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OKFB’s Bushels for Books donates agriculture books to 13 Oklahoma teachers

November 1, 2022

Thirteen Oklahoma teachers were recently selected to receive a basket of accurate agriculture books as part of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Bushels for Books program. The program is a collaboration between the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture and the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee. Pre-K through eighth-grade teachers across the state submitted applications to receive a basket of books for their classrooms, and the winners were selected by the WLC state board. “As the world becomes more urban, it is important for people to know what it takes to produce the food, fuel and fiber we rely on every day,” said Mignon Bolay, […]

OKFB, OCA to host gubernatorial candidate forum on agriculture

October 18, 2022

Oklahoma Farm Bureau and the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association are set to host a gubernatorial candidate forum on agriculture Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Comanche County Fairgrounds in Lawton. Incumbent Republican candidate Gov. Kevin Stitt is confirmed to attend. Democratic candidate Joy Hofmeister has been invited but has not yet confirmed. The candidate forum will be moderated by Ron Hays, director of farm programming for the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network. OKFB and OCA members are encouraged to attend, and the event is open to the general public. Details Event: OKFB/OCA Gubernatorial Forum on Agriculture Date: […]

Farm Bureau donates more than $60,000 to rural fire departments in battle against ongoing drought

October 13, 2022

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Fire Department Matching Program donated a total of $61,300 to rural fire departments around the state of Oklahoma. The program – a collaboration between OKFB, the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture and OKFB Insurance – matched donations made by county Farm Bureaus to local fire departments up to $450. “Oklahoma farmers and ranchers – many of whom are volunteer firefighters themselves – understand the importance of rural fire departments during an intense drought,” said David VonTungeln, president of the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture. “We hope the funds donated will provide some relief to our local firefighters in […]

OKFB welcomes appropriation of additional drought-relief funds

October 4, 2022

Governor Kevin Stitt announced today his signing of HB 1006 XX, a measure allocating an additional $20 million in drought relief for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. In the midst of a historic drought, Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel said the additional funding will provide some welcome relief to agricultural producers. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau members deeply appreciate Gov. Kevin Stitt and the state legislature for appropriating an additional $20 million in drought assistance for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers,” Moesel said. “These funds will help alleviate some of the strain and stress that our members have been facing for months on […]

Oklahoma congressional delegation honored with Friend of Farm Bureau awards

September 30, 2022

All seven members of Oklahoma’s delegation in the 117th United States Congress were recently honored with the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2022 Friend of Farm Bureau award for their service to agriculture, farmers and ranchers. Senators James Lankford and Jim Inhofe alongside Rep. Kevin Hern, Rep. Markwayne Mullin, Rep. Frank Lucas, Rep. Tom Cole and Rep. Stephanie Bice received the award after the AFBF board of directors approved the nominations from Oklahoma Farm Bureau. “The state of Oklahoma is fortunate to have a stellar group of senators and representatives in Washington, D.C.,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “Farm Bureau members […]

OKFB YF&R hosts record-breaking State Fair Livestock Judging Contest

September 16, 2022

A record 1,694 FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2022 Oklahoma State Fair Livestock Judging Contest at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Sept. 15 in Oklahoma City. The contest, sponsored by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers committee, kicked off the festivities for the 2022 Oklahoma State Fair. Students had the opportunity to evaluate several species of livestock, including market and breeding classes of beef, sheep and swine. In addition to the animal evaluation, participants answered questions in two classes. The top three individuals in the junior 4-H division were Owen Adams, Amber-Pocasset 4-H; Kuper Schneberger, Carnegie 4-H; […]

OKFB Ag PAC endorses two additional candidates, expands financial support ahead of Nov. 8 general election

August 31, 2022

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Ag PAC endorsed two more candidates and contributed an additional $16,900 in financial support to new and previously supported candidates leading up to the Nov. 8 general election. New OKFB Ag PAC endorsees include Josh Brecheen for United States House District 2 and Kim David, who the PAC previously supported for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner. Both candidates received financial support in addition to an endorsement. The Ag PAC awarded first-time financial support to three candidates, including Grant Green for Senate District 28, Mark Lepak for House District 9 and Clay Staires for House District 66. The Ag […]

OKFB Legal Foundation praises Supreme Court in recreational marijuana ruling

August 30, 2022

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled today to uphold the state statutory procedures a state question must follow to advance to the ballot. Last week, proponents of State Question 820 – a measure to legalize recreational marijuana – filed a petition to circumvent Oklahoma’s state statute for initiative petitions. The Court heard oral arguments on Friday, August 26 from the supporters of SQ 820 and Attorney General John O’Connor, who represented the Oklahoma Secretary of State, the Oklahoma State Election Board and Governor Kevin Stitt, who opposed the petitioners’ request to the court. The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation joined forces […]

OKFB Ag PAC issues additional endorsements, financial support for candidates in upcoming elections

July 20, 2022

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Ag PAC endorsed an additional four candidates and added $29,900 in financial support for candidates before the Aug. 23 runoff election. Headlining the field of new endorsees is Markwayne Mullin, a candidate for Sen. Jim Inhofe’s unexpired seat in the United States Senate. Mullin faces T.W. Shannon in the upcoming primary runoff. Additional new endorsements by the OKFB Ag PAC include Dell Kerbs for House District 26, Trey Caldwell for House District 63 and Jon Echols for House District 90. The Ag PAC issued additional financial support to Darcy Jech, who received an Ag PAC endorsement […]

OKFB chosen as State Business Accelerator Program partner for rural Oklahoma

July 18, 2022

Oklahoma Farm Bureau has been chosen as one of three entities that will manage the new State of Oklahoma Business Accelerator Program. OKFB was selected to administer the accelerator program in rural parts of the state by the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology. The accelerator program was created to help Oklahoma companies grow while creating jobs in the state. The program has been a priority for Gov. Kevin Stitt and is funded from appropriations made by the Oklahoma State Legislature in 2021. “As Oklahomans we understand the role that main-street businesses play in our small towns […]

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