The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Fire Department Matching Program donated a total of $61,300 to rural fire departments around the state of Oklahoma. The program – a collaboration between OKFB, the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture and OKFB Insurance – matched donations made by county Farm Bureaus to local fire departments up to $450. “Oklahoma farmers and ranchers – many of whom are volunteer firefighters themselves – understand the importance of rural fire departments during an intense drought,” said David VonTungeln, president of the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture. “We hope the funds donated will provide some relief to our local firefighters in […]
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Fall 2022 Oklahoma Country magazine now available online
The Fall 2022 issue of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Oklahoma Country magazine is now available online. The latest issue is also headed to Farm Bureau members’ mailboxes around the state. The latest issue of Oklahoma Country includes an updated design and re-worked content to better serve OKFB members and feature the organization’s best content. Our Fall 2022 issue features Triple S Farms near Hydro, where the Slagell family grows watermelons – along with many other crops – that are enjoyed by consumers around the country. We also feature Okmulgee County Farm Bureau member Tim Taylor, an agriculture education instructor who teaches non-traditional students […]
OKFB praises modified regulations on hay transport during historic drought
Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order Tuesday, Oct. 11 temporarily waiving many load regulations for vehicles transporting hay into Oklahoma during the state’s historic drought. The executive order expands the acceptable load width from 11 feet to 12 feet, allowing two 6-foot round bales to be loaded side-by-side. Load heights max out at 14 feet, and transport vehicles must be marked with an “oversize load” sign. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau greatly appreciates the continued support from Gov. Stitt during this challenging time for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “The intense drought during most of the 2022 […]
Second-grade students awarded prizes for completing OKFB Foundation for Agriculture Watermelon Challenge
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture recently selected three elementary school students to receive a cash prize for completing the foundation’s annual Watermelon Challenge. The three winning students selected at random were Ronnie L., Cordell Elementary; Audrey B., Washington Elementary; and Wyatt B., Frontier Elementary. The second-grade students each planted, grew and harvested their own watermelons to learn about agriculture and the work it takes to grow food. The OKFB Foundation for Agriculture’s Watermelon Challenge is held every year for second-grade classrooms. Teachers who sign up receive a complete kit for their classrooms, including 30 watermelon seed packets, activity […]
OKFB welcomes appropriation of additional drought-relief funds
Governor Kevin Stitt announced today his signing of HB 1006 XX, a measure allocating an additional $20 million in drought relief for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. In the midst of a historic drought, Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel said the additional funding will provide some welcome relief to agricultural producers. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau members deeply appreciate Gov. Kevin Stitt and the state legislature for appropriating an additional $20 million in drought assistance for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers,” Moesel said. “These funds will help alleviate some of the strain and stress that our members have been facing for months on […]
YF&R to host competitive events at annual meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members ages 18 to 35 have the opportunity to participate in a variety of OKFB Young Farmers and Ranchers competitive events during the organization’s annual meeting Nov. 11-13. Applications for the YF&R competitive events, which include the Achievement Award, the Excellence in Agriculture Award, the Discussion Meet, the High School Discussion Meet and the Charles Roff Award can be found on the applications center page on the OKFB website. All awards will be presented during the convention awards ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 12. Achievement Award The Achievement Award recognizes OKFB’s top young farm and ranch family or individual actively […]
Become a vendor at our annual meeting trade show
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for the OKFB Expo annual meeting trade show Nov. 11-13 at the Embassy Suites and Convention Center in Norman. The OKFB Expo provides vendors an opportunity to connect with farmers and ranchers from across the state during the gathering of the largest farm organization in Oklahoma. The OKFB Expo will be open Friday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring a variety of vendors showcasing products and services from farm equipment to jewelry, Booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served […]
Oklahoma congressional delegation honored with Friend of Farm Bureau awards
All seven members of Oklahoma’s delegation in the 117th United States Congress were recently honored with the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2022 Friend of Farm Bureau award for their service to agriculture, farmers and ranchers. Senators James Lankford and Jim Inhofe alongside Rep. Kevin Hern, Rep. Markwayne Mullin, Rep. Frank Lucas, Rep. Tom Cole and Rep. Stephanie Bice received the award after the AFBF board of directors approved the nominations from Oklahoma Farm Bureau. “The state of Oklahoma is fortunate to have a stellar group of senators and representatives in Washington, D.C.,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “Farm Bureau members […]
OKFB YF&R hosts record-breaking State Fair Livestock Judging Contest
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; […]
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 […]
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