Washita County Farm Bureau member Nocona Cook was recently confirmed as the newest member of the State Board of Agriculture. A fifth-generation farmer, Cook was appointed to the board by Gov. Kevin Stitt and confirmed by the state Senate to serve the southwest district of Oklahoma. His family farm near Cloud Chief, Oklahoma, consists of wheat, alfalfa and cotton along with a commercial cow-calf operation and custom swathing and hay business. He currently serves as a member of the OKFB Young Farmers and Ranchers committee and previously served as the OKFB YF&R chair alongside his wife, Jordan. Cook serves on […]
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OKFB to host Rep. Lucas for congressional meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are encouraged to attend a congressional meeting featuring Rep. Frank Lucas on Thursday, May 27 at 6 p.m. at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Pioneer Cellular Event Center in Weatherford. While the ongoing impacts of the pandemic prevent members from traveling to Washington D.C., to visit Oklahoma’s congressional delegation, the meeting with Rep. Lucas will provide members the opportunity to discuss the leading issues in our nation’s capital affecting farmers, ranchers and rural Oklahomans. A farmer and rancher from Cheyenne, Rep. Lucas represents the Oklahoma’s Third Congressional District, the state’s largest congressional district, covering the north-western […]
OKFB joins ag groups to urge support of ag sales tax exemption
Oklahoma Farm Bureau, along with 10 other statewide agriculture organizations, have called on the state Legislature to approve Senate Bill 422 by Sen. Frank Simpson and Rep. Dell Kerbs. Representing thousands of farmers and ranchers across the state, a coalition including American Farmers and Ranchers, Oklahoma Agribusiness Retailers Association, Oklahoma Agriculture Cooperative Council, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, Oklahoma Cotton Council, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Oklahoma Grain and Feed Association, Oklahoma Pork Council, Oklahoma Sorghum Association, Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association and Oklahoma Panhandle Agriculture Irrigation Association is urging the state Senate to advance the bill to provide more options for producers to secure […]
ACTION ALERT: Urge senators to support ag sales tax exemption
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is encouraging members to contact their state senators to urge a YES vote on Senate Bill 422 by Sen. Frank Simpson. After hearing multiple concerns from members about new difficulties securing the agricultural sales tax exemption permit, OKFB leaders and staff have been working with state legislators, the Oklahoma Tax Commission and other agricultural stakeholders to find solutions that ensure farmers and ranchers continue to have access to this critical exemption. SB 422 by Sen. Frank Simpson gives flexibility to farmers and ranchers who are applying for or renewing an agricultural sales tax exemption permit by providing […]
OKFB members visit north central Oklahoma during OKFB’s Ag Tour
During a three day tour, 50 Oklahoma Farm Bureau members explored the north central part of the state during the 2021 OKFB Ag Tour May 5-7. Members learned more about production agriculture in the north central region of the state by visiting Diamond K Seeds, a Red Rock-based seed and agriculture chemical company; Hoffman Pecan Farm, a third-generation pecan orchard in Stillwater; Pfeiffer Farms, a show goat operation in Orlando; and Guthrie Greenhouses, a contract grower of bedding plants, vegetables and groundcovers. Members toured several of the area’s manufacturing facilities including Crownline Truck Beds, a manufacturer of steel truck beds […]
OKFB to host FFA Reporters Conference July 15
Oklahoma Farm Bureau invites chapter FFA reporters to attend its inaugural FFA Reporters Conference to be held Thursday, July 15 at the Redlands Community College Conference Center in El Reno. The conference will arm students with knowledge of basic communications techniques including social media, photography, videography, graphic design and writing from some of Oklahoma’s leading agricultural communications professionals. Registration is $20 and covers the full-day conference with breakout sessions, lunch, a t-shirt and fun giveaways. Agricultural education instructors will have the opportunity to participate in optional sessions to learn how to efficiently and effectively help students share the importance of […]
Farm Bureau members share concerns with Rep. Cole during online meeting
Some of the leading issues facing farmers and ranchers in the nation’s capital including tax increases, climate policy, trade policy and the McGirt ruling were highlighted during Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s recent online meeting with Rep. Tom Cole held Thursday, April 29. Representing Oklahoma’s Fourth Congressional District across parts of southwest Oklahoma, Rep. Cole shared his perspective on current and upcoming policy discussions that could impact the state’s agricultural producers. Tax increases on farmers and ranchers Many Farm Bureau members are concerned by a number of proposals that could result in significant tax increases for farmers and ranchers. The proposed tax […]
Legislative update: Redistricting, ad valorem, ag sales tax exemption bills advance
With most major legislative deadlines now in the rearview mirror, much of the state Legislature’s attention now turns to state budget negotiations and final amendments on remaining bills. Finalizing legislative redistricting is also at the top of the list for state legislators before sine die at the end of the month. After months of work to create the maps, the new districts now must be passed through the state Legislature like a normal piece of legislation. Last week, the bills carrying the proposed legislative district maps were approved by the Senate and House redistricting committees and are now ready for […]
Enter to win VIP season pass to Silver Dollar City in OKFB Giveaway
Discover your spirit of adventure at Silver Dollar City this summer by entering for your chance to win one VIP season pass to Silver Dollar City in Branson! Comment on the Silver Dollar City giveaway post on Facebook and tell us what you appreciate most about Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s work for farmers and ranchers to be entered. Limit one entry per person. One winner will be randomly selected to win this giveaway from those that answer the question. The giveaway will be posted Monday, April 26 at 9 a.m. CST, will end Tuesday, April 27 at 9 a.m. CST and […]
Spring 2021 issue of Oklahoma Country now available
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members across the state are currently receiving their issue of Oklahoma Country, OKFB’s quarterly publication. Check below for a peak into what you can expect in this issue. THE POWER OF KINDNESS After facing the loss of their son, one Oklahoma Farm Bureau family turns personal tragedy into a community effort to help fellow Oklahomans and spread the power of kindness. HEEDING THE CALL While most Oklahomans hunkered down safe from the historic stretch of winter weather in February, Scott Neufeld – like thousands of other farmers and ranchers across the state – marched headlong into the […]
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