As another legislative session kicks off in the coming weeks, Oklahoma Farm Bureau members have set the organization’s 2023 legislative priorities to guide Farm Bureau’s work at the state Capitol. This year’s top priorities are broken down into four primary focus areas, including rural infrastructure, Oklahoma’s future, landowner advocacy and marijuana. Rural Infrastructure High-speed broadband internet and wireless cell phone service has become a necessity in modern society but is hard to come by in many parts of rural Oklahoma. The expansion of these services is integral to the continued vibrance of rural communities in Oklahoma. Access to quality and […]
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OKFB members assess farm bill, beef marketing and other issues at 2023 AFBF business session
Five Oklahoma Farm Bureau members helped set national Farm Bureau policy for the coming year during the business session of the American Farm Bureau convention Tuesday, Jan. 10 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The top issues monitored by OKFB delegates included policies addressing national farm programs in preparation for farm bill discussions that the organization anticipates will happen throughout the year. Resolutions passed by delegates updated the organization’s policies on several farm program areas, including crop insurance; conservation programs; disaster relief programs; ensuring environmental, social and governance scoring is not tied to farm program eligibility; and a call for increased […]
OKFB names Bartel as economic development coordinator
Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently named Amarie Bartel as the organization’s new economic development coordinator. Bartel will work to expand OKFB’s economic development efforts in rural Oklahoma, working with rural small business owners and entrepreneurs to help them grow their ideas and businesses through a variety of programs and resources. “I’m really excited to act as part of a change agent for rural small business owners and agricultural innovators so that they can have prosperity in their future endeavors and feel like somebody in our state is in their corner cheering for them as they work to make their own dreams […]
OKFB members prepare to discuss ag, rural issues at 2023 AFBF meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau will send five voting delegates to represent OKFB members at the business session of the 2023 American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Puerto Rico. Farm Bureau delegates from around the country will gather on Tuesday, Jan. 10 to discuss and vote on policy proposals to determine AFBF policy for the coming year. OKFB members submitted grassroots policy proposals to be considered by the AFBF delegate body, and resolutions and ideas submitted by Oklahoma members will be heard on the business session floor. One of the top areas of interest for the business session is anticipated to be […]
OKFB to host second-annual Generation Bridge Winter Conference Jan. 27-28
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members ages 35-55 are encouraged to attend the second-annual Generation Bridge Winter Conference Jan. 27-28, 2023, at the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center in Edmond. The conference will provide a chance for farmers and ranchers across the state to network with fellow agriculturalists, grow their professional and leadership skills and learn more about the industry. Generation Bridge serves as a stepping stone after Young Farmers and Ranchers with an opportunity for members to get involved in OKFB beyond the county level as they work to develop connections across the state, expand their knowledge of Farm Bureau […]
With more than $1 billion on the line, Oklahomans will play a crucial role in rural broadband expansion
Access to high-speed broadband internet service in rural Oklahoma has long been a top issue for Farm Bureau members. From conducting daily household tasks to streaming television, and from attending Zoom meetings to accessing important software updates on farming equipment, the ability to connect to high-speed broadband is crucial for Oklahomans living in both urban and rural areas. From now until Jan. 13, 2023, Oklahomans have the unique opportunity to take part in helping Oklahoma’s case for expanded broadband access through a coverage map recently released by the Federal Communications Commission. The map shows internet service options for residential and […]
AFBF convention virtual attendance option available
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members will head to Puerto Rico Jan. 6-11 for the 2023 American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting where they will meet with fellow Farm Bureau members, learn and grow together, compete in events and set national Farm Bureau policy for the coming year. If you are not able to travel to Puerto Rico to attend the event in-person, you can still be part of this incredible event with a virtual event registration. Virtual attendees will be able to watch general sessions featuring keynote speakers Bert Jacobs, the co-founder and Chief Executive Optimist of Life Is Good, and Big […]
Lankford highlights OKFB’s second-annual Evening of Impact
Senator James Lankford highlighted Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s second-annual Evening of Impact fundraising event on Friday, Dec. 2 at the Petroleum Club in Oklahoma City. Sen. Lankford shared with more than 70 Farm Bureau members and guests his experience in agriculture and his time in Washington, D.C. through an informal Q&A with OKFB President Rodd Moesel. Throughout the Q&A, Lankford also gave his thoughts on international trade, the state of Oklahoma’s marijuana industry, the 2024 presidential election and more. Members in attendance also had the opportunity to hear from Pat McFerron of Cole Hargrave Snodgrass and Associates during dinner as he […]
Oklahoma Broadband Office encourages Oklahomans to verify rural internet service
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are encouraged to check and verify the listed broadband internet service available in their areas on a coverage map recently released by the Federal Communications Commission. The Oklahoma Broadband Office is encouraging all Oklahomans to check the services available at their address for accuracy to ensure the state will receive the grant money needed to provide adequate high-speed internet access to all of Oklahoma. “We have reason to believe that some of the information listed on the site, especially in rural areas, is not accurate,” said Kirk Martin, interim director of the Oklahoma Broadband Office, in […]
Join OKFB for lunch at the Tulsa Farm Show
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are invited to attend the OKFB Members Lunch at the Tulsa Farm Show Friday, Dec. 9 at 12 p.m. The lunch will be in the SageNet Center’s upper level SW Conference Room in Tulsa and is open to all OKFB members. Lunch Speakers During the lunch, members will have the opportunity to hear from two individuals from the Oklahoma State University Extension Service. Earl Ward, NE District Area Livestock Specialist, will give a presentation about surviving winter with limited hay, and Scott Clawson, NE District Area Agriculture Economic Specialist, will visit with attendees about managing tough […]
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