Oklahoma Farm Bureau commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent announcement to invest more than $30 million dollars in broadband infrastructure in rural Oklahoma, a priority issue for the organization. A part of the USDA’s ReConnect Program, the grants will provide internet connection to1,528 households including 3,897 people and 383 farms in Oklahoma. “The USDA’s recent announcement to send more federal dollars to rural Oklahoma for broadband expansion is welcome news for Farm Bureau members,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “While tremendous efforts are underway in our state to bring high-speed internet to all Oklahomans, we know it’s a costly […]
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Enter to win Ford cornhole board giveaway
For many of Oklahoma’s agricultural producers and rural citizens, Ford is the brand they choose time and time again to ensure their family remains safe on the road, but can still get the job done when livestock needs fed or equipment needs hauled. As we reach the last few weeks of summer and kids begin to go back to school, enjoy the remaining warm evenings outside with friends and family with a brand-new set of Ford cornhole boards. Enter for your chance to win a set of Ford cornhole boards on Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Facebook page beginning Monday, Aug. 9. […]
OKFB offers discounted membership through August
Ever wanted to experience all the benefits of belonging to the Oklahoma’s largest farm organization? Oklahoma Farm Bureau is now excited to offer memberships at a discounted rate for the 2021 membership year. From now through Aug. 31, 2021, visit a county Farm Bureau office near you to take advantage of this special offer. Discounted memberships are only available through county Farm Bureau offices and are not available online. Benefits of Farm Bureau membership Whether you farm, ranch, live in a rural community or simply want to help preserve and protect Oklahoma agriculture and our rural way of life, joining […]
YF&R members gather in southeast Oklahoma for summer conference
More than 50 members gathered near Broken Bow for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Summer Conference held July 30-31. The conference provided a chance for members to gather with fellow agricultural producers, experience agriculture in southeastern Oklahoma and learn about opportunities with YF&R and Farm Bureau. Much of the two-day event was dedicated to tours of various agricultural enterprises across southeast Oklahoma. A poultry, hay and cattle producer, McCurtain County Farm Bureau member and State Board of Agriculture member Brent Bolen shared with members the variety of ways he integrates each facet of his operation. Don Allen […]
OKFB WLC awards three nurse’s training scholarships
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee recently awarded three $500 scholarships to students pursuing a career in nursing from across the state. The recipients of the WLC Nurse’s Training Scholarship are Trena Coursey of Sasakwa, Macall Myers of Norman and Madison Rowe of Tishomingo. “The Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee is so pleased to be able to support these students as they pursue their degrees in nursing,” said Mignon Bolay, OKFB WLC chair. “Rural Oklahoma is always in need of quality medical professionals, and we’re hopeful these scholarships will help these outstanding students as they prepare to practice their profession in our rural communities.” The […]
Oklahoma teachers win $100 AFBF resources grant
Two Oklahoma teachers recently were selected to receive the Christina Lilja Resource Grant from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. LaDonna Forester of Colbert Public Schools and Kynda James of Elk City Public Schools, along with 49 other educators from across the country, were chosen to receive the $100 grants to purchase agriculture literacy resources for their students. With more than 600 educators applying this year, the purpose of the grant is to allow teachers the ability to purchase accurate agricultural materials to help students learn about the importance of agriculture. Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers are eligible to […]
Share agriculture with students during ‘Read an Accurate Agriculture Book Week’
With Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom’s ‘Read an Accurate Ag Book Week’ Sept. 6-10, Oklahoma Farm Bureau encourages its members to participate in the upcoming event. An opportunity to help further share the agriculture story with the youngest Oklahomans, members have the chance to make a difference by building working relationships with local teachers and reading to their classes. In honor of ‘Read an Accurate Agriculture Book Week’, the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture will be providing a select amount of accurate agriculture books to those interested in participating the week of Sept. 7-10. Those interested in entering to receive a […]
OKFB Foundation for Agriculture announces $16,000 in educational grants
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has announced three new grant programs to help share the story of agriculture in communities across the state. Offering more than $16,000, the mini grant program, the Growing with the Foundation grant program and the Community Harvest grant program were created to help Oklahomans of all ages experience agriculture. “Over the past several years, we’ve continued to see consumers become increasingly interested in their food and the people who grow and raise it,” said David VonTungeln, OKFB Foundation for Agriculture president. “We’re hopeful these grants will help our fellow Oklahomans gain a deeper […]
FFA members develop communications skills at OKFB FFA Reporters Conference
Nearly 60 FFA members from across the state attended Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 2021 FFA Reporters Conference held Thursday, July 15 at Redlands Community College in El Reno, Oklahoma. Designed to teach chapter FFA reporters how to promote FFA in their communities, the conference featured a variety of sessions to help students develop skills and knowledge in communications practices including photography and videography, social media, writing and graphic design. “As the percentage of Oklahomans involved in agriculture continues to dwindle, the need grows for a new generation of leaders to help tell the wonderful stories of our industry,” said Rodd Moesel, […]
Conservation Resource Program enrollment open
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Conservation Resource Program is now accepting new enrollments and re-enrollments to the federal program until Aug. 20. With the goal of adding 4 million more acres, CRP is one of the largest voluntary conservation programs helping farmers and ranchers protect grasslands while having the ability to use the land for grazing purposes. Producers electing to participate must take the enrolled land out of operation, except use for grazing animals. By enrolling in the 10 to 15-year agreement, producers are able to help improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and reduce the loss […]
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