Out of an abundance of caution, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau board of directors has decided to cancel the 2020 OKFB Congressional Action Tour trip to Washington, D.C., along with the planned add-on trip to New York City. Due to the ongoing health situation surrounding the Coronavirus and COVID-19, especially in the cities of Washington, D.C., and New York City, the trip will not be held during its planned dates, March 26-29, 2020. The possibility of a fall trip will be considered along with the option of waiting until 2021 to reschedule the congressional action tour. For questions surrounding your travel […]
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ACTION ALERT: Urge your representative to vote NO on countywide property taxes
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is encouraging members to contact their state representative and urge a no vote on HB 2776 by Rep. Lonnie Sims. The legislation would allow the governing body of a county – or county commissioners – to create a hazard mitigation district funded by a new property tax, upon approval of voters in the county. The district would include all territory within the county. Unincorporated land is not exempted, which would subject farmers, ranchers and landowners to an additional property tax burden. Authorized uses for the funds generated by the new tax include, but are not limited to: […]
OKFB now accepting applications for youth leadership conference
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee is now accepting applications for its Oklahoma Youth Leading Agriculture program held May 26-29, 2020 in Oklahoma City. OYLA is a unique three-day summer leadership conference designed for high school students completing their junior year in 2020. 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 at the OKFB […]
Legislative update: Property tax changes, beginning farmers assistance and rural health care access
The 2020 legislative session quickly hit high gear and is now running at a rapid pace. As February comes to a close, Oklahoma Farm Bureau is engaged in a large number of critical pieces of legislation. Below is a snapshot of a few the bills that are beginning to advance through the process. HB 1992 would create the Oklahoma Public Safety Protection District Act, which allows municipalities to propose a new form of property tax to fund police, fire and emergency medical services. OKFB successfully worked with other stakeholders to include an amendment that increases the vote threshold for approval […]
How the 2020 Census will impact rural Oklahoma
In only a few weeks, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin sending invitations for households to participate in its 2020 Census count of every person living in the United States. The census is a critical opportunity for rural Oklahomans to step up and be counted to ensure the future growth and prosperity of rural communities. The census is your opportunity to stand with rural Oklahoma. Responding to the census fulfills your civic duty because the count is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. But completing the 2020 Census also is your chance to take pride in the rural way of life. […]
Six legislators honored with 2019 OKFB Champion Award
Six of Oklahoma’s top advocates for agriculture and rural Oklahoma were presented with the 2019 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Champion Award during the organization’s leadership conference held Feb. 17-18 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. The award is presented to state lawmakers who went above and beyond to represent farmers and ranchers in the 2019 legislative session. “Oklahoma farmers and ranchers have the crucial job of feeding and clothing our country and our world, so it’s vital that the decisions made at the state Capitol preserve our ability to grow food and fiber,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. […]
2020 OKFB Congressional Action Tour registration open through Feb. 28
Update: 2020 OKFB Congressional Action Tour cancelled March 12, 2020 Out of an abundance of caution, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau board of directors has decided to cancel the 2020 OKFB Congressional Action Tour trip to Washington, D.C., along with the planned add-on trip to New York City. Due to the ongoing health situation surrounding the Coronavirus and COVID-19, especially in the cities of Washington, D.C., and New York City, the trip will not be held during its planned dates, March 26-29, 2020. The possibility of a fall trip will be considered along with the option of waiting until 2021 to […]
County Farm Bureaus to celebrate Farm Bureau Week Feb. 17–21
County Farm Bureaus across the state will celebrate and promote the grassroots organization during Farm Bureau Week held Feb. 17 through Feb. 21. The weeklong celebration provides county Farm Bureaus an opportunity to promote the organization in local communities. Many county offices will host an open house to allow those interested in Farm Bureau to stop by and learn more about being an OKFB member. Listed below are a few of the events held during Farm Bureau Week. To submit your county’s activities, please contact Hannah Davis at (405) 523-2300. Blaine County Blaine County Farm Bureau will host an open house on […]
OKFB encourages rural Oklahomans to participate in 2020 Census
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is urging rural residents across the state to complete the 2020 Census to ensure a complete and accurate count of rural Oklahoma. Invitations to participate in the 2020 Census will begin arriving at households across the state in mid-March. The census may be completed online at 2020Census.gov, by phone or by mail. “Because we’re committed to ensuring the rural way of life continues to thrive for generations to come, Oklahoma Farm Bureau is calling on all our rural friends and neighbors to participate in the 2020 Census,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “Completing the census questionnaire is […]
Four ways to engage in legislative process
As an Oklahoma Farm Bureau member, you can have the opportunity to help shape the policy that affects the agriculture industry and rural Oklahoma. Over the next four months, OKFB staff will represent you at the state Capitol by advocating for your grassroots policy. Below, find four simple ways you can be engaged and involved in the legislative process this year. Sign up for OKFB legislative action alerts We know you’re busy on your farm or ranch each and every day, so we’ve made it simple for you to lend your voice to the conversation at the state Capitol. By […]
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