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) […]
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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 […]
Share agriculture during Read an Accurate Ag Book Week Sept. 6-9
All Farm Bureau members are encouraged to share the world of agriculture during Read an Accurate Ag Book Week September 6-9. A program of Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom, agriculture leaders across the state will have the opportunity to join together in telling the agriculture story and sharing the importance of agriculture. Teachers, librarians, 4-H clubs and FFA chapters who participate can enter to win a basket of accurate agriculture books from Oklahoma AITC. To participate: Register to participate in the Ag in the Classroom giveaway by completing the form here Read an Accurate Ag Book to a classroom near […]
OKFB YF&R to host state fair livestock judging contest Sept. 15
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers committee is set to host the 2022 Oklahoma State Fair Livestock Judging Contest Thursday, Sept. 15 at the state fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. The annual competition offers 4-H and FFA members the opportunity to showcase their livestock judging skills in both market and breeding classes of beef, sheep and swine. While no oral reasons will be given in the competition, participants will be asked to answer at least one set of questions. Students in third through seventh grades will compete as juniors, and eighth through 12th grade students will compete as seniors. […]
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