The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers committee gathered more than 2,000 pounds of food plus cash donations to help feed Oklahomans facing food insecurity through the committee’s Fill the Sack food drive. The food drive collected a total of 2,131 pounds of food items along with $1,660 cash contributions that were donated to local food assistance programs across the state and to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. “As young agriculturalists, we understand firsthand the dedication and hard work it takes to produce food for our communities,” said Allison Theis, OKFB YF&R chair. “OKFB’s Young […]
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OKFB YF&R to host YF&R and Collegiate Day at the Capitol April 7
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers members and Collegiate Farm Bureau members will advocate for agriculture at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City Tuesday, April 7, during the OKFB YF&R and Collegiate Day at the Capitol. The event is an opportunity for young agriculturalists to learn about the issues Oklahoma’s legislature is considering that have policy implications for Oklahoma agriculture and our state’s rural communities. The event will begin with an option evening of fellowship at Toby Keith’s in Oklahoma City Monday, April 6, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The legislative day will kick off at 8:30 a.m. with […]
Applications for 2026 YF&R Collegiate Scholarship now available
Applications are now available for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Collegiate Scholarship. The Collegiate Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to an Oklahoma Collegiate Farm Bureau member. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2026 Requirements for the 2026 YF&R Collegiate Scholarship can be found below. Applications can be found online at okfb.org/applications. For questions or more information, contact Burton Harmon, senior director of YF&R, at (405) 523-2300. Requirements:
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 […]
Tulsa County Farm Bureau member appointed to serve as AFBF YF&R chair
Tulsa County Farm Bureau member Tommy Salisbury was appointed to serve as the chair of the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers committee on Sunday, Jan. 11, during AFBF’s 2026 convention in Anaheim, California. Salisbury was appointed to serve a 2-year term as chair Sunday after being appointed to the AFBF YF&R committee in early 2025. Salisbury farms about 3,200 acres of soybeans and milo in Tulsa County, and he also has a custom hay-baling operation, runs more than 200 cow/calf pairs and 500 yearlings, and owns the Collinsville Livestock auction. He also owns the Collinsville feed store to […]
OKFB Young Farmers and Ranchers to host “Fill the Sack” food drive
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee is kicking off the new year by hosting their second-annual “Fill the Sack” food drive, a community initiative designed to fight hunger in Oklahoma running from Jan. 1 through Feb. 17. The YF&R committee, alongside local county Farm Bureau members, is committed to making a difference in the lives of Oklahomans. This year, they strive to collect donations to help stock local food banks with the hope of ensuring that every family in need has access to nutritious meals during these challenging times. Each county Farm Bureau has been mailed two […]
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 […]
OKFB YF&R names discussion meet winners
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers named the winners of four discussion meet competitive events on Friday, Nov. 7, during the organization’s 84th annual meeting in Oklahoma City. Celine Walker of Comanche County was named the 2025 winner of the YF&R Discussion Meet, Ryne Crosthwait of Oklahoma State University was named the 2025 Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet winner, and Katelee Martin of Alva was named the High School Discussion Meet winner. YF&R competitors faced fellow participants in a panel-style discussion where each competitor’s performance was evaluated on the exchange of ideas and information on predetermined topics. Participants were […]
Oklahoma State University recognized as top Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter
The Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter at Oklahoma State University was honored with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Moesel Award on Friday, Nov. 7, during the organization’s 84th annual meeting in Oklahoma City. The Moesel Award recognizes the top Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter that works to improve their local chapter while strengthening the Farm Bureau organization. The OSU chapter was active throughout the 2024-2025 school year, participating in several activities around the OSU campus, attending YF&R summer conference, hosting industry tours, attending American Farm Bureau’s FUSION conference and more. The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting is the organization’s […]
OKFB’s YF&R Moesel Award now open through October 15
The 2025 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Moesel Award is now open through Wednesday, October 15. The Moesel award recognizes the top Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter that works to improve their local committees while strengthening the Farm Bureau organization. Each Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter is encouraged to participate by describing the chapter’s activities and events throughout the year, no matter how large or small the scope. Moesel Award applications must be submitted by October 15 through email to YF&R coordinator Burton Harmon. The application can be found on the applications page on the OKFB website. For more questions or more information, contact […]
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