Oklahoma Farm Bureau welcomed two new staff members to the organization in February. Chloe Black Chloe Black joined OKFB as coordinator of collegiate, special projects and YF&R. In her role, Black will work with the Young Farmers & Ranchers program to support events and activities in addition to facilitating and growing Collegiate Farm Bureau programs at colleges and universities around the state. She will also conduct OKFB safety programs, focusing on the southern half of the state. “Having grown up in a family heavily involved in the agriculture industry, I am excited to pursue a career with Oklahoma Farm Bureau […]
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OKFB Washington, D.C., Summit registration open through March 15
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members will travel to Washington, D.C. April 8-12 to advocate for agriculture issues and rural Oklahoma during OKFB’s 2024 Washington, D.C., Summit. OKFB members can register now through Friday, March 15, to travel to our nation’s capital with fellow Farm Bureau members to visit with Oklahoma’s congressional delegation and hear from D.C.-based industry and business leaders. OKFB is offering its members a hotel room package for the duration of the trip at $2,200 for a single-occupancy room and $2,800 for a double-occupancy room. The package includes a four-night hotel stay at either the Hyatt or Canopy by […]
Marty Williams receives Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award
Marty Williams of Red Rock is the recipient of the Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. Marty, a farmer from Noble County, was revealed as the award recipient at the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts’ Annual Meeting on February 26. He and his wife Crystal received $10,000 for being selected. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers and forestland owners who inspire others with their dedication to environmental improvement. In […]
OKFB Foundation for Ag collecting wildfire donations through March 15
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is collecting donations through March 15 for farmer, ranchers and rural communities affected by devastating wildfires that swept across Oklahoma in early 2024. Donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar with the foundation, Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance each matching up to $10,000 for a total donation match of up to $30,000. Oklahoma Farm Bureau members know the road to recovery after wildfires is a long, ongoing process stretching from initial response by emergency crews to replacing lost fencing and structures. The OKFB Foundation for Agriculture takes a long-term view of wildfire […]
Farm Bureau Cares: Community Food Donation Matching program
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is proud to partner with County Farm Bureaus around the state to make donations to local food pantries and other community nutrition assistance programs now through March 31 through the 2024 Farm Bureau Cares: Community Food Donation Matching program. Launched in 2021, the program encourages county Farm Bureaus to make donations of food or money to local organizations that help meet the nutritional needs of our fellow Oklahomans. OKFB matches county Farm Bureau donations up to $100, doubling the impact of our grassroots organization. As farmers, ranchers and rural community members, OKFB members are proud to produce […]
Applications now open for 2024 Capitol Camp
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for Capitol Camp, set for June 12-13, 2024, at the Oklahoma state Capitol in Oklahoma City. Capitol Camp is an immersive two-day legislative experience for incoming high school juniors and seniors to learn about Oklahoma’s legislative process and how bills become law through a mock legislature held on the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Prior to the camp, students will have the opportunity to write a piece of legislation about an issue important to them with help from mentors through a series of Zoom calls. Students will then discuss, lobby and […]
OKFB WLC to host conference April 19-20
Join fellow Oklahoma Farm Bureau women during the 2024 OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee Conference April 19-20 at the Embassy Suites Downtown Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Featuring breakout sessions, keynote speakers, community service projects and fellowship, there is sure to be something for everyone. Child care will be available for infants to 10-year-old children. Those interested in using this service must complete the child care portion of the registration form. Each participant is asked to donate one item toward the silent auction benefiting Bushels for Books, which awards Oklahoma teachers with bushel baskets of accurate agriculture books for use in […]
OKFB members discuss foreign land ownership, 2024 election cycle during leadership conference
Nearly 100 Oklahoma Farm Bureau members gathered in Oklahoma City for the organization’s 2024 Leadership Conference held Tuesday, Feb. 13. The annual event serves to bring Farm Bureau members together for a day of learning and fellowship with a number of speakers and guests throughout the conference. The event kicked off with Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur giving an update on Oklahoma agriculture and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, of which Arthur is the president. Arthur recounted some of NASDA’s top priorities for the coming year, including the farm bill, agricultural research, animal disease preparedness, conservation […]
Ten legislators honored at OKFB leadership conference
Ten Oklahoma lawmakers were recently honored with the 2023 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Champion award at the organization’s annual leadership conference on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in Oklahoma City. The OKFB Champion award is presented to state lawmakers who serve as exemplary advocates for Oklahoma agriculture, going above and beyond for the state’s farmers and ranchers during the 2023 legislative session. Champion award recipients were Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall, Atoka; Rep. John Pfeiffer, Orlando; Rep. Dell Kerbs, Shawnee; Rep. David Hardin, Stilwell; Rep. Anthony Moore, Clinton; Sen. Brent Howard, Altus; Sen. Lonnie Paxton, Tuttle; Sen. Darcy Jech, Kingfisher; Sen. Chris Kidd, […]
Stitt’s State of the State projects positive outlook for agriculture, rural Oklahoma
Monday, Feb. 5, marked the start of the second regular session of the 59th Oklahoma legislature with Gov. Kevin Stitt’s annual State of the State address. Now in his sixth year in office, Gov. Stitt has taken the podium each February to shed light on Oklahoma’s triumphs and challenges as well as to share his vision for the future of the state. Several of Stitt’s key points in his 2024 address coincide with the policies set by Oklahoma Farm Bureau members and the work of the grassroots farm organization. In his speech, Stitt emphasized his determination to make Oklahoma the […]
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