Oklahoma Farm Bureau is set to host the second-annual Ag Defense Fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. at Castle Falls in Oklahoma City. Tickets for the event are $250 per person. Table sponsorships are available for $2,500 and include eight seats and recognition at the event. Funds raised during the evening will support involvement in the political sphere to defend production agriculture from threats that seek to limit the ability of Oklahoma’s farm and ranch families to produce food, fiber and fuel in our state. Space for the fundraiser is limited – guests should RSVP using the form below. […]
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Oklahoma Water Resources Board to host fourth round of stakeholder input meetings in October
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are invited to attend the Oklahoma Water Resources Board’s fourth round of stakeholder input meetings throughout the month of October. As the largest user of water in Oklahoma, it is crucial for agriculture to have a voice in these meetings. The stakeholder meetings will center on the 2025 updates to Oklahoma’s Comprehensive Water Plan with discussions on water policy, water management strategies and more. For more information on the stakeholder input meetings and OCWP changes, visit the OWRB website. Upcoming meeting dates Northeast Region Thursday, October 24 | 1 – 4 p.m. Rogers State University – […]
OKFB names Westwood head of public policy, Milliman joins department
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has selected Kinsey Westwood to lead the organization’s public policy department as senior director of public policy, and has tapped Gage Milliman to join the policy department as a director of public policy. Westwood has served as OKFB’s Senior Public Policy Consultant since 2023 in addition to a previous stint with the organization from 2011-2012. In her new role, Westwood will oversee the advocacy efforts of Oklahoma’s largest general farm organization at the state legislature and through the rulemaking and regulatory processes. Westwood will also work with Oklahoma’s congressional delegation and federal agencies to advance OKFB’s grassroots […]
OKFB members invited to share potential impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiration
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are invited to share their stories of how the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will impact their operations ahead of a tax roundtable hosted by Congressman Kevin Hern on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Oklahoma City. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 sunsets at the end of 2025, meaning the end to many beneficial provisions for farmers and ranchers. The result will be increased taxes for most farm households, with the impact varying based on the type of farm. Primary changes expected with the expiration of the TCJA include: Income tax provisions […]
OKFB hosts first of several meetings on private property rights
Oklahoma Farm Bureau held the first of several public meetings on private property rights on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the Lincoln County fairgrounds in Chandler. This educational meeting was organized to focus on the importance of private property rights in Oklahoma with recent wind farm development throughout the state. Almost 90 attendees joined to express their concerns and ask questions regarding these recent developments that have the potential to significantly impact family farms and ranches. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau has a long history of advocating for private property rights, and we were proud to offer local community members the opportunity to […]
OKFB to host public meeting on private property rights in Lincoln County
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is set to host the first of several public meetings on private property rights Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 6-8 p.m. at the Lincoln County fairgrounds in Chandler. The educational meeting will focus on the importance of private property rights in Oklahoma – a longstanding priority issue for Farm Bureau members. The push comes as recent wind farm developments in Oklahoma have stirred many residents to call for zoning and land-use restrictions, which have the potential to significantly affect family farmers and ranchers. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Kinsey Westwood […]
OKFB Legal Foundation to host water summit Sept. 6
Notice: This event has been canceled. Water resources will be shared with county Farm Bureaus in the weeks to come for use during the policy development process. The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation is set to host the first-ever water summit on Friday, Sept. 6, at the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center in Stillwater. The summit is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will feature information on Oklahoma’s water law and water regulations, new water technologies, the future of water in Oklahoma and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of water experts during the event. […]
OKFB reflects on legacy, accomplishments following passing of Sen. Jim Inhofe
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel issued the following statement Tuesday after learning of the passing of Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe: “Oklahoma Farm Bureau members were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sen. Jim Inhofe. Sen. Inhofe was a remarkable leader and wonderful friend to agriculture and rural Oklahoma since his time in the state legislature more than 50 years ago. “During his tenure in the U.S. Senate, Sen. Inhofe was awarded the American Farm Bureau Golden Plow Award, AFBF’s Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award, and OKFB’s Distinguished Service Award – the highest honors from both organizations. His […]
2024 Legislative Review
Thursday, May 30, marked the end of the 2024 Oklahoma legislative session as state lawmakers adjourned sine die in Oklahoma City. A legislative session that began with thousands of bills available for consideration became a two-issue session for Oklahoma Farm Bureau when the focus turned to poultry growers and groundwater permitting right out of the gate. Poultry nutrient management plans SB 1424 by Sen. Brent Howard and Rep. John Pfeiffer became a prominent conversation at the state Capitol at the beginning of February and crossed the finish line just before session ended in May. The bill protects poultry growers who […]
OKFB Ag PAC endorses congressional, state candidates ahead of June primary
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Ag PAC political action committee has endorsed five congressional candidates and 30 state candidates ahead of Oklahoma’s primary election on Tuesday, June 18. The state Ag PAC board – a group of Farm Bureau members selected by their respective OKFB districts – met in late May to discuss candidates based on feedback gathered from county and districtwide PAC meetings throughout the month of May. The PAC has endorsed the following candidates for federal, statewide, Oklahoma Senate and Oklahoma House of Representatives races: United States Congress Kevin Hern – U.S. House District 1 Josh Brecheen – U.S. […]
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