A record 1,694 FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2022 Oklahoma State Fair Livestock Judging Contest at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Sept. 15 in Oklahoma City. The contest, sponsored by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers committee, kicked off the festivities for the 2022 Oklahoma State Fair. Students had the opportunity to evaluate several species of livestock, including market and breeding classes of beef, sheep and swine. In addition to the animal evaluation, participants answered questions in two classes. The top three individuals in the junior 4-H division were Owen Adams, Amber-Pocasset 4-H; Kuper Schneberger, Carnegie 4-H; […]
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Join OKFB for 81st annual meeting Nov. 11-13 in Norman
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are invited to attend OKFB’s 81st annual meeting Nov. 11-13 at the Embassy Suites and Convention Center in Norman. OKFB’s annual meeting serves as the largest yearly gathering of Farm Bureau members from across the state. Featuring general sessions, Young Farmers and Ranchers competitive events, a Women’s Leadership Committee conference, organizational awards, business sessions and the opportunity to connect with like-minded agriculturalists, there is something for members of all ages and interests. This year’s theme – Production to Consumption – recognizes OKFB members’ hand in every step of food production from tilling the soil to placing agricultural […]
Save the date for the 2022 Evening of Impact fundraiser Dec. 2
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is set to host the second Evening of Impact fundraising event supporting the OKFB Ag PAC Friday, Dec. 2 at the Petroleum Club in Oklahoma City. The OKFB Ag PAC supports state and federal candidates for office who share Farm Bureau members’ rural values and understand the important role agriculture plays in our state and our nation. The event will start with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event are $250 per person with proceeds benefitting the Ag PAC in future elections. To RSVP, contact Steve Thompson at (405) […]
WLC awards four scholarships for nurse’s training
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee recently awarded four scholarships to students pursuing a degree in nursing. The recipients of the WLC Nurse’s Training Scholarship are Kristy Fitzl of Morris, Victoria Geralds of Mangum, Ariya Regnier of Cushing and Madison Rowe of Oklahoma City. The scholarship is awarded to those who are attending an accredited college, university or trade school, and must be an Oklahoma Farm Bureau member or a member of a Farm Bureau-member family. The WLC recognizes the significant role nurses play in ensuring a high quality of life for all Oklahomans, especially those in rural areas. […]
OKFB Ag PAC endorses two additional candidates, expands financial support ahead of Nov. 8 general election
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Ag PAC endorsed two more candidates and contributed an additional $16,900 in financial support to new and previously supported candidates leading up to the Nov. 8 general election. New OKFB Ag PAC endorsees include Josh Brecheen for United States House District 2 and Kim David, who the PAC previously supported for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner. Both candidates received financial support in addition to an endorsement. The Ag PAC awarded first-time financial support to three candidates, including Grant Green for Senate District 28, Mark Lepak for House District 9 and Clay Staires for House District 66. The Ag […]
YF&R Shotgun Shoot raises more than $19,000 for OKFB Foundation for Ag
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers committee hosted their annual shotgun shoot Aug. 27 at Silverleaf Shotgun Sports in Guthrie, raising more than $19,000 to benefit the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture. The group hosted nearly 140 shooters on 34 four-person teams. The event tested shooters’ skills at stations mimicking real-life hunting scenarios. The first-place team – Hayden Hillary, Koy Davidson, Charlie Zimmerman and Cooper Davidson – and second-place team – Cody Richerds, Hunter Campbell, Clay Robertson and Nolin Marcus of Murray State College – received a cash prize. The high individual award was presented to Clay Robertson. Door prizes […]
OKFB Legal Foundation praises Supreme Court in recreational marijuana ruling
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled today to uphold the state statutory procedures a state question must follow to advance to the ballot. Last week, proponents of State Question 820 – a measure to legalize recreational marijuana – filed a petition to circumvent Oklahoma’s state statute for initiative petitions. The Court heard oral arguments on Friday, August 26 from the supporters of SQ 820 and Attorney General John O’Connor, who represented the Oklahoma Secretary of State, the Oklahoma State Election Board and Governor Kevin Stitt, who opposed the petitioners’ request to the court. The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation joined forces […]
OKFB Legal Foundation files brief in recreational marijuana case
The Oklahoma Supreme Court heard an oral presentation Friday, August 26 after a group associated with State Question 820, a potential measure that would legalize recreational marijuana, filed a petition to circumvent Oklahoma’s state statute requiring the completion of a number of procedures before a state question can appear on a ballot. In the state of Oklahoma, any race or measure appearing on the November 8 ballot must be cleared and given to the state election board by August 26. This allows the election board to create, revise and print ballots with ample time to send absentee ballots to voters […]
Attend the 2023 AFBF Convention Jan. 6-11, 2023, in Puerto Rico
All Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are invited to attend the 2023 American Farm Bureau Convention January 6-11 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 104th convention will feature general sessions, grassroots policy development, educational workshops, a trade show and competitive events. An extended trip option from AFBF is available for January 11-15. Members will have the opportunity to see agriculture in Puerto Rico including cattle research facilities, fruit farms and much more. For more information and to register for AFBF Convention, contact OKFB Senior Executive Assistant and Event Coordinator Melisa Neal at (405) 523-2475.
OKFB wraps up 2022 August Area Meetings, grassroots policy development process moves forward
Another year of August Area Meetings has come to a close. Farm Bureau members from every corner of the state gathered for a total of 11 districtwide meetings during the weeks of August 8 and August 15. August Area Meetings serve as the beginning of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy development season where members bring forth top issues facing farmers and ranchers. Members who attended the 2022 meetings discussed a variety of topics, including medical marijuana, private property rights, agriculture labor, school vouchers, climate issues, the 2023 farm bill and more. Members will now take what they discussed to their […]
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