Oklahoma Farm Bureau is excited to have Asleep at the Wheel for our entertainment on Saturday night during our convention. Asleep at the Wheel is an American country music group that was formed in Paw Paw, West Virginia, but based in Austin, Texas. Altogether, they have won nine Grammy Awards since their 1970 inception. In their career, they have released more than twenty studio albums, and have charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard country charts. Their highest-charting single, “The Letter That Johnny Walker Read”, peaked at No. 10 in 1975, which you can listen to below! […]
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Scott Klososky chosen as opening speaker for 72nd convention
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is proud to announce Scott Klososky as our speaker for our opening session at convention. Scott Klososky, a former CEO of three successful tech startup companies and principal at Future Point of View, a technology consulting firm, specializes in seeing beyond the horizon of how technology is changing the world. Scott’s vision and ability to see trends in emerging technologies allow him to be a thought leader who applies his skills to help organizations thrive, leaders prosper, and entire industries move forward. As a technology entrepreneur, he continually works in the trenches of building his own companies. […]
Vespers speakers announced for OKFB 72nd convention
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is looking forward to having Addison Baker and Paul Metcalfe as the two speakers during our vespers session during convention this year. Addison Baker, 12 years old from Norman, Oklahoma… just loves singing! She performs for many events throughout the metro and has been performing the National Anthem for The OKC Thunder and OU sporting events since she was 7. She just recently sang at Texas Motor Speedway for the IZOD IndyCar Series Event-The Firestone 550 which was nationally televised on ABC! She opened for Wanda Jackson at the Music4Moore benefit concert, was the kick-off performer for […]
Fifth graders encouraged to participate in Oklahoma Arbor Week Poster Contest
Oklahoma Forestry Services is encouraging fifth-grade classes across the state to participate in the 2014 Oklahoma Arbor Week Poster Contest giving students the opportunity to utilize their creativity while learning about the importance of trees. Working with the theme “Trees are Terrific….in all shapes and sizes,” students have until November 29th to submit posters for consideration. Oklahoma’s Arbor Week is the last week of March. “The Arbor Week Poster Contest is a fun way to get kids interested in tree diversity,” said State Forester George Geissler. “We also provide educators with excellent teaching materials about trees, and their value in […]
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma provides grant to help bring health care to rural areas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma has provided Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences with a $250,000 grant to expand the OSU TeleHealth network and provide additional access to health care for residents in rural areas of the state. “Our primary mission at the OSU Center for Health Sciences is to provide primary care physicians for rural and underserved Oklahoma,” said Dr. Kayse Shrum, OSU Center for Health Sciences president. “Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is one of our strongest partners in meeting this mission and recognizing the key role our TeleHealth program plays in delivering […]
Rural Economic Outlook Conference scheduled for November
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is proud to help sponsor the 2013 Rural Economic Outlook Conference upcoming in November. The conference will focus on trends and expectations regarding the rural economy and agriculture. Mr. Joe Kotkin is the keynote speaker for the conference and will address key considerations for agricultural lenders, rural leaders, and others, which will be upcoming in the next year. Kotkin is an internationally-recognized authority on global, economic, political and social trends. The conference will also feature presentations on water issues affecting agriculture and rural Oklahoma, an outlook panel, research updates, and the state of rural Oklahoma and agriculture. […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau introduces new agricultural audio program
Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently debuted its newest audio feature, All Around Oklahoma Agriculture, which provides a unique perspective on the state’s agriculture industry. The program is produced by OKFB Director of Corporate Communications Sam Knipp. “This new audio format gives us an opportunity to provide an in-depth look at critical ag topics without the time constraints of our more traditional radio reports,” Knipp said. “It gives listeners a chance to hear timely reports from the field as we travel around the state each week visiting with industry officials and OKFB leaders.” The program is produced several times each week and […]
Lesser-Prairie Chicken Range-Wide Conservation Plan complete; meeting on Sept. 17
A fourth version of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Range-Wide Conservation Plan is now complete. The RWP is an effort by the state fish and wildlife agencies of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas to conserve the LPC with the intent to preclude the need to list the species as threatened or endangered under the ESA. In the event it is listed as a federally protected species, this plan provides a timely pathway to delisting. Click here to see a copy of the RWP plan. Also, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will be holding an informational meeting on the RWP […]
OKFB announces vice president of field services
Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently named Holly Carroll vice president of field services. In her new position, Carroll will lead OKFB field representatives as they serve as liaisons between the counties and the state Farm Bureau. She will also work with other OKFB divisions to ensure counties are informed about issues affecting agriculture and rural Oklahoma. “I am confident in Holly’s ability to lead our field services staff as they fulfill a critical role in communicating with our members and leaders in each county,” said Monica Wilke, executive director of Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies. “Holly’s tremendous leadership skills and […]
Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation donates $100,000 to protect students from severe weather
The Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation, in conjunction with Oklahoma Farm Bureau, announced today a $100,000 donation to help install storm shelters in Oklahoma schools. Rep. Mark McBride and Rep. Jon Echols accepted the donation on behalf of Shelter Oklahoma Schools, an Oklahoma charity established to build storm shelters in schools in the aftermath of the devastating May 2013 tornadoes in central Oklahoma. “The foundation commends Shelter Oklahoma Schools for developing a private sector solution to install storm shelters in our schools around the state,” said Jeramy Rich, president of the Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation. “Keeping our schools and […]
