honored that the […]
Haken wins Oklahoma Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
Brent Haken of Payne County was named the 2014 Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet winner at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau 73rd Annual Meeting Nov. 14 in Tulsa. Haken competed against three other participants in three rounds of debate-style discussion where performance was evaluated on the exchange of ideas and information on pre-determined topics. Participants were judged on their ability to offer constructive criticism, cooperation and communication while analyzing agricultural problems and developing solutions. “I learned and heard so many different inputs from other parts of the state,” Haken said. “As we move to the national level, I’ll learn so […]
Garfield County Farm Bureau receives top county award
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has named Garfield County as the John I. Taylor Award winner for 2014. The announcement was made at the OKFB 73rd Annual Convention Nov. 14 in Tulsa. The John I. Taylor Award is named after OKFB’s first president and serves as the organization’s highest county honor. County winners are required to earn the Four-Star Presidential Award and excel in at least six different program areas. Desdive Milacek, Garfield County Women’s Leadership Committee member, said winning this award was a result of their county’s hard work throughout the year. “You just feel like everything that you put forward […]
Garvin County Farm Bureau recognized for political education
Oklahoma Farm Bureau presented Garvin County with the Lewis H. Munn Farm Bureau Builders Award during the OKFB 73rd Annual Convention on Nov. 14 in Tulsa. The award is named after the second president of Oklahoma Farm Bureau, and each year a specific area of involvement is judged for the award. This year’s area was political education. Garvin County established a committee to develop areas of political education that would benefit not only Farm Bureau members but also the general public. By partnering with the Pauls Valley Chamber of Commerce, the committee presented a local program on the U.S. Constitution. […]
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