More than 70 Oklahoma Farm Bureau members traveled to Anaheim, California, for six days of action-packed sessions, competitions, networking and more during the 2026 American Farm Bureau convention Jan. 9-14. The event kicked off with the annual meeting of AFBF women where OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee members represented Oklahoma in the business session. WLC members also attended the AFBF women’s regional caucuses and a meet-and-greet breakfast with fellow Farm Bureau women from around the nation. OKFB’s Young Farmers and Ranchers members represented Oklahoma in three AFBF YF&R competitive events held during convention. Jacob and Chastity Beck of Logan County shared […]
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OKFB delegates help set AFBF policies for 2026
Five delegates from Oklahoma Farm Bureau helped set grassroots policy at the 2026 American Farm Bureau convention in Anaheim that will guide the policy efforts of the nation’s leading farm organization for the coming year. Farmers and ranchers from around the nation gathered on Tuesday, Jan. 13, to consider, discuss and vote upon proposed changes to the AFBF policy created and submitted by grassroots Farm Bureau members. Oklahoma was represented in the business meeting by Stacy Simunek, OKFB president; Kerry Givens, district four director; Gary Crawley, district five director, Macy Strom, district nine director; and Allison Theis, Young Farmers and […]
Statement: OKFB encouraged by state of Oklahoma settlement with George’s, Inc.
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Stacy Simunek released the following statement after Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a settlement had been reached with Arkansas-based poultry company George’s, Inc., in the State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods, Inc., et al., lawsuit regarding the application of chicken litter in the Illinois River Watershed. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau members appreciate the negotiated settlement struck between the state of Oklahoma and George’s, Inc., in the state’s decades-long lawsuit against Arkansas-based poultry companies. “Farm Bureau members have believed all along that there is a place for reasonable negotiations that will protect family farmers’ abilities to produce […]
Statement: OKFB supports poultry industry’s request for stay in Oklahoma poultry litigation
Oklahoma Farm Bureau president Stacy Simunek issued the following statement after poultry companies named in the State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods, Inc., lawsuit requested a stay following the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma’s judgment released December 19. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau supports the poultry industry’s motion for stay in the State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods, Inc., lawsuit, especially in light of the court’s recent judgment that would irreparably harm Oklahoma poultry producers. “Farm Bureau members maintain that family farmers will suffer the most under the court’s settlement. These are family farmers who have done everything […]
Poultry producers call on Stitt to prevent reduction of Oklahoma poultry operations during town hall in Adair County
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt joined more than 200 poultry producers Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Double R&P Grill in Adair County to visit with them about possible solutions to the ongoing State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods, Inc. lawsuit. Stitt’s comments were focused on solutions to help poultry growers after a recent announcement by Tyson Foods that the poultry company plans to reduce poultry operations in the Illinois River watershed in light of the state of Oklahoma’s proposed settlement, written by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond. The move by Tyson comes after Drummond asked the judge in the case to […]
Farm Bureau members, counties honored at OKFB’s 84th annual meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau honored achievements and accomplishments of the organization’s members during the past year at OKFB’s annual awards banquet held Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City. Awards were presented to county Farm Bureaus for outstanding achievement in advocating for agriculture and Oklahoma’s rural communities with Presidential Star Awards, the John I. Taylor Award, the Lewis H. Munn Award and more. Awards were also given to young farmers and ranchers, members of Oklahoma’s agriculture community, and nine farm and ranch families who were recognized for upholding our state’s richest agricultural traditions. Awards presented during the evening […]
State resolutions committee considers grassroots policy proposals ahead of OKFB annual meeting
More than 40 Oklahoma Farm Bureau members from across the state of Oklahoma gathered for the state resolutions committee meeting Oct. 21-22 in Oklahoma City. The meeting serves as a major stepping stone in the organization’s grassroots policy development process, bringing together farmers, ranchers and agriculturists from all backgrounds to consider grassroots policy proposals submitted by county Farm Bureaus throughout the late summer and early fall. The state resolutions committee is comprised of Farm Bureau members from the 25 counties selected to serve on the resolutions committee as well as representatives from the Women’s Leadership Committee, Young Farmers and Ranchers […]
Two Farm Bureau members appointed to USDA state director roles
Two Oklahoma Farm Bureau members were tapped as Oklahoma’s United States Department of Agriculture state directors by President Donald Trump on Thursday, Aug. 21. Eddie Fields of Osage County was named state executive director for Oklahoma’s Farm Service Agency, and Zac Swartz of Canadian County was appointed as state director for rural development in Oklahoma. Fields is a third-generation cattleman and agricultural producer from Wynona. He has served as chairman of the Oklahoma Ethics Commission and has served on the Oklahoma Mining Commission. He is also a former state senator and state representative, serving the people of Oklahoma from 2008-2018. […]
OKFB members gather to discuss water issues during OKFB water working group meeting
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Water Working Group joined together for the group’s third meeting July 15 in Oklahoma City. OKFB members representing all nine OKFB districts gathered to hear from guest speakers, learn about legal and regulatory frameworks, and discuss upcoming policy action surrounding water rights. Members began their morning hearing from Travis Tripp, Oklahoma Conservation Commission land management director, and Dan Dvorett, Oklahoma Conservation Commission technical programs director. Tripp and Dvorett shared a presentation on the Terry Peach Watershed Restoration Program, along with updates on their Red Cedar fire management program. Rep. Carl Newton of Cherokee joined with the […]
OKFB to kick off grassroots policy development season with August Area Meetings
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members around the state are invited to gather and discuss the issues and policies impacting agriculture at the organization’s annual August Area Meetings. The meetings serve as the beginning of Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy development season. OKFB members are encouraged to bring their ideas for potential changes and updates to the organization’s policy that will help agriculture and rural Oklahoma. In addition to policy discussions, updates on numerous OKFB programs and events will be shared by committee members and staff. A total of 11 meetings will be held across all nine Farm Bureau districts. Each meeting begins […]
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