Join us to celebrate 80 years of OKFB

We are so excited to celebrate 80 years of Oklahoma Farm Bureau at the OKFB Annual Meeting Nov. 11-13 at the Embassy Suites and Convention Center in Norman.

OKFB’s annual meeting serves as the largest yearly gathering of Farm Bureau members from across the state. Featuring general sessions, Young Farmers and Ranchers competitive events, a Women’s Leadership Committee conference, organizational awards, business sessions and the opportunity to connect with like-minded agriculturalists, there is something for members of all ages and interests.

This year’s theme – Production to Consumption – recognizes OKFB members’ hand in every step of food production from tilling the soil to placing agricultural products on the shelf. Our farmers and ranchers understand what it takes to feed, fuel and clothe the world.

OKFB members will work to improve agriculture and the rural way of life through policy development, engaging speakers, and leadership and personal growth sessions.

Find all of the details below, including the up-to-date schedule.

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OKFB Expo

In between breakout sessions, competitive events and general sessions, stop by and visit all of the vendors at the OKFB Expo.

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Convention Schedule

Thursday, Nov. 10

5 p.m. High School Discussion Meet orientation

5:15 p.m. High School Discussion Meet round one

6 p.m. High School Discussion Meet round two

6:45 p.m. High School Discussion Meet finals

Friday, Nov. 11

8 a.m. Credentials committee breakfast

9 a.m. Registration, trade show and silent auction opens

9 a.m. YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award presentations begin

9:30 a.m. YF&R Discussion Meet orientation

10 a.m. New county board member training

10 a.m. Micro-volunteering training

10 a.m. YF&R Discussion Meet round one

10:45 a.m. YF&R Discussion Meet round two

10:50 a.m. County Farm Bureau financial training

10:50 a.m. Strategic planning/county peer review training

11:30 a.m. YF&R Discussion Meet finals luncheon

11:30 a.m. County board member training luncheon

12:15 p.m. YF&R Discussion Meet finals

1:30 p.m. Opening general session

National Anthem – Kaylee Junghanns, FFA member

Speakers: Congressman Markwayne Mullin; Caleb Horne, Oklahoma FFA Northwest Area Vice President; and Joby Young, American Farm Bureau Executive Vice President

KC Shepard, Oklahoma Farm Report

OKFB Foundation for Agriculture report

3 p.m. AFBF Issues Advisory Committee Reports

Scott Neufeld, farm policy; Karen Dodson, budget and economy; Josh Anderson, environmental regulations; Jordan Cook, animal care; Cody Goodnight, technology; Chad Budy, energy; and Chad Selman; agricultural labor

3 p.m. Drones and Agriculture

Loren Sizelove

3 p.m. Women’s Leadership Committee Business Meeting

4:30 p.m. YF&R Dinner and Caucus

7:30 p.m. OKFB reception and game night

Kyle Rainer Music

Saturday, Nov. 12

7:30 a.m. Credentials Committee breakfast

7:30 a.m. Financial Committee breakfast

7:30 a.m. Resolutions Committee breakfast

8:45 a.m. OKFBMIC policyholders meeting

9 a.m. Registration, trade show and silent auction opens

9:30 a.m. General session

Ron Hays, Oklahoma Farm Report

Speakers: Abby Logan, Oklahoma 4-H President

Credentials committee report

Election of AFBF delegates

Voting delegate session

11:30 a.m. WLC Program of Work luncheon

11:45 a.m. Credentials desk closes

12 p.m. Credentials Committee luncheon

1 p.m. OKFB district caucuses (districts 3, 6 and 9)

1 p.m. Silent auction closes – items may be picked up following the afternoon general session

1:30 p.m. Trade show closes

1:30 p.m. General session

Speakers: Kyndal Schlup, Oklahoma FCCLA First Vice President

Financial committee report

District caucus reports

WLC Incoming/Outgoing

YF&R Incoming/Outgoing

AFBF delegate announcement

OKFB Ag PAC report

Presidential address

OKFB Legal Foundation report

Voting delegate session

5 p.m. County presidents reception

5:30 p.m. OKFB Ag PAC reception

7 p.m. Dinner and awards program

8:30 p.m. Reception

Sunday, Nov. 13

7:30 a.m. County presidents coffee talk

7:30 a.m. WLC coffee talk

7:30 a.m. Public policy coffee talk

8:45 a.m. Worship service and group breakfast

LeAnn Hart

Updated Nov. 3