The latest issue of Oklahoma Country, Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s quarterly magazine, arrived in mailboxes last week and is now available for viewing online. The Spring 2018 issue features two Oklahoma farmers – Cody Goodknight of Chattanooga and Joe Mayer of Guymon – who share the importance of Oklahoma’s agriculture sales tax exemption and its impact on today’s farm economy. The issue also features Tulsa County farmer Chad Selman, who is continuing a family legacy in the pecan business. The magazine also includes organizational updates from OKFB’s new Executive Director Thad Doye and OKFB President Rodd Moesel, details on a new […]
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OKFB members visit Capitol Hill, federal agencies on Congressional Action Tour April 16-20
More than 30 Oklahoma Farm Bureau members advocated for agriculture and rural Oklahoma in the nation’s capital during the organization’s Congressional Action Tour April 16-20. “It’s very important for Oklahoma farmers to develop relationships with our congressmen and senators,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “Our Farm Bureau staff talk to these leaders on our behalf, which is a big help to us as farmers and ranchers. But it’s even more important when congressmen and senators hear directly from real folks who are actually producing agricultural commodities.” The 2018 farm bill, international trade and wildfire relief programs were some of the […]
Nine students receive $1,000 YF&R college scholarships
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers committee has awarded nine high school seniors, one from each OKFB district, with a $1,000 college scholarship. “Our scholarship recipients give us great hope for agriculture’s future in every part of this state,” said Brent Howard, OKFB YF&R chairman. “As fellow young farmers and ranchers, the OKFB YF&R committee is proud to support these young scholars as they develop into leaders in the agriculture industry.” The nine scholarship recipients are listed below, along with a link to an individual press release. Lexi Vanderwork, Woodward County, District One Kole Lindenfelser, Roger Mills County, […]
How to help with the Oklahoma wildfire recovery
As catastrophic wildfires have raged across expanses of western Oklahoma in recent days, we have once again been reminded of both the tragedy of natural diasters and of the outpouring of support our agriculture community gives in trying times. Below we have compiled some resources for those affected by fires and those looking to aid in fire recovery efforts. If you have additions or corrections for this page, please email the OKFB communications department. Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance Claims hotline If you have Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance and have a fire-related claim to report, call the 24/7 new claims hotline […]
Comments wanted: Tell USTR to negotiate a better deal for America’s farmers and ranchers
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are invited to encourage the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate a better deal on behalf of America’s farmers and ranchers during a public comment period on trade dispute with China. American farmers and ranchers are already facing low commodity prices and the uncertainty of a ‘trade war’ drives prices even lower hurting farmers and ranchers and rural communities. Commodity prices will fall as both sides ratchet the trade dispute upward. China continues to add more agricultural products to its target list which includes beef, cotton, pork, nuts and soybeans to receive tariffs up to 25 percent. […]
Raspotnik-Jones joins OKFB field services
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has hired Penny Raspotnik-Jones as its southeastern field representative. In her position, Raspotnik-Jones will work as a liaison between county Farm Bureaus and the state Farm Bureau. She will serve members in Atoka, Bryan, Coal, Choctaw, Haskell, Hughes, Latimer, LeFlore, McCurtain, McIntosh, Pittsburg and Pushmataha Counties. A cattle rancher from Hartshorne, Oklahoma, Raspotnik-Jones and her family raise registered and commercial Angus cattle. “As a third-generation rancher, I am passionate about agriculture,” Raspotnik-Jones said. “If I can help another agriculture producer in my Farm Bureau role, then I feel that I have accomplished something truly important.” Raspotnik-Jones earned […]
Two OKFB members to be honored with Governor’s Excellence in Agriculture Awards April 10
Keith Kisling of Burlington and Jimmy Kinder of Walters will be honored with Governor’s Excellence in Agriculture Awards April 10, as announced today by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. The awards will be presented during a special ceremony hosted by ODAFF and sponsored by the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives April 10 at 2 p.m. in the state Capitol. The public is invited to attend the ceremony held as part of the state’s annual Oklahoma Ag Day celebration. Kisling, OKFB District Seven Director and Alfalfa County Farm Bureau member, will be honored with the Governor’s Outstanding Achievement […]
OKFB names Doye executive director
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau board of directors Wednesday announced Thad Doye has been se|ected to serve as the farm organization’s new executive director. Doye will lead OKFB’s staff, overseeing the day-to-day operations of Oklahoma’s largest general farm organization. “We are excited to have a lifelong Oklahoma farmer and rancher serving Oklahoma Farm Bureau as our executive director,” OKFB President Rodd Moesel said. “Thad brings with him decades of experience in agriculture, Farm Bureau, and a servant’s heart that we know will help him build and grow our organization to better serve our state’s farming and ranching families.” Doye was chosen […]
OKFB sponsors ag youth at 2018 OYE Sale of Champions
Oklahoma Farm Bureau helped support the state’s agriculture youth by purchasing more than $43,000 in premiums at the 2018 Oklahoma Youth Expo Sale of Champions held Friday, March 16 in Oklahoma City. Before the sale, OKFB was honored as the 2017 volume buyer for purchasing the most premiums at the 2017 sale. Farm Bureau purchased premiums on 19 animals, and also partnered with fellow agriculture and rural organizations and individuals to purchase premiums for 41 animals. “We’re honored to help support these bright 4-H and FFA members at the Oklahoma Youth Expo,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “The skills and […]
Travel to Washington, D.C. with Farm Bureau April 16-20
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members will travel to Washington, D.C., April 16-20 to promote agriculture and rural Oklahoma during the organization’s annual Congressional Action Tour. The weeklong trip allows members to bring the concerns of Oklahoma farmers and ranchers to Capitol Hill. Members will meet with Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation, along with officials of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To register for the trip, submit the completed registration form and full payment to the OKFB Public Policy Division by March 30. For more information, contact Tasha Duncan at 405-530-2681.
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