Oklahoma Farm Bureau members gathered for the organization’s 77th annual meeting Nov. 16-18 will hear from Gov.-Elect Kevin Stitt, Lt. Gov.-Elect Matt Pinnell and Attorney General Mike Hunter. Stitt is scheduled to appear in a pre-recorded video during a general session on Saturday morning, Nov. 17, while Pinnell and Hunter will address members on-stage during the opening session on Friday, Nov. 16. All three state leaders were supported and endorsed by the OKAgFund, OKFB’s political action committee. The largest gathering of OKFB members each year, the three-day convention features an awards program celebrating member achievements, the setting of grassroots-member policy […]
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More than 80 percent of OKAgFund-supported candidates elected
The OKAgFund, Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s political action committee, achieved an 84 percent success rate in supporting candidates who were successful in the Nov. 6 general election. The committee was 100 percent successful in backing statewide candidates who were elected including Gov.-elect Kevin Stitt, Lt. Gov.-elect Matt Pinnell and Attorney General Mike Hunter. “We are excited about the opportunity to work with new Gov. Kevin Stitt and Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “These bright, capable new leaders have proven already that they are good listeners and are very interested in rural Oklahoma. We hope to work with […]
Congressional delegates earn Friend of Farm Bureau Award
Five members of Oklahoma’s congressional delegation recently were honored with the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Friend of Farm Bureau Award for their efforts to support Oklahoma farmers and ranchers during the 115th U.S. Congress. Sen. Jim Inhofe, along with Rep. Tom Cole, Rep. Frank Lucas, Rep. Markwayne Mullin and Rep. Steve Russell, received the award after being nominated by Oklahoma Farm Bureau and approved by the American Farm Bureau Federation board of directors. “As Oklahoma farmers and ranchers endure low commodity prices, uncertain export markets and a challenging farm economy, we’re thankful to have these five congressional delegates working on […]
Foundation announces name change to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
The Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation board of directors recently announced the non-profit foundation has changed its name to the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. With the support of Oklahoma Farm Bureau members and friends throughout the agriculture industry, the foundation has worked to promote agriculture, educate consumers, and support rural communities since its founding. However, the foundation board believed the foundation’s ties to Farm Bureau needed to be strengthened. “The name Farm Bureau is prominent in our rural communities because our members have been active and engaged across our state for generations,” said David VonTungeln, Oklahoma Farm Bureau […]
Mielke named vice president of communications and public relations
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has chosen Dustin Mielke to serve as vice president of communications and public relations for the organization. In the position, Mielke will guide the communications efforts of Oklahoma’s largest general farm organization in an effort to promote agriculture and OKFB’s member-focused grassroots advocacy. “For more than a decade, Dustin has faithfully served our members by communicating the incredible work of the Oklahoma agriculture community,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “I’m excited to see Dustin’s continued leadership in our communications department as they work diligently to strengthen Farm Bureau’s voice for farmers and ranchers.” Mielke has worked in […]
OKFB’s 77th Annual Meeting details and schedule released
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members from across the state are invited to gather with fellow members at OKFB’s 77th Annual Meeting to be held Nov. 16-18 at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Norman, Oklahoma. As the organization’s largest annual gathering, the annual meeting provides an opportunity to celebrate Farm Bureau achievements, elect OKFB leaders, set policy for the next year, fellowship with friends from around the state and more. This year, OKFB leaders and staff are eager to incorporate a few exciting changes to the convention’s schedule. On Friday, Nov. 16, a Foundation Night Out will allow members […]
OKFB Legal Foundation, other ag organizations file application in support of private property rights
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation, along with a coalition of agricultural organizations, this week filed an application supporting private property rights in a lawsuit between county commissioners and oil and gas companies. The Oklahoma Oil and Gas Association recently sued the Kingfisher County commissioners in the Oklahoma Supreme Court after the commissioners banned oil and gas companies from placing temporary produced-water pipelines in bar ditches along county roads. The OKFB Legal Foundation, along with Kingfisher County Farm Bureau, Oklahoma Farmers Union, Kingfisher County Farmers Union and the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, filed an amicus curiae application in the case to […]
OKAgFund endorses Stitt for governor, expands support for other candidates
The OKAgFund, Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s grassroots political action committee, has endorsed Kevin Stitt in the Oklahoma gubernatorial election following a meeting of the board on Thursday, Aug. 30. A grassroots committee comprised of OKFB members from around the state, the OKAgFund contributed an additional $29,500 in financial support to statewide candidates. The committee increased financial support for eight candidates and gave first-time financial support to 25 candidates. “As farmers, ranchers and rural Oklahomans, we aim to support like-minded candidates who value the rural way of life,” said Coy Farmer, chairman of the OKAgFund. “We are proud to stand with these […]
WLC, Foundation partner to donate accurate ag books to teachers
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee and OKFB’s Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation have partnered to sponsor the 2018 Bushels for Books program, which awards teachers and school librarians bushel baskets of accurate agriculture books to be used in their classrooms and libraries across the state. Selected by the OKFB WLC, the books will cover various agriculture topics based on the grade levels receiving the books. Most books are elementary age appropriate. Applications are now available online, and must be submitted no later than Sept. 14 to marcia.irvin@okfb.org or mail to Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Attn: Marcia Irvin, 2501 N. […]
YF&R award applications due Oct. 1
Each year, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers recognize members for their achievements through several awards presented at the OKFB Annual Meeting to be held Nov. 16-18, 2018 in Norman. OKFB YF&R members are encouraged to apply for the awards, due to the home office by Oct. 1. YF&R Achievement Award The YF&R Achievement Award is presented to OKFB’s top young farmer and rancher, and is based on his or her efforts in production agriculture and leadership achievement. Applicants must be Farm Bureau members between the ages of 18 and 35 who are actively engaged in production agriculture and […]
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