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The Arbuckle-Simpson groundwater basin covers approximately 520 square miles across Carter, Coal, Johnston, Murray and Pontotoc Counties. The basin provides Oklahomans a water source for a variety of uses, including farming and ranching. In Oklahoma, groundwater is considered to be private property belonging to the surface owner. Although this concept seems particularly straightforward, it has proven otherwise. A variety of groups and individuals are concerned about the quantity of water that may be withdrawn from the Arbuckle-Simpson basin in the future. However, Oklahoma Farm Bureau has supported its members who are concerned the outcome will severely limit how much water […]

To spur progress on national legislation that affects food, fiber and fuel production on America’s farms, ranches and agribusinesses, American Farm Bureau is asking Farm Bureau members to “Bring the Heat to Washington.” The campaign is focusing on three critical pieces of national legislation: End the inaction on immigration and farm labor reform Break the logjam of inaction on improving our waterways and transportation Get the Farm Bill Done You can learn more about these important issues learn how to add your voice to the discussion at AFBF’s Bring the Heat website.

Oklahoma’s U.S. Congressional delegation will be holding town hall meetings across the state during Congress’ August recess. Below is a list of the congressional town hall meetings Oklahoma Farm Bureau has received notice of. Rep. Markwayne Mullin – Oklahoma’s 2nd Congressional District  August 8 – South Coffeyville8:00 a.m.Native American Fellowship Building215 Oklahoma Street August 8 – Welch11:00 a.m.Welch Civic Center616 Curtis Street August 8 – Afton3:30 p.m.Northeast Technology Center19901 S. Highway 9 August 9 – Oolagah9:00 a.m.Oolagah Community Center207 S. Maple August 9 – Chouteau12:00 p.m.Chouteau City Hall111 S. Lewis August 9 – Kansas2:00 p.m.Northeast Technology Center450 U.S. Highway 59 August 9 – Westville4:00 p.m.Ozark Gardens Restaurant118 […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau is gearing up for August Area Meetings, which serve as the beginning of OKFB’s grass-roots policy development season. Farm Bureau members from around Oklahoma will come together at various locations throughout the state to discuss the issues that impact agriculture and rural Oklahoma. The meeting schedule, listed by districts: District 1 August 19:  Woodward – Big Dan’s, 6:30 p.m. August 27: Guymon – Hunny’s 6:30 p.m.   District 2 August 13: Hobart – Kiowa County Farm Bureau office, 6:30 p.m.   District 3 August 13: El Reno – Canadian County Farm Bureau office, 6:30 p.m.   District […]

2013 Legislative Highlights After months of constant negations and meetings, the first session of Oklahoma’s 54th Legislature has concluded. Ladies and Gentlemen, let us say that Oklahoma Farm Bureau had a great session. It seems like a lifetime ago we went into battle against the animal extremists over the horse harvest bill, which started the session with the most controversial issue in the legislative body this year. If you will recall, four members introduced bills to allow Oklahoma, if it so desired, to open a horse slaughter plant. We were attacked on all sides. However, due to your hard work […]

Congressman Frank Lucas announced August town hall meetings August 22. The meetings will held in Beaver, Cimarron, Ellis, Harper, Texas and Woodward counties August 7 & 8. All residents of these locations are invited to attend a meeting and express their opinions. Lucas will discuss current events in Washington, take questions about issues important to constituents of the Third Congressional District, and ask for opinions and input on legislation currently before Congress. Wednesday, August 7: Woodward Town Hall Meeting 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. High Plains Technology Center (Seminar Room) 3921 34th Street Beaver Town Hall Meeting 1:30 p.m. – […]