Oklahoma Farm Bureau presented the OKFB County Excellence Award to Cherokee and Okmulgee County Farm Bureaus on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the organization’s 84th annual meeting in Oklahoma City. Modeled after the American Farm Bureau Federation’s County Activities of Excellence Award, this award recognizes county Farm Bureaus with the most outstanding or unique local program, activity or event. Cherokee County Farm Bureau teamed up with the Grand River Dam Authority to purchase more than 200 life jackets for public use on the Illinois River in May 2025, showcasing Farm Bureau’s commitment to Oklahoma’s natural resources and the organization’s impact beyond […]

Nick and Dani Marlin of Mayes County were honored with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award at the organization’s 84th annual meeting Nov. 7-9 in Oklahoma City. The award is presented to young farmers and ranchers who do not derive a majority of their income from a farming or ranching operation for excellence in agriculture and Farm Bureau. “Winning this award is a reflection of the hard work and dedication we put in every day,” Dani said. “It’s fun to take it home to our kids to show them that hard work pays off.” […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau recognized seven Oklahoma legislators during the organization’s 84th annual meeting for their commitment to agriculture and Oklahoma’s rural communities during the 2025 legislative session. OKFB’s Champion Award recognizes legislators who served as exemplary advocates for Oklahoma agriculture, going above and beyond for the state’s farmers and ranchers during Oklahoma’s 2025 legislative session. 2025 Champion Award winners include: Each legislator received a customized belt buckle to commemorate their commitment to agricultural policy and representing family farmers and ranchers. Photo caption information Each legislator is receiving their award from OKFB President Rodd Moesel (left) and OKFB Director of Public […]

Several county Farm Bureaus were recognized for their efforts to further agriculture and rural Oklahoma on Saturday, Nov. 8, during Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 84th annual meeting in Oklahoma City. Each year, OKFB recognizes the county Farm Bureaus that have excelled in program areas such as membership, public policy, local affairs, service to members, Women’s Leadership Committee and Young Farmers and Ranchers with a Presidential Star Award. The Six-Star Presidential Award was presented to Comanche, Haskell, Mayes, Okmulgee, Ottawa, Payne, Rogers, Texas and Washington County Farm Bureaus for excelling in six program areas. Caddo, Cherokee, Garfield, Grant, Hughes, Jackson, Kay, Kingfisher, […]

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 […]