The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation was created in 2001 by the OFB Board of Directors, for the purpose of entering the legal arena to protect private property rights and production agriculture. The Foundation strives to serve farmers and ranchers through engaging in public interest litigation, researching legal issues affecting family farmers and rural Oklahomans, and educating farmers and ranchers and the public about issues important to agriculture.

Issues

• Arkansas River Shiner Critical Habitat Rulemaking

• Grant Participation to Benefit Endangered Species

• Kay County Landfill Issue

• City of Durant – Unwanted Strip Annexation

• Eminent Domain – Muskogee County

• Haskell County Coal Mining Property Issues

Issues Partnered with AFBF or Other States

• Kelo v. City of New London

• Ann Veneman, Secretary USDA, Et. Al. v. Livestock Marketing Association, Et. Al.
Regarding the Beef Checkoff

Issues or Legal Actions the Foundation is Monitoring or Developing

• Legal Action by the Attorney General Against Poultry Companies Who Have Growers in the Illinois River Watershed

• City of Tulsa's Lawsuit Against the Poultry Companies

• Multi-state Effort Regarding Geese Depredation