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Oklahoma Farm Bureau is pleased to announce that a new FB Member Advantage! “Bonus Cash” program with General Motors is available to members, effective immediately. While the $500 discount on the purchase or lease of a new GM car or truck is the same, the ability to stack the offer with one other private offer is new, and demonstrates Farm Bureau’s commitment to exceed member expectations. “Farm Bureau members in Oklahoma are accustomed to having exclusive access to superior, high-quality brands, programs and products,” said Tom Buchanan, Oklahoma Farm Bureau president. “GM’s generous offer to Farm Bureau members that includes […]

Made in Oklahoma Coalition, a division of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, is kicking off Made in Oklahoma month with a flurry of advertising. Promotions include television commercials, the launch of a new website, and various M.I.O. events throughout the state.  The television commercials airing throughout the state feature some of Oklahoma’s top processors, including Lopez Foods, Field’s Pies, Ozarka and Shawnee Mills. Many other partners are showcased in the commercials bringing to light the diversity of locally processed Oklahoma products.  “We strive to bring Oklahoma brands to the forefront of public knowledge,” said M.I.O. Marketing Coordinator Kerry Barrick. “Our […]

The Governor’s Outstanding Achievement Award in Agriculture will be presented during a special ceremony on March 26, 2014, to Rodd Moesel of Oklahoma City. Moesel will be the 17th Oklahoman to be inducted into the Agriculture Hall of Fame by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. A native of Oklahoma City, Moesel is the President and co-owner of American Plant Products and Services Inc. American Plant Products and Services Inc. is a wholesale company that raises foliage plants and sells greenhouse structures, equipment and supplies. His knowledge of the horticulture industry is well respected throughout the state and […]

A series of one-day workshops will be held throughout Oklahoma this spring for family farmers and ranchers interested in learning about the components of a successful farm transition. Managing Farm Transitions: Connecting Landowners, Farmers, and Families will involve four single-day workshops in Oklahoma scheduled for March 24 in Chickasha, March 31 in Claremore, April 7 in Woodward and April 14 in Ardmore. Sessions will cover business and personal goal-setting, financial analysis, human resources, family communications, estate planning, estate taxes and retirement planning. “Research tells us that fewer than one-third of family businesses survive the transfer from one generation to the […]

The Southwest Council of Agribusiness has joined with the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and the Texas A&M Agricultural and Food Policy Center to host informational forums focused on educating producers and other stakeholders about the approaching changes to farm policy under the Agricultural Act of 2014. The schedules for the two events are: Altus – Monday, March 24 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Western Oklahoma State College multipurpose room2801 N. Main St., Altus, OK 73521 9:00 – 9:30 – Coffee and doughnuts 9:30 – 9:45 – Welcome and Special Introductions • Hon. Larry Combest – Former Chairman, House Agriculture Committee 9:45 […]