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 […]
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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 […]
Stitt shares top agricultural priorities during gubernatorial forum in Lawton
More than 150 people attended the gubernatorial candidate forum on agriculture hosted by Oklahoma Farm Bureau and the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association on Wednesday, Oct. 26 in Lawton. The forum featured incumbent candidate Gov. Kevin Stitt and was moderated by Ron Hays, senior farm and ranch broadcaster for the Radio Oklahoma Agriculture Network. Democratic candidate Joy Hofmeister was invited but did not attend. Attendees had the opportunity to hear Gov. Stitt’s position on a number of top agriculture and rural issues, including drought, medical marijuana, agricultural education and CareerTech, Oklahoma State University Extension and more. During the forum, Stitt emphasized the […]
Leadership development opportunities available at annual meeting Nov. 11-13
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is excited to host leadership development sessions for all Farm Bureau members at our annual meeting Nov. 11-13 at the Embassy Suites and Convention Center in Norman. Four sessions and a luncheon will be offered Friday morning, Nov. 11 for county Farm Bureau leaders to brush up on their skills and abilities that will help them serve the grassroots organization. New county board member training The session starting at 10 a.m. will highlight the roles and responsibilities of the organization’s county leaders while developing their leadership skills. Members will learn how to prepare for meetings, maintain records of […]
OKFB state resolutions committee convenes to review grassroots policy proposals for 2023
More than 40 Farm Bureau members from around the state met in Oklahoma City for the OKFB state resolutions committee meetings Oct. 18-19. Throughout the two days, members analyzed and discussed county-submitted policy resolutions to help guide the work of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s advocacy efforts in the coming years. The committee reviewed nearly 300 submitted resolutions addressing top-of-mind issues for farmers and ranchers in the state, including the expansion of rural broadband, funding for rural and volunteer fire departments, medical marijuana and more. Farm Bureau members felt strongly on speeding up ad valorem tax disputes, improving land management practices, increasing […]
OKFB, OCA to host gubernatorial candidate forum on agriculture
Oklahoma Farm Bureau and the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association are set to host a gubernatorial candidate forum on agriculture Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Comanche County Fairgrounds in Lawton. Incumbent Republican candidate Gov. Kevin Stitt is confirmed to attend. Democratic candidate Joy Hofmeister has been invited but has not yet confirmed. The candidate forum will be moderated by Ron Hays, director of farm programming for the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network. OKFB and OCA members are encouraged to attend, and the event is open to the general public. Details Event: OKFB/OCA Gubernatorial Forum on Agriculture Date: […]
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