Over the last few weeks, Oklahoma Farm Bureau members gathered within their districts for the organization’s annual August Area Meetings across the state. Signifying the beginning of the OKFB grassroots policy development process, members were able to share issues they are facing within their local communities and ask questions about OKFB policy on a variety of topics. Members also learned more about upcoming organizational activities. Within OKFB’s nine districts, 11 meetings were held. Below is a list of the top six most common issues Farm Bureau members discussed at the meetings as they prepare to develop the organization’s policy for […]
News Stories
Find news stories by category
Register for YF&R Discussion Meet by Nov. 1
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers will host its annual discussion meet at the organization’s annual convention Nov. 8, 2019 in downtown Oklahoma City. The discussion meet is designed to replicate a committee meeting in which all participants are expected to discuss and actively contribute. Participants are evaluated on an exchange of ideas and information on a pre-determined topic in three rounds of debate-style discussion. Participants are judged on their ability to offer constructive criticism, cooperation and communication while analyzing agricultural problems and developing solutions. The overall winner will receive a prize package including a trip to compete in the […]
YF&R award applications due Oct. 1
Each year, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers recognize members for their achievements through several awards presented at the OKFB Annual Meeting to be held Nov. 8-10, 2019 in downtown Oklahoma City. OKFB YF&R members are encouraged to apply for the awards, due to the home office by Oct. 1. YF&R Achievement Award The YF&R Achievement Award is presented to OKFB’s top young farmer and rancher, and is based on his or her efforts in production agriculture and leadership achievement. Applicants must be Farm Bureau members between the ages of 18 and 35 who are actively engaged in production […]
County annual meetings to be held across the state
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members across the state will hold county annual meetings within their counties over the next few weeks. These meetings serve as an opportunity for members to celebrate the year, discuss agriculture issues, create grassroots OKFB policy for the next year, and fellowship with one another. For more information about your county annual meeting, contact your county office. County annual meetings are listed below in alphabetical order by county. A | B | C | D | E | G | H | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | […]
Inaugural YF&R Shotgun Shoot to be held Sept. 21
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers will host its first YF&R Shotgun Shoot on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Quail Ridge in McLoud, Oklahoma. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, which focuses on educating Oklahomans about the important role agriculture plays in our everyday lives. Registration for the event will begin at 8 a.m. with shooting beginning at 9 a.m. At 11:30 a.m., lunch will be served to all participants. Prizes and door prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the event. Pre-registration is open through Monday, Sept. 16. Pre-registration is preferred […]
Trade show booths available at OKFB annual meeting in November
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is now offering trade show booth space to vendors at its annual convention Nov. 8-10 in Oklahoma City. The event is an opportunity to interact with agricultural producers from across the state. The OKFB Expo will be held Friday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City. Businesses and organizations interested in setting up a booth at the OKFB Expo can contact Kelli Beall at (405) 523-2470 or Whitney Bender at (405) 523-2401.
YF&R to host annual State Fair livestock judging contest Sept. 12
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers committee will host students from across the state at the group’s annual Oklahoma State Fair Livestock Judging Contest on Sept. 12 at the state fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. on Sept. 12 in Barn 3. The contest will begin at 10 a.m. in Barn 8. Contestants may compete on a team or as individuals. The entry fee will be $5 per person or $20 per team. The contest will include market and breeding classes of beef cattle, sheep and swine. Each contestant will answer at least one […]
Ag leaders encouraged to participate in “Read an Accurate Ag Book Day” Sept. 6
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are invited to share agriculture with students in their communities by participating in “Read an Accurate Ag Book Day” on Sept. 6, 2019. Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom invites agriculture leaders across the state to join in the celebration and help ensure young students across the state understand the importance of agriculture in their daily lives. On Sept. 6, classrooms, school libraries, 4-H clubs, and FFA chapters across Oklahoma will read accurate agriculture books to spread the message of agriculture. All participants who register will have a chance to win a bundle of accurate agriculture books […]
Register by Sept. 10 for WLC Fall Conference
Oklahoma Farm Bureau women from across the state are invited to attend the 2019 Women’s Leadership Committee Fall Conference September 27 and 28 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Edmond. The conference will feature motivational speakers, leadership training and the sharing of ideas for the WLC program of work. Fun and fellowship will set the mood for the conference, which includes outstanding speakers and presentations geared to empower members to take an active role in promoting agriculture for future generations of Oklahomans. Each participant is asked to donate a minimum of one item towards the silent auction benefiting Bushels for Books, […]
Carroll returns to OKFB as membership, foundation for ag director
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has named Holly Carroll director of membership and OKFB Foundation for Agriculture. In her new position, Carroll will work to promote membership and the benefits available to Oklahoma Farm Bureau members. She will continue to oversee the programs and day-to-day activities of the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture, under the direction of the foundation board. “I am excited to come back to serve the agriculture industry, which is where my passion lies,” Carroll said. “The Farm Bureau family has always held a special place in my heart, and I am excited to help Farm Bureau members as we […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 69
- 70
- 71
- 72
- 73
- …
- 182
- Next Page »
