Over the last few weeks, Oklahoma Farm Bureau members gathered within their districts for the organization’s annual August Area Meetings across the state. Signifying the beginning of the OKFB grassroots policy development process, members were able to share issues they are facing within their local communities and ask questions about OKFB policy on a variety of topics. Members also learned more about upcoming organizational activities. Within OKFB’s nine districts, 11 meetings were held. Below is a list of the top six most common issues Farm Bureau members discussed at the meetings as they prepare to develop the organization’s policy for […]
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Legislative update: Rural health care, taxes and private property rights
In the first month of the legislative session, Oklahoma Farm Bureau has seen movement on a number of issues important to members including legislation on rural healthcare, the agriculture sales tax exemption and ad valorem taxes. Rural health care To help increase health care access for Oklahomans who live outside the major metro areas, OKFB has voiced its support for legislation that would remove the physician supervision requirements for certified registered nurse anesthetists and nurse practitioners. As Farm Bureau members are well aware, Oklahoma is facing a healthcare crisis that is impacting rural areas. Hospitals are shutting down. Physicians are […]
Thompson joins OKFB public policy
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has named Steve Thompson an assistant director of public policy in OKFB’s public policy division. Thompson was raised on the Lincoln County farm his family settled in the land run of 1891. After studying agricultural education and agricultural economics at Oklahoma State University, he worked for nine years at the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, first as legislative liaison, then as associate commissioner. During his time with ODAFF, their team at the state Capitol helped to secure historic funding for rural fire departments and a new $12 million agriculture laboratory. Thompson owned and operated an agribusiness policy consulting […]
OKFB Leadership Conference draws large crowd with prominent list of speakers
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members from across the state gathered for the OKFB State Leadership Conference held Feb. 18-19 in Oklahoma City. The two-day event provided members with the opportunity to hear from state officials and leaders from around the state, learn about the latest Farm Bureau news, and receive information on details regarding the regulatory issues affecting agriculture. More than 220 members in attendance had the opportunity to hear from Gov. Kevin Stitt as he discussed what he has been doing since taking the office. Having already visited nearly 20 state agencies, one of the first governors to do so, […]
Oklahoma farmers encouraged by new Clean Water Rule, Moesel says
Oklahoma farmers are encouraged by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed Clean Water Rule, Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel said in a recent Gaylord News story. “We’re very encouraged,” Moesel said. “We’ve been working for several years to get the last rule, which we thought was a terrible overreach, moderated to where it made sense.” The proposed rule replaces the Obama-era Water of the U.S., or WOTUS, rule that defined which waterways were regulated under the Clean Water Act. Farmers and ranchers across the country, including OKFB members, found the WOTUS rule to be burdensome government overreach. The new […]
State legislators honored with OKFB 100 Percent Club
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members recently honored members of the Oklahoma Legislature with its 100 Percent Club Award for a 100-percent voting record with the organization during the 2018 legislative session. The lawmakers were scored on a handful of legislation important to Farm Bureau policy. “Accomplishing our mission of improving the lives of rural Oklahomans wouldn’t be possible without the support of these legislators who stood for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “We’re thankful for the work of our 100 Percent Club Award recipients who supported sound agriculture and rural policies throughout last year’s legislative session.” Senators […]
OKFB presents state leaders, legislators with 2018 Champion Award
Fifteen of Oklahoma’s top advocates for agriculture and rural Oklahoma were honored with the 2018 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Champion Award during the organization’s leadership conference held Feb. 18-19 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. The award is presented to state leaders and lawmakers who went above and beyond in 2018. “By standing up for the best interests of our state’s family farmers and ranchers, these 15 Oklahomans have supported policy to better our great state,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “We’re pleased to honor them for their service to agriculture and rural Oklahoma.” The 2018 Champion Award […]
Matthews joins OKFB as associate director of public policy
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has named Robyn Matthews an associate director of public policy in OKFB’s public policy division. In the position, she will work alongside other members of the public policy division advocating for OKFB’s grassroots policy at the state Capitol. “I look forward to working at the Capitol helping promote what the Farm Bureau members want and believe in,” Matthews said. “I hope to educate legislators on how certain policy might affect agricultural producers and to be a source of information as to why these topics are important to Farm Bureau members.” A native of Oklahoma City, Matthews attended […]
Legislative leaders slated for leadership conference
Four leaders of the Oklahoma Legislature are scheduled to appear on a panel during the 2019 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Leadership Conference on Monday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel near downtown Oklahoma City. House Speaker Charles McCall, Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, House Minority Leader Emily Virgin and Senate Minority Leader Kay Floyd will discuss leading agriculture and rural issues in a forum led by OKFB President Rodd Moesel. The legislative leaders join a lineup of other speakers including Gov. Kevin Stitt, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur, Solicitor General Mithun […]
Gov. Stitt, state leaders scheduled for OKFB Leadership Conference
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members will hear remarks from Gov. Kevin Stitt during the organization’s 2019 leadership conference to be held Feb. 18-19 in Oklahoma City. Stitt is scheduled to speak on Monday, Feb. 18 at 1:45 p.m. He will be joined at the conference by Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell, Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur and state legislative leaders. The annual conference provides OKFB leaders an opportunity to discuss important agriculture and rural policy issues, meet with state leaders, and develop leadership skills within the organization. A conference agenda may be found on the OKFB website. For information about attending the conference, […]
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