Welcome to Press Pass

Welcome to Oklahoma Farm Bureau's Press Pass, an online media center designed to assist the media in covering Oklahoma agriculture. Press Pass is a one-stop source of information on agriculture production, legislative action, upcoming events and much more.

Press Pass features a complete listing of up-to-date agricultural information, including news releases, feature articles, radio reports, video stories, agriculture links, downloadable graphics and photo galleries. All of the resources found on this site are useful in promoting and educating others about the state's agriculture industry.

Be sure and bookmark this site as new information is available on a regular basis. Feel free to contact OFB's Public Relations team directly for agricultural story ideas, contacts and other useful information.

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Sixth Annual letter carriers' food drive happening May 10

Oklahoma Farm Bureau is taking part in the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's sixth annual Letter Carriers Food Drive. This important program links Oklahomans with the Food Bank, making it easy to help Oklahomans who need food assistance. The program takes place Saturday, May 10.

Click to listen to OFB's Sam Knipp ask Dawn Burroughs, Chief Marketing Officer for the Regional Food bank of Oklahoma, about the program. (5:34, 5.1 MB mp3 file)

Tougher trespassing law praised by rural leaders

Oklahoma’s trespassing law became a notch stronger when Governor Brad Henry signed into law two bills in late April increasing the penalty for trespassing. The trespassing bills were among several receiving the governor’s signature recently that are supported by the state’s farmers and ranchers. Click here to read the full story

Click to listen to OFB's Sam Knipp ask Lori Peterson, Oklahoma Farm Bureau's Vice President of Public Policy, how the new laws will help rural Oklahomans. (5:59, 4.1 MB mp3 file)