Applications for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee’s Nurses Scholarship is open now until July 10, 2026. The annual scholarship program awards three $500 scholarships to students studying in a nursing program at an accredited college, university, vo-tech or trade school. Applicants must be Oklahoma Farm Bureau members or a member of a Farm Bureau family. The WLC understands the important role nurses and health care professionals play in ensuring a high quality life for all residents across our state, and especially rural residents. With the cost of education increasing yearly, the committee is proud to award three students […]
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Oklahoma educators can now apply to receive accurate agriculture books by June 10 through OKFB’s Bushels for Books program
Oklahoma educators can now apply for a chance to receive a package of accurate agriculture books through Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Bushels for Books program. The program is a collaborative effort between the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee and the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture with the goal of placing books in Oklahoma classrooms and schools to help tell the true story of farming, ranching and food. Pre-K to eighth-grade teachers can apply now through June 10, 2026 for a chance to receive books that target their class’ grade level and subject, and school librarians can apply for books that span multiple grade […]
OKFB members “Imagine, Grow, Lead” at 2026 AFBF convention in Anaheim
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 […]
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 […]
Eleven Oklahoma teachers receive accurate agriculture books through OKFB’s Bushels for Books
Eleven Oklahoma educators were selected to receive a basket of accurate agriculture books as part of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Bushels for Books program. A collaboration between the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture and the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee, Bushels for Books is designed to spread agriculture literacy to children around the state through providing a selection of books that accurately portray the agriculture industry. “As people become further removed from production agriculture, it is important for children to learn where their food comes from,” said Mignon Bolay, WLC chair. “We hope these books will provide a fun way for them to […]
OKFB WLC holds annual conference for Farm Bureau women in Lawton
More than 100 Oklahoma Farm Bureau women from around the state gathered for a weekend of fellowship, service and learning during the 2025 OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee’s annual statewide conference at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lawton April 25-26. The conference featured breakout sessions, community service projects, a silent auction fundraiser and networking opportunities. The conference kicked off Friday, April 25, with a trip to Medicine Park where members had lunch at The Old Plantation Restaurant and explored the town. The tour group then traveled into the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge where the group visited the top of Mt. Scott, […]
Oklahoma educators can now apply to receive accurate agriculture books through OKFB’s Bushels for Books program
Oklahoma educators can now apply for a chance to receive a package of accurate agriculture books through Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Bushels for Books program. The program is a collaborative effort between the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee and the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture with the goal of placing books in Oklahoma classrooms and schools to help tell the true story of farming, ranching and food. Pre-K to eighth-grade teachers can apply now through June 10 for a chance to receive books that target their class’ grade level and subject, and school librarians can apply for books that span multiple grade levels. […]
OKFB, ag groups request to submit amicus curiae brief in poultry case
Oklahoma Farm Bureau teamed up with four fellow agricultural organizations to support poultry farmers in a case before the Oklahoma Supreme Court. OKFB joined the Poultry Federation, American Farmers and Ranchers, the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and the Oklahoma Pork Council to request to submit an amicus curiae – or “friend of the court” – brief in support of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry’s appeal of a lawsuit brought by the Spring Creek Coalition against the agency for its regulation of poultry growers. In June 2024, the judge in Delaware County District Court issued an order supporting the […]
OKFB hosts successful 83rd annual meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members from across the state gathered Nov. 8-10 at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City for the organization’s 83rd annual meeting where they elected new leaders, set organizational policy for the coming year, recognized outstanding members and learned from speakers. “We had a really wonderful convention this year,” said OKFB President Rodd Moesel. “Everybody enjoyed the chance to fellowship and visit with one another and address the issues of the day during the resolutions sessions. A lot of times in agriculture, we are out on the farm or ranch and don’t get to see each other as […]
OKFB members elect board members, committee leaders at 2024 annual meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members elected and re-elected several leaders during the organization’s 83rd annual meeting Nov. 8-10 in Oklahoma City. Board of directors Jimmy Taylor of Roger Mills County was elected to serve as the new District 2 director, filling the seat of retiring director Monte Tucker. He will serve a three-year term representing Beckham, Custer, Greer, Harmon, Kiowa, Jackson, Roger Mills, Tillman and Washita counties. Gary Crawley of Pittsburg County will return to the OKFB board of directors after being elected to serve a three-year term as the new District 5 director. He will represent Atoka, Bryan, Choctaw, Haskell, […]
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