Five Oklahoma Farm Bureau members gathered with fellow farmers and ranchers at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention on Tuesday, Jan. 15 to adopt policies that will guide the organization’s work during its centennial year on key topics such as cell-cultured food products, trade, rural broadband access and rural mental health programs. Gary Crawley of Pittsburg County, Alan Jett of Beaver County, David VonTungeln of Canadian County, Mary Sloan of Sequoyah County and Brent Haken of Payne County represented Oklahoma as delegates. “As our organization has done for the last 100 years, grassroots delegates from across the nation […]
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OKFB honored for excellence
Oklahoma Farm Bureau was honored with four Awards of Excellence at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention held Jan. 11-16 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The awards recognized excellence in implementation of outstanding member programs and membership achievement in 2018. The Awards of Excellence were awarded to state Farm Bureaus that demonstrated outstanding achievements in four program areas. OKFB earned awards in all four categories including Advocacy; Engagement and Outreach; Leadership and Business Development; and Membership Value. Find a full list of AFBF awards here. For more information about the AFBF convention, click here
YF&R members to represent Oklahoma in AFBF competitive events
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers members will compete in three competitive events at the upcoming American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting Jan. 11-16 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Washita County Farm Bureau members Nocona and Jordan Cook will compete in the AFBF YF&R Achievement Award competitive event, which recognizes young farmers and ranchers who have excelled in their farm or ranch and have honed their leadership abilities. Competitors are evaluated on their excellence in management, growth and scope of their enterprise and self-initiative that has been displayed throughout the farm or ranch. The couple was honored with the OKFB […]
Schwabauer named OKFB publications coordinator
Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently hired Brianne Schwabauer as the publications coordinator within the farm organization. In her position, she will assist with both design and production of OKFB’s written publications, lay out print marketing materials, take photos, produce graphic designs for visual aids, and provide additional support for written content. “Growing up in the Farm Bureau organization, I’ve seen first-hand what it can do for not only members, but their families as well,” Schwabauer said. “I’m looking forward to being a part of that and sharing the unique stories of Oklahoma Farm Bureau members.” Schwabauer joins the OKFB staff after […]
Join Gov.-Elect Stitt for preinaugural event in Lawton
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are invited to attend Gov.-Elect Kevin Stitt’s preinaugural Bison Bash to be held Thursday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Comanche County Fairgrounds Coliseum in Lawton. “Sarah and I are excited to kick off the inauguration festivities in Lawton,” Stitt said. “We hope you and your family will join us to celebrate the beginning of Oklahoma’s turnaround.” The celebration will feature a barbecue dinner with the governor-elect, first lady and statewide elected officials, along with live entertainment by country music artist Jimmie Allen. Attire is business casual. Ticket purchase is required and must be made in […]
How the federal government shutdown is affecting Oklahoma agriculture
The Tulsa World newspaper this morning is featuring an article covering how the U.S. federal government shutdown is affecting Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel is quoted in the article, “There doesn’t seem to be too much kickback,” but notes that the longer the shutdown continues, the more likelihood there is that our state’s agriculturalists will feel a pinch. Moesel specifically cites as an example producers who are eligible to receive trade retaliation protection payments from the United States Department of Agriculture. Read the full article at the Tulsa World website.
OKFB chooses favorite photos of 2018
As we look back and reflect upon 2018, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau communications department has chosen 30 of its favorite photos taken throughout the year. Spanning photo shoots from across rural Oklahoma, the images showcase the efforts of Farm Bureau members, the hard work of our state’s farmers and ranchers and the beauty of rural Oklahoma. The images, accompanied by captions, are available to view in an online Flickr gallery.
Farm Bureau applauds new Clean Water Rule proposal signed by EPA
State Farm Bureau presidents from across the nation, including Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel, last week witnessed the signing of the proposed Clean Water Rule at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters in Washington, D.C. The rule will replace the 2015 Waters of the U.S. Rule, which vastly expanded federal regulatory authority on private land. “Farmers and ranchers work every day to protect our nation’s waterways and drinking water,” said Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation president. “For more than five years, we have advocated for a new water rule that protects clean water and provides clear rules for people […]
Farm Bureau leaders invited to OKFB Leadership Conference Feb. 18-19 in OKC
Oklahoma Farm Bureau leaders from across the state will gather in Oklahoma City Feb. 18-19 for the organization’s annual OKFB Leadership Conference. Held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City, the two-day conference will feature state and federal agricultural policy updates, organizational updates, a reception with state leaders and lawmakers, a visit to the state Capitol and more. Please contact your county Farm Bureau secretary to RSVP for the conference and to reserve a hotel room by no later than Jan. 16. For more information, please contact OKFB Public Policy Coordinator Emmy Karns at (405) 523-2300. More details […]
OKFB applauds Stitt’s Secretary of Agriculture appointee Blayne Arthur
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel released the following statement praising Gov.-Elect Kevin Stitt’s decision to appoint Blayne Arthur as Secretary of Agriculture. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau is delighted to endorse and support Blayne Arthur as Gov.-elect Stitt’s nominee for Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture. “Blayne is a well-known leader with a proven track record in both her prior position as deputy commissioner of agriculture and in her current service as executive director of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation. We are looking forward to the perspective and leadership we know she will bring with her to this important position. “We’re excited to have […]
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