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. The summit is free to attend, but registration is required. Lunch will be provided. Space for the event is limited – fill out the form below by […]
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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. […]
OKFB members elevate voice of agriculture in Washington, D.C.
More than 50 Oklahoma Farm Bureau members traveled to Washington, D.C., April 8-12 to advocate for agriculture and learn about the latest national issues facing the industry during OKFB’s 2024 Washington, D.C., Summit fly-in. The trip included congressional briefings, industry updates, group activities and time to tour the sights of our nation’s capital, allowing Oklahoma farmers and ranchers an opportunity to share their perspectives with officials and industry representatives who craft laws and oversee regulations impacting agriculture. Congressional briefings A series of congressional briefings highlighted the 2024 Washington, D.C., Summit, and members had the chance to hear from Sens. James […]
OWRB to host third round of stakeholder input meetings in April and May
The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is set to host the third round of stakeholder input meetings in April and May. 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 impending updates to Oklahoma’s Comprehensive Water Plan with discussions on water policy, future water supply and demand, water challenges and more. Registration is not required to attend the in-person meetings. For more information on the stakeholder input meetings and OCWP changes, visit the OWRB website. Upcoming meeting dates All meetings are scheduled for […]
Applications now open for 2024 Capitol Camp
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for Capitol Camp, set for June 12-13, 2024, at the Oklahoma state Capitol in Oklahoma City. Capitol Camp is an immersive two-day legislative experience for incoming high school juniors and seniors to learn about Oklahoma’s legislative process and how bills become law through a mock legislature held on the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Prior to the camp, students will have the opportunity to write a piece of legislation about an issue important to them with help from mentors through a series of Zoom calls. Students will then discuss, lobby and […]
OKFB members discuss foreign land ownership, 2024 election cycle during leadership conference
Nearly 100 Oklahoma Farm Bureau members gathered in Oklahoma City for the organization’s 2024 Leadership Conference held Tuesday, Feb. 13. The annual event serves to bring Farm Bureau members together for a day of learning and fellowship with a number of speakers and guests throughout the conference. The event kicked off with Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur giving an update on Oklahoma agriculture and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, of which Arthur is the president. Arthur recounted some of NASDA’s top priorities for the coming year, including the farm bill, agricultural research, animal disease preparedness, conservation […]
Ten legislators honored at OKFB leadership conference
Ten Oklahoma lawmakers were recently honored with the 2023 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Champion award at the organization’s annual leadership conference on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in Oklahoma City. The OKFB Champion award is presented to state lawmakers who serve as exemplary advocates for Oklahoma agriculture, going above and beyond for the state’s farmers and ranchers during the 2023 legislative session. Champion award recipients were Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall, Atoka; Rep. John Pfeiffer, Orlando; Rep. Dell Kerbs, Shawnee; Rep. David Hardin, Stilwell; Rep. Anthony Moore, Clinton; Sen. Brent Howard, Altus; Sen. Lonnie Paxton, Tuttle; Sen. Darcy Jech, Kingfisher; Sen. Chris Kidd, […]
Stitt’s State of the State projects positive outlook for agriculture, rural Oklahoma
Monday, Feb. 5, marked the start of the second regular session of the 59th Oklahoma legislature with Gov. Kevin Stitt’s annual State of the State address. Now in his sixth year in office, Gov. Stitt has taken the podium each February to shed light on Oklahoma’s triumphs and challenges as well as to share his vision for the future of the state. Several of Stitt’s key points in his 2024 address coincide with the policies set by Oklahoma Farm Bureau members and the work of the grassroots farm organization. In his speech, Stitt emphasized his determination to make Oklahoma the […]
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