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 […]
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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 […]
OKFB hosts successful 81st annual meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members from around the state convened in Norman Nov. 11-13 for the organization’s 81st annual meeting where they elected new leaders, set organizational policy for the coming year, recognized outstanding members with numerous awards and learned from several speakers and presenters. “When you get Farm Bureau folks together, they just love the chance to fellowship with one another and share stories from their activities in their parts of the state,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “It has been a trying year with drought and commodity pricing swings, but everybody loves the time together and the chance to […]
OKFB members elect new and returning leaders at the OKFB Annual Meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members elected and re-elected several leaders during the organization’s annual meeting Nov. 11-13 in Norman. Roger Moore of Mayes County was elected to serve as the new OKFB District Six Director, filling the seat of retiring board member James Fuser. Moore will represent Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, McIntosh, Muskogee, Nowata, Ottawa, Rogers, Sequoyah and Wagoner Counties. Moore and his wife, Renita, own a cattle, row crop and hay operation near Pryor. He has served on the Mayes County Farm Bureau board for 20 years. “I’ve been involved with Farm Bureau my whole life,” Moore said. “In […]
Payne County named top county Farm Bureau
Payne County Farm Bureau was presented with the 2022 Oklahoma Farm Bureau John I. Taylor Award on Saturday, Nov. 12 during the organization’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. Named after OKFB’s first president, the award serves as the organization’s highest county honor, recognizing the county Farm Bureau with the most effective programs and activities. Payne County was honored for excelling in the program areas of public policy, service to members, public relations, membership, Women’s Leadership Committee and Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. “This award puts into perspective all of the hard work that we have done over the past year,” […]
Okmulgee County Farm Bureau wins OKFB Lewis H. Munn Award
Okmulgee County Farm Bureau was honored with Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Lewis H. Munn Award on Saturday, Nov. 12 during the organization’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. Also known as the Farm Bureau Builders Award, this award is presented each year to the county that conducts the strongest program in a chosen area. This year, the program area was member recruitment. Okmulgee County Farm Bureau hosted the first-ever Okmulgee County Agriculture Tour in late September to showcase Okmulgee County’s diverse agricultural commodities. The Okmulgee County Young Farmers and Ranchers planned and executed the tour from start to finish, working with local […]
OKFB names YF&R Discussion Meet winners
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers named the winners of three discussion meet competitive events on Saturday, Nov. 12 during the organization’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. Dillon Johnson of Ottawa County Farm Bureau was named the winner of the 2022 YF&R Discussion Meet, and Taylor Fent of Northeastern Oklahoma College was named the 2022 Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet winner. Kennedy Clark of Minco FFA was named the High School Discussion Meet winner, which was held on Thursday, Nov. 10. YF&R competitors faced fellow participants in three rounds of panel-style discussion where each competitor’s performance was evaluated on the exchange […]
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