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 […]
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OKFB chosen as State Business Accelerator Program partner for rural Oklahoma
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 […]
OKFB Ag PAC endorses, supports federal and state candidates ahead of June 28 primary election
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Ag PAC political action committee announced the endorsement of 13 candidates and financial support of an additional 26 in both state and federal races ahead of Oklahoma’s June 28 primary election. The state Ag PAC board – a group of Farm Bureau members selected by their respective OKFB districts – met May 25 to discuss candidate support and endorsement based on feedback gathered from county and districtwide PAC meetings throughout the month of May. The OKFB Ag PAC endorsed five candidates for United States Congress, three statewide candidates and five state Senate and state House of […]
OKFB to host FFA Reporters Conference July 11
Oklahoma Farm Bureau invites chapter FFA reporters to attend the second FFA Reporters Conference Monday, July 11 at the Sheraton Downtown Hotel in Oklahoma City. The conference will arm students with knowledge of basic communications techniques including social media, photography, videography, graphic design and writing from some of Oklahoma’s leading agricultural communications professionals. Registration is $25 and covers the full-day conference with breakout sessions, lunch, a t-shirt and fun giveaways. Agricultural education instructors will have the opportunity to participate in optional sessions to learn how to efficiently and effectively help students share the importance of FFA and agricultural education in […]
OKFB thanks Inhofe for commitment to agriculture after retirement announcement
Sen. Jim Inhofe announced today his retirement from the United States Senate after more than 50 years in public office. Oklahoma Farm Bureau president Rodd Moesel issued the following statement after Sen. Inhofe’s press conference: “Sen. Inhofe has been a tireless advocate for agriculture and a stalwart partner with Oklahoma Farm Bureau for decades. Farm Bureau members are saddened to learn he will be leaving the U.S. Senate, but he leaves an enduring legacy. We appreciate all he has done to support agriculture and rural America in our nation’s capital. “Sen. Inhofe championed numerous issues that had a positive impact […]
OKFB sets priority issues ahead of 2022 legislative session
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has set the organization’s top legislative priorities for the 2022 Oklahoma Legislative Session. These priority issues are brought forth and voted on by Farm Bureau members in all 77 counties. This year’s top priorities include medical marijuana, livestock and crop production, rural infrastructure, landowner advocacy and issues concerning Oklahoma’s future. Medical Marijuana A new priority issue for 2022, the regulation of medical marijuana is expected to take center stage in the upcoming legislative session. With the recent surge in medical marijuana operations around the state of Oklahoma, many Farm Bureau members have voiced their concerns on industry […]
OKFB launches $125,000 endowment to support OSU students in Washington, D.C.
Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently launched a $125,000 endowment with the OSU Foundation for Oklahoma State University students interning in Washington, D.C. The endowment will assist selected students in OSU’s Ferguson College of Agriculture with housing and other expenses incurred as part of their Washington, D.C.-based internship. “Our goal is to start a tradition and custom of having agricultural policy students in D.C.,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “This endowment is the first step in helping more students spend time in D.C. with congressional leaders and groups that support agriculture and our rural way of life.” The endowment is geared toward […]
Havens joins OKFB communications department
Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently named Rachel Havens as the organization’s assistant director of media relations and advocacy communications. Havens will work in the communications and public relations department to develop and grow relationships with news media statewide to expand the organization’s reach in promoting the interest and work of OKFB members and Oklahoma agriculture. She will also promote the organization’s advocacy efforts for OKFB’s grassroots members. “Although I didn’t grow up in production agriculture, this industry is largely responsible for shaping me into the person I am today,” Havens said. “Serving in this role is an incredible opportunity to give […]
OKFB joins ag, mineral groups to form Royalty Owner Coalition of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Farm Bureau joined four fellow agriculture and mineral owner groups this week to announce the formation of the Royalty Owner Coalition of Oklahoma, a non-profit corporation to create a structured, consistent and strong voice for the interests of Oklahoma mineral owners. Representing approximately 150,000 individual members, the founding organizations of ROCO include the National Association of Royalty Owners of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, American Farmers and Ranchers, Farmers Royalty Company and the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association. ROCO will work with elected officials on legislation impacting mineral owners including royalty payment accuracy and transparency, drilling incentives and long-lateral development, force pooling […]
OKFB welcomes $30 million grants for rural broadband
Oklahoma Farm Bureau commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent announcement to invest more than $30 million dollars in broadband infrastructure in rural Oklahoma, a priority issue for the organization. A part of the USDA’s ReConnect Program, the grants will provide internet connection to1,528 households including 3,897 people and 383 farms in Oklahoma. “The USDA’s recent announcement to send more federal dollars to rural Oklahoma for broadband expansion is welcome news for Farm Bureau members,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “While tremendous efforts are underway in our state to bring high-speed internet to all Oklahomans, we know it’s a costly […]
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