Oklahoma Farm Bureau has announced the organization’s priority issues for the 2021 state legislative session as set forth by its grassroots farm and ranch members. The top issues for Farm Bureau members across all 77 counties include expanding rural broadband internet access, protecting landowners from property tax increases, safeguarding the state agriculture sales tax exemption, increasing access to quality health care in rural communities, securing improved funding for roads and bridges, and ensuring support for Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. “After a challenging year for Oklahoma agriculture producers, Oklahoma Farm Bureau is eager to bring the voice of our grassroots farm […]
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Four ways to be involved in the legislative process this year
Though the global pandemic may pose some challenges to the way Oklahoma Farm Bureau typically engages with the state legislature, OKFB members still can – and should – play an important part in our work to speak for farmers, ranchers and rural Oklahomans at the state Capitol this year. Though working with state lawmakers this year is likely to look different than normal, members can remain active and involved in the policymaking process by using some of agriculture’s trademark innovation and creativity. Below are four ideas for safely and effectively advocating for agriculture in the upcoming legislative session. 1. Sign […]
Applications for second round of PPP loans open through March 31
Oklahoma farmers and ranchers may now benefit from a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans with new improvements for agriculture producers. Approved by Congress in its recent COVID-19 relief package, the expanded PPP will provide $284 billion in funding for a second round of loans through March 31, 2021. American Farm Bureau pushed Congress for a number of improvements to the program to benefit farmers and ranchers including new qualifying expenses, using gross farm income to determine loan amounts and reducing the level of required losses to qualify. Read more details about the expanded program in an AFBF Market […]
USDA expands CFAP eligibility, updates payment calculations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The new assistance includes expanded eligibility for certain commodities and producers established in the recently passed relief package, as well as updated payments for producers who were eligible under previous iterations of the program. Producers may submit new applications or modify existing applications through the USDA Farm Service Agency between Jan. 19 and Feb. 26, 2021. Expanded CFAP 2 eligibility Contract producers of swine, broilers, laying hens, chicken eggs and turkeys who suffered a drop in revenue in 2020 as compared to their 2019 revenue because […]
OKFB members help set 2021 American Farm Bureau policy
Five Oklahoma Farm Bureau members joined farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 102nd Annual Convention in adopting grassroots policies to guide the organization’s work in 2021. Delegates from Oklahoma included Rodd Moesel, OKFB president; Monte Tucker, District Two Director and Roger Mills County Farm Bureau member; James Fuser, District Six Director and Ottawa County Farm Bureau member; Karen Dodson, Women’s Leadership Committee member and Caddo County Farm Bureau member; and Cody Goodknight, Young Farmers & Ranchers chair and Comanche County Farm Bureau member. “I love this part of it, that we get to set policy for what […]
OKFB to host Leadership Week
In place of its typical in-person Leadership Conference, Oklahoma Farm Bureau this year will host its first Leadership Week Feb. 1-5 to engage members across the state in the legislative process. As the state Legislature kicks off its session, OKFB’s weeklong online event will feature various discussions with state leaders on a number of leading agriculture and rural issues. Farm Bureau members will have the opportunity to tune into the videos on social media and on the OKFB website at their own convenience. Throughout the week, OKFB will also highlight a number of ways members can help Farm Bureau advocate […]
OKFB recognized for support of AFBF foundation
Oklahoma Farm Bureau was recognized for its support of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture during the 2021 AFBF Virtual Convention Foundation Night In on Jan. 11. Named the top state Farm Bureau in its membership category for donations to the AFBF Foundation, OKFB received the Scholar Award for contributions from its state board members, county Farm Bureaus and the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee. The foundation works to promote its mission of building awareness, understanding and a positive public perception of agriculture through education. OKFB also earned the APEX award for increasing total contributions to the foundation by 10% […]
OKFB discusses challenges facing producers in 2021 in The Oklahoman
As another year begins, Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel recently weighed in on the lingering issues facing Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers in a story in The Oklahoman. Agricultural producers continue to endure uncertainty as they deal with the impacts of weather, the coronavirus pandemic and a new administration, Moesel said in the story. “As a farmer or rancher, you have no choice but to roll the dice because most crops take a few months and some (like cattle) take a few years to produce, so you always are looking into a black box of uncertainty,” Moesel said in the […]
2021 YF&R Collegiate Farm Bureau scholarship application open
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee is now accepting applications for its inaugural $1,000 scholarship for Collegiate Farm Bureau members who are pursuing an agricultural degree. One scholarship will be presented to an active Collegiate Farm Bureau member attending an Oklahoma college or university. “We are excited to support collegiate members as they are working toward becoming agricultural professionals,” said Cody Goodnight, OKFB YF&R chair. “We cannot wait to see more collegiate members involved in YF&R throughout the year.” Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2021. Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility […]
OKFB reflects on 2020
As 2020 comes to an end, Oklahoma Farm Bureau is reflecting on the past year and the work the organization has taken on to improve agriculture and rural Oklahoma. While 2020 has not been a normal year, OKFB continued to support farmers, ranchers and rural Oklahomans through a variety of programs, events and activities – both in-person and virtually. We have compiled a list of five of OKFB’s top accomplishments for 2020. 1. Farmers and ranchers continue producing. Many people adapted to working remotely when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, but farmers and ranchers continued to work in their fields and […]
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