Steve Shaw of OETA was recently presented with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Journalist of the Year award on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the organization’s 84th annual meeting in Oklahoma City. The award honors a journalist for their contributions through accurate and regular reports about Farm Bureau news, agricultural issues and the importance of these issues to Oklahoma and the nation. Shaw has shown a commitment to covering Oklahoma’s family farmers and ranchers, agricultural issues and rural views for OETA’s statewide Oklahoma News Report audience. He produced numerous stories featuring agriculture throughout the year, including stories on Farm Bureau members and […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau hosted nearly 2,000 4-H and FFA students comprising 230 chapters and clubs for the 2025 Oklahoma State Fair Livestock Judging Contest on Monday, Sept. 15, in Oklahoma City. Students in third grade through 12th grade evaluated eight classes of cattle, sheep, goats and hogs. They also answered a set of questions about a class of cattle and a class of goats. The top three individuals in the junior 4-H division were Wade Richey, Altus; Hake Herrel, Minco; and Garrett Griswold, Ripley. The top three teams were Lomega, Hartshorne, and Chickasha. The top three individuals in the junior […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently named Megan Knight as the organization’s new Women’s Leadership Committee and membership engagement coordinator. Knight will coordinate OKFB WLC events, activities and membership activities. “I’m honored to step into this role and build on the strong foundation of the Women’s Leadership Committee,” Knight said. “I am excited to support and engage women in agriculture across the state.” Knight joins OKFB from AgHires agriculture recruiting with a background in community engagement. She also served as a field representative for Congressman Frank Lucas, serving the western part of the state. Knight is no stranger to OKFB; as a […]

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee has awarded three $500 scholarships to students from Farm Bureau member families who are pursuing a career in nursing. The scholarships were awarded to Jenny Kijac of Jay, Cheyenne Kahoe of Mooreland, and Kate Burghartof McLoud. “The Women’s Leadership Committee understands the challenges students face when financing their education,” said Mignon Bolay, OKFB WLC chair. “We are proud to support these young ladies throughout their educational journeys to provide quality healthcare across rural communities.” Kijac, a Delaware County Farm Bureau member, is currently studying at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M to become a registered nurse. […]

Oklahoma small business owners can learn how to prepare applications for state and federal funding opportunities with the third session of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s In the Weeds masterclass series offered through the organization’s Oklahoma Grassroots Rural and Ag Business Accelerators program. The “Unlocking Lending Opportunities with TEDC” masterclass will be offered at eight different sites spread across Oklahoma on four different dates, ensuring local business owners in each region of the state have an opportunity to attend the in-person session. The session will prepare small business owners of all types to craft compelling applications and gather the necessary supporting documents […]