Times were tough in the 1930’s but country boys like Billy Gibson, Ada, OK, found ways to make Christmas special. Gibson describes what it was like on his family’s farm 70 years ago. OPEN: “It was quite a family…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54

Mary Temple and her husband Raymond work hard to protect their cattle when Mother Nature turns mean and nasty. Mary explains some of the steps they take to keep their cattle warm and well-fed during a winter storm. OPEN: “When the weather turns…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:05

A violent attack more than 20 years ago paralyzed Ed Bell. But, he did not let that stop him from fulfilling his dream of farming. He recently brought his insprirational message to Oklahoma. This is his story. OPEN: “Ed Bell may be one of the more…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:48

When Ed Bell talks to groups about he handles adversity, he gives out replicas of the .40 caliber bullet that put him in a wheelchair. The Indiana farmer says the first step is realizing that “stuff” happens. OPEN: “When Indiana farmer Ed…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Jon and Natalie Leeds have been named OFB’s winner of the Young Farmers an Ranchers Achievement Award. The Muskogee County couple will now represent the state at the AFBF meeting in Seattle, Jan. 9-13. OPEN: “John and Natalie Leeds have…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53

For now, Mason Bolay must find employement off his family’s Perry, OK farm. Bolay recently won OFB’s Excellence in Agriculture award given to those who excel while holding down another job besides farming. OPEN: “Mason Bolay will spend his…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:07

Tim Kelly understands what it takes to work with the public. The Coweta, OK farmer recently sold his John Deere dealership and now is running for public office. He was a participant in OFB’s campaign school. OPEN: “For more than 20 years…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:42

That’s what Lt. Governor Jari Askins recently told a group of Oklahoma Farm Bureau leaders. Askins says she is concerned about the continuing population shift from rural areas to the metropolitan areas. OPEN: “As rural areas lose…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:33