Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently presented its District Administrator of the Year Awards at the organization’s 81st annual meeting Nov. 11-13 in Norman. The District Administrator of the Year Award is presented to one county Farm Bureau administrator from each OKFB district for their contributions to the overall success of their county Farm Bureau organization. County administrators conduct the daily operations of the county Farm Bureau and help meet the needs of members. The 2022 District Administrator of the Year recipients are: Cheslea Collins, Texas County, District One; Julie Kliewer, Washita County, District Two; Ashley Eden, Caddo County, District Three; Jill […]
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County Farm Bureaus honored for excellence with Presidential Star Awards
Several county Farm Bureaus were recognized for their efforts to further agriculture and rural Oklahoma on Saturday, Nov. 12 during Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. Each year, OKFB recognizes the county Farm Bureaus that have excelled in program areas such as membership, public policy, local affairs, service to members, Women’s Leadership Committee and Young Farmers and Ranchers with a Presidential Star Award. The Six-Star Presidential Award was presented to Cherokee, Comanche, Creek, Kay, Mayes, Okmulgee, Ottawa, Payne, Rogers and Woodward County Farm Bureaus for excelling in six program areas. Garfield, Grant, Jackson, Kingfisher, LeFlore, Major, Noble, Okfuskee, […]
Inhofe honored with Distinguished Service to OKFB Award
Sen. Jim Inhofe was recognized with the Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award on Saturday, Nov. 12 during the organization’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. The award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. Inhofe earned the award for his dedication to agriculture and rural Oklahoma throughout his nearly three decades in the U.S. Senate and more than 50 years in public office. “Sen. Jim Inhofe has been a steadfast partner to Farm Bureau members and a strong supporter of agriculture during his time in public office,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. […]
Meet OKFB’s 2022 Farm & Ranch Family Recognition Recipients
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee recognized nine outstanding farm and ranch families on Saturday, Nov. 12 during OKFB’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. The OKFB WLC’s Farm and Ranch Family Recognition program honors a farm and ranch family in each of OKFB’s nine districts who upholds the best traditions of Oklahoma agriculture and rural Oklahoma as they raise food and fiber for our state and beyond. “From the day-to-day work on the farm to the time they invest in the next generation, these nine families truly represent the spirit of rural Oklahoma” said Mignon Bolay, OKFB WLC chair. […]
Help support the work of OKFB Foundation for Agriculture and Ag PAC at the OKFB Annual Meeting
Farm Bureau members attending the 2022 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Nov. 11-13 will have the opportunity to support the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture and the OKFB Ag PAC. OKFB Ag PAC OKFB public policy staff will have a table set up near the convention registration area for members to purchase ribbons in support of the Ag PAC for their convention name badges beginning at 9 a.m. Friday – Sunday until the close of registration each day. Members will receive a silver ribbon with a $25 donation to the Ag PAC, a gold ribbon with a $100 donation or an […]
OKFB to host a game night during annual convention Nov. 11-13
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is set to host OKFB Derby Night Friday, November 11 during the OKFB Annual Meeting Nov. 11-13. Modeled after the Kentucky Derby, Farm Bureau members will have the opportunity to select the winner of five separate horse races. The game night will benefit the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture and the OKFB Legal Foundation. Farm Bureau members are encouraged to wear their best derby attire, including derby hats. OKFB WLC will have a booth set up in the trade show area for members to make their own derby hats. Kyle Rainer Music will provide entertainment following the game […]
OKFB’s Bushels for Books donates agriculture books to 13 Oklahoma teachers
Thirteen Oklahoma teachers were recently selected to receive a basket of accurate agriculture books as part of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Bushels for Books program. The program is a collaboration between the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture and the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee. Pre-K through eighth-grade teachers across the state submitted applications to receive a basket of books for their classrooms, and the winners were selected by the WLC state board. “As the world becomes more urban, it is important for people to know what it takes to produce the food, fuel and fiber we rely on every day,” said Mignon Bolay, […]
OKFB WLC to host events during OKFB Annual Meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau women are invited to attend three OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee events during the annual convention Nov. 11-13. The three events – the WLC Business Meeting, Program of Work Luncheon and WLC Coffee Talk – are designed for all women of Farm Bureau, even those who do not have a county WLC, to connect with like-minded women, learn more about opportunities OKFB WLC has to offer and celebrate the accomplishments of 2022. Friday afternoon, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. all women are encouraged to attend the WLC Business Meeting, where districts 3, 5, 6 and 9 will elect […]
Consider tax implications when making business decisions during drought
As Oklahoma’s severe drought continues, many farmers and ranchers are faced with tough business decisions, especially when it comes to selling off livestock earlier than anticipated. With the withering forage growth and high cost of purchasing and transporting supplemental feed and forage, livestock sale barns around the state and country have seen exponential growth this year in sales numbers as producers are forced to sell some – if not all – of their herd. Oklahoma State University assistant professor and agriculture and food policy specialist Amy Hagerman advises producers to consider potential tax implications of these and other weather-related business […]
Meet the speakers for OKFB’s annual meeting Nov. 11-13
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is excited to announce the speakers for the annual meeting Nov. 11-13 at the Embassy Suites and Convention Center in Norman. At the three-day convention, the organization will recognize member achievements, set grassroots policy, elect leaders and hear from state and industry leaders. Below, meet several of the speakers Farm Bureau members will hear from during the meeting. American Farm Bureau Vice President Joby Young | General session Friday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. Young joined AFBF in July, where he serves as chief of staff – managing across departments and working closely with state Farm Bureaus […]
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