Brent Howard of Jackson County was named the 2017 Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet winner at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Nov. 10 in Norman, Oklahoma. Howard competed against four other participants in three rounds of debate-style discussion where performance was evaluated on the exchange of ideas and information on pre-determined topics. Participants were judged on their ability to offer constructive criticism, cooperation and communication while analyzing agricultural problems and developing solutions. “The discussion meet is just great in the aspect of it really gets you thinking about questions that are current events and currently major issues affecting […]
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Comanche County honored as Farm Bureau’s top county YF&R committee
The Comanche County Young Farmers and Ranchers committee was presented with the 2017 Charles L. Roff Award. The award was presented in Norman, Oklahoma, at the 2017 OKFB Annual Meeting Nov. 10. The Charles L. Roff Award encourages county YF&R groups to improve their local committees and activity participation while strengthening the Farm Bureau organization. “It’s a real honor,” said John Morris, Comanche County Farm Bureau YF&R chairman. “We work really hard and communicating with area young farmers and ranchers to get us together to help improve each others farming operations.” Comanche County YF&R hosted its annual farmhand olympics, where […]
OKFB honors members, counties during annual meeting awards program
Oklahoma Farm Bureau presented its top awards to members and counties during the organization’s 2017 Annual Meeting Nov. 10 in Norman, Oklahoma. The awards recognize individuals and counties for leadership, service and excellence within Farm Bureau and the agricultural industry. Awards and winners are listed below, along with a link to a press release, photo and more information. District Farm and Ranch Family Recognition Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award Phyllis HolcombCreek County Farm Bureau YF&R Achievement Award Chad SelmanTulsa County Farm Bureau YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award Dell FarrisStephens County Farm Bureau YF&R Charles L. Roff Award Comanche […]
Stephens County farmer wins award for excellence in agriculture, Farm Bureau
Dell Farris was named the winner of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award on Nov. 10 at the 2017 OKFB Annual Meeting in Norman, Oklahoma. The award recognizes successful young adults ages 35 years or younger who are involved in farming, but whose primary occupations are not farming or owning an agricultural business. Winners are chosen based on their involvement in agriculture and participation in Oklahoma Farm Bureau and other community organizations. “It’s a real honor,” Farris said of receiving the award. “I’m proud to be able to represent Oklahoma, my family and Stephens County.” […]
YF&R to host discussion meet at OKFB annual meeting
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers will host its annual discussion meet at the organization’s annual convention Nov. 10-12 in Norman, Oklahoma. The discussion meet is designed to replicate a committee meeting in which all participants are expected to discuss and actively contribute. Participants are evaluated on an exchange of ideas and information on a pre-determined topic in three rounds of debate-style discussion. Participants are judged on their ability to offer constructive criticism, cooperation and communication while analyzing agricultural problems and developing solutions. The overall winner will receive a prize package including a trip to compete in the […]
YF&R award applications due Oct. 13
Each year, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers recognize members for their achievements through several awards presented at the OKFB Annual Meeting in November. OKFB YF&R members are encouraged to apply for the awards, due to the home office by Oct. 13. YF&R Achievement Award The YF&R Achievement Award is presented to OKFB’s top young farmer and rancher, and is based on his or her efforts in production agriculture and leadership achievement. Applicants must be Farm Bureau members between the ages of 18 and 35 who are actively engaged in production agriculture and receive a majority of his or […]
YF&R announces winners of annual State Fair livestock judging contest
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers hosted more than 1,000 agriculture students during their annual State Fair livestock judging contest Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Oklahoma City. FFA and 4-H members in junior and senior categories judged eight categories of livestock with two classes of questions. “Our YF&R committee loves providing this chance for our state’s agriculture students to hone their livestock judging skills,” said Travis Schnaithman, OKFB state YF&R Chairman. “Many of our committee members grew up judging livestock, and we know the decision-making and reasoning skills students learn through the contest.” The top-placing teams in the contest […]
YF&R to host annual livestock judging contest at the Oklahoma State Fair
Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers committee will host students from across the state at the group’s annual Oklahoma State Fair Livestock Judging Contest on Sept. 14 at the state fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. on Sept. 14 in Barn 3. The contest will begin at 10 a.m. in Barn 8. Contestants may compete on a team or as individuals. The entry fee will be $5 per person or $20 per team. The contest will include market and breeding classes of beef cattle, sheep and swine. Awards will be presented in the two divisions […]
OKFB YF&R names high school discussion meet winner
Emile Mittelstaed of Amber-Pocasset High School was named the winner of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers high school discussion meet held Tuesday, July 18, in Stillwater. Held in conjunction with Oklahoma State University’s Big Three Field Days, the event attracted 15 competitors from across the state. The high school discussion meet allows high school students to participate in an event that promotes basic discussion skills, develops an understanding of agricultural issues and explores how groups can pool knowledge to solve problems. Tess Haddock of Glenco High School and Emily Kennedy of Edmond High Schools received second and […]
OKFB YF&R members visit Ardmore area for annual conference
More than 30 young agriculturalists gathered in the Ardmore area for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers summer conference held July 13-15. The event brought together YF&R members from around the state for two days of tours, agricultural information and fun with fellow agriculturalists. “We had a great time at this year’s YF&R summer conference,” said Travis Schnaithman, OKFB YF&R state chairman. “Our members enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about agriculture and agribusiness in southern Oklahoma while expanding our perspectives.” The conference kicked off on Thursday, July 13, with a cookout sponsored by Oklahoma AgCredit along with volleyball and […]
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