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Oklahoma Farm Bureau will host three Facebook giveaways February 21-25 to celebrate Farm Bureau Week in an effort to thank members for their continued support of the organization. To enter the giveaway, the question within each Facebook post must be answered in the comment section. Posts will be made on Monday, February 21; Wednesday, February 23; and Friday, February 25 at 7:30 a.m. CST. Each giveaway will be open until 9 a.m. CST the following day and the three winners will be announced on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. CST. Limit one entry per person. One winner per giveaway will […]

More than 100 Oklahoma Farm Bureau members, guests and legislators gathered for OKFB’s State Leadership Conference Tuesday, Feb. 15 in Oklahoma City. The event kicked off with Donnie Anderson, director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, giving an update on medical marijuana in Oklahoma and explaining the challenges the booming industry has posed. Anderson shared with OKFB members the growth OBN has seen in the industry’s illegal activity. “Drug trafficking organizations have infiltrated Oklahoma,” he said. Oklahoma has seen exponential growth in marijuana operations – both legal and illegal – due to cheaper land prices, inexpensive licensing fees and no […]

Ten Oklahoma legislators were honored with the 2021 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Champion award at the organization’s annual leadership conference Feb. 15 in Oklahoma City.  The award is presented to state lawmakers who serve as exemplary advocates for Oklahoma agriculture, going above and beyond for the state’s farmers and ranchers during the 2021 legislative session.  “Decisions made at the state Capitol have a lasting effect on the way Oklahoma farmers and ranchers raise crops and livestock,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “We are thankful for lawmakers who understand the rural way of life and stand up for agriculture in our state.”   […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau will offer discounted memberships to new members who sign up during Farm Bureau Week Feb. 21-25. The discounted membership is available to new members who join Farm Bureau by visiting any county Farm Bureau office during Farm Bureau week. The offer is not available when joining online, and it is not available to existing members renewing their membership. Current Farm Bureau members are encouraged to invite their friends and neighbors to capitalize on the week-long offer. By becoming a Farm Bureau member, the organization offers a variety of benefits to members including grassroots advocacy efforts, exclusive discounts […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau members ages 35-50 gathered for the inaugural Generation Bridge conference held Jan. 28-29 in Oklahoma City. The conference was the kickoff event for OKFB’s new Generation Bridge program, which targets OKFB members who are in the middle of their agriculture careers and want to expand their agricultural knowledge, connections and leadership experience. The two-day event featured presentations on a wide array of agriculture topics, providing opportunities for conference attendees to discuss ideas and share their experiences. The event kicked off at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse event center on Friday, Jan. 28, where featured speakers included Kelli Payne, president of […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are encouraged to attend the 2022 Leadership Conference slated for Feb. 15 at the Embassy Suites – Downtown Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Attendees will have the opportunity to grow their agricultural policy knowledge and connect with leaders from across the state. This year’s conference will include speakers from the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. Attendees will hear from elected officials, and Harrison Pittman, director of the National Ag Law Center, will deliver the event’s keynote address. The event concludes with a legislative reception and awards dinner featuring guitarist Edgar Cruz. […]