As wheat harvest continues across the state, Oklahoma farmers are invited to donate bushels of harvested crops to the Bushels for Books program. A partnership of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee and the Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation, the program each year accepts donated crops and monetary contributions to provide Oklahoma schools with bushel baskets of agriculture books. To donate harvested crops, farmers present a completed Bushels for Books form to their local co-op or grain elevator to designate the amount of bushels they wish to donate to the program. Educators and schools may apply to receive agriculture […]
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OKAgFund endorses, funds candidates in state elections
The OKAgFund, Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s political action committee, has endorsed 22 candidates and donated to 71 candidates running for election in statewide, state Senate and state House races. The OKAgFund board met Friday, May 18, to donate a total of $63,000 to candidates and to choose candidates for endorsement based on input from farmers and ranchers across Oklahoma. Comprised of OKFB members from across the state, the OKAgFund identifies candidates who demonstrate beliefs and actions that are consistent with OKFB’s policies, regardless of political affiliation. While the OKAgFund contributes financially to several state campaigns, an endorsement is the highest level […]
OKFB disappointed in House farm bill vote, Moesel says
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel issued the following statement after the U.S. House today rejected H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, by a vote of 198-213. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau is deeply disappointed in today’s House vote on the 2018 farm bill. Agriculture is the backbone of our state’s economy. When farmers and ranchers succeed, our rural communities prosper and our economy thrives. “The commodity and conservation programs within the farm bill provide stability to our state’s farmers and ranchers that directly impact their planning and everyday business decisions. The farm bill’s failure creates an unreliable business […]
Jackson County member named to state water board
Matt Muller, a Jackson County Farm Bureau member, has been chosen by Gov. Mary Fallin to serve a seven-year term on the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Representing all geographic areas of the state and diverse groups of water users, the OWRB board of directors define policy and conduct the state’s water business. “A plentiful water supply is absolutely critical to the success of Oklahoma agriculture,” said Rodd Moesel, Oklahoma Farm Bureau president. “As a family farmer with direct experience in conserving and using water, Matt will serve the OWRB well as it decides how to best steward our state’s most […]
Kisling, Kinder honored with Governor’s Agriculture Awards
Gov. Mary Fallin presented two Oklahoma Farm Bureau members with her Governor’s Agriculture Awards May 9 during a ceremony hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry at the state Capitol. Keith Kisling of Burlington received the Governor’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award. This is the highest award given by the Governor to honor distinguished Oklahoma agriculture producers. The prestigious award honors leaders in the agriculture industry who exemplify personal values, performance, and achievement. Recipients are recognized for having high standards of conduct, leadership, innovation, and accomplishments in agriculture and as serving as a role model for Oklahoma […]
Texas County Farm Bureau member Joe Mayer appointed to State Board of Agriculture
Texas County Farm Bureau member Joe Mayer of Guymon, Oklahoma, has been appointed by Gov. Mary Fallin and confirmed by the Oklahoma Senate to serve a four-year term as a member of the State Board of Agriculture. The State Board of Agriculture both promotes and regulates agriculture in Oklahoma. The board has regulatory authority over areas such as animal health, food safety and consumer protection including fertilizer and pesticides, forestry and wildfire management and environmental issues. “Joe is a leader in the agriculture community whose knowledge and experience will prove valuable in his role on the State Board of Agriculture,” […]
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, […]
Woodward student receives $1,000 Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers scholarship
Lexi Vanderwork, a Woodward High School senior, has been awarded a $1,000 college scholarship from the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. The scholarship is presented to high school seniors pursuing a degree in agriculture at an accredited Oklahoma institute of higher learning. After graduating in May, Vanderwork plans to study agribusiness at Oklahoma State University. Other students receiving the award include Arthur “Kole” Lindenfelser, Reydon; Tyler Wilkinson, Calumet; Alisa Northcutt, Tishomingo; Toby Bowles, Colbert; Kaylyn Branen, Collinsville; Paden Day, Mulhall-Orlando; Tanner Wofford, Allen; and Taylor Cartmell, Perkins. The nine scholarship recipients have a wide variety of career […]
Reydon student receives $1,000 Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers scholarship
Kole Lindenfelser, a Reydon High School senior, has been awarded a $1,000 college scholarship from the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. The scholarship is presented to high school seniors pursuing a degree in agriculture at an accredited Oklahoma institute of higher learning. After graduating in May, Lindenfelser plans to study animal science at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Other students receiving the award include Lexi Vanderwork, Woodward; Tyler Wilkinson, Calumet; Alisa Northcutt, Tishomingo; Toby Bowles, Colbert; Kaylyn Branen, Collinsville; Paden Day, Mulhall-Orlando; Tanner Wofford, Allen; and Taylor Cartmell, Perkins. The nine scholarship recipients have a […]
Calumet student receives $1,000 Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers scholarship
Tyler Wilkinson, a Calumet High School senior, has been awarded a $1,000 college scholarship from the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. The scholarship is presented to high school seniors pursuing a degree in agriculture at an accredited Oklahoma institute of higher learning. After graduating in May, Wilkinson plans to study agribusiness and agricultural communications at Oklahoma State University. Other students receiving the award include Lexi Vanderwork, Woodward; Kole Lindenfelser, Reydon; Alisa Northcutt, Tishomingo; Toby Bowles, Colbert; Kaylyn Branen, Collinsville; Paden Day, Mulhall-Orlando; Tanner Wofford, Allen; and Taylor Cartmell, Perkins. The nine scholarship recipients have a wide variety […]
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