Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are encouraged to stop by the OKFB booth at the Oklahoma City Farm Show April 15-17 at Bennett Event Center at the State Fair Park. The farm show will be open Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Visit the OKFB booth for a chance to win a Little Giant multi-purpose ladder provided by Grainger, an OKFB member benefit partner, and learn about upcoming OKFB events. In addition to OKFB, hundreds of farming and ranching companies will be in attendance featuring […]
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Deadline for second round of PPP loans extended to May 31
The deadline for applications for the second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans has been extended to May 31, 2021, from its original March 31 deadline. The PPP Extension Act was passed by Congress recently and signed by President Joe Biden on March 30. “The existing March 31 deadline does not allow enough time for newly eligible farmers and ranchers to apply, nor does it adequately account for the required eight-week waiting period between first draw approval and second draw applications,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a letter urging Congress to extend the deadline The PPP is a low-interest […]
USDA announces additional COVID-19 aid for producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced its plans to distribute more than $12 billion under a program called Pandemic Assistance for Producers, which includes aid that had been put on hold as well as funds newly allocated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act. The program expands assistance to farmers helped by existing programs and assists farmers and ranchers who previously did not qualify for COVID-19 aid. Farmers will need to sign up only if they are applying for new programs or if they are eligible for CFAP assistance and did not previously apply. “We appreciate Secretary Vilsack’s action to […]
OKFB Ag Tour to visit north central Oklahoma May 5-7
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are invited to travel to north central Oklahoma during OKFB’s annual Ag Tour May 5-7. Previously known as commodity tour, the three-day tour will feature history, the way of life, the industry and commodities of the north central region. Buses will load for the tour at the OKFB home office in Oklahoma City, and tour attendees will stay two nights in a Perry-area hotel. Meals will be provided during the tour. The cost is $200 for an individual or $250 for two people sharing a room. Space will be limited to 50 members only, which is […]
More than 600 animals donated to Pork for Packs at OYE
Oklahoma FFA and 4-H students donated 632 animals to the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s Pork for Packs program during the 2021 Oklahoma Youth Expo. The Pork for Packs program uses donated animals to create protein sticks to be included in the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma backpack programs, which provide pre-assembled food sacks to chronically hungry elementary school children at no cost to the school or the child. The food bags contain kid-friendly, non-perishable and nutritious food – including protein sticks – on Fridays to sustain them over weekends and […]
OKFB supports ag youth at 2021 OYE Sale of Champions
Oklahoma Farm Bureau sponsored the state’s agricultural youth by purchasing more than $40,000 in premiums at the 2021 Oklahoma Youth Expo Sale of Champions on Friday, March 19 at the Jim Norick Arena at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. Before the sale started, OKFB was honored as the volume buyer for purchasing the most premiums at the 2019 sale due to last year’s cancelation. OKFB purchased premiums on 45 animals alongside fellow agricultural and rural organizations, as well as individuals. Additionally, OKFB purchased the chalice for the grand champion steer, shown by Reign Scasta of Marshall County 4-H. The Oklahoma Youth […]
Legislative update: Halfway through session
After beginning the 2021 legislative session with more than 3,000 bills, fewer than 1,000 bills are still alive with roughly eight weeks left before Sine Die. Next month will bring two more deadlines, as April 8 is the deadline for bills to make it out of the opposing chamber committee process and April 22 marks the deadline for bills to make it off the opposing chamber floor. All bills must be approved by both chambers and sent to the governor for consideration by no later than 5 p.m. on May 28. OKFB expects the state Legislature to finish the majority […]
OKFB members now save on RIVERSPORT Adventures in OKC
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members now receive discounts on day and season passes at RIVERSPORT Adventure Parks. Located in Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District, the park offers a variety of outdoor adventures for the whole family. Members can receive up to 30% off a day pass, which includes access to whitewater rafting, surfing, tubing, kayaking and paddle boarding, the adventure course, scooter and bike park, and Basecamp Nature Center at the discounted rate of $35.99. Discounted 2021 season passes are also available to Farm Bureau members. To take advantage of this new member benefit, visit riversportokc.org/epass and use code OKFARM.
OKFB YF&R now accepting applications for Oklahoma Youth Leading Agriculture
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee is now accepting applications for its Oklahoma Youth Leading Agriculture program to be held June 14-18, 2021 in Oklahoma City. OYLA is a unique five-day summer leadership conference designed for high school students completing their junior year in 2021. The conference will include special leadership classes, exciting speakers, team building and visits to agriculture-related industries. Selected students should be among the top, well rounded students in their class, and should have an interest in furthering their education at the post-secondary level. OYLA participants will stay in Oklahoma City with conference activities located […]
Whitmore named the director of field services
Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently named Justin Whitmore as the director of field services. In his new position, he will lead all field representatives as they work to serve members and county Farm Bureau organizations across the state. He will also continue serving as the field representative for the 12 counties in north central Oklahoma including Cleveland, Creek, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Kingfisher, Logan, Noble, Oklahoma, Osage, Pawnee and Payne counties. “Working with producers is what keeps me going and getting to help them with challenges is rewarding,” Whitmore said. “I enjoy seeing what Farm Bureau can do in rural Oklahoma, not […]
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