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 […]

Twelve high school seniors from across the state were recently selected to attend the Oklahoma Youth Leading Agriculture conference June 14-16. The OYLA conference is a three-day annual event hosted by Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers to prepare high school students for a future career in agriculture and to advance youth leadership.  Attendees have a full schedule for the conference, including a tour of Lopez Foods, a communications training session, a Capitol visit with Sen. Chris Kidd, and much more.  The 12 students selected for the OYLA conference are: Cheyenne Britt of Tulsa County Logan Carter of Rogers […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers state committee member Mindi Clark of Byron, Okla., was recently recognized as a Significant Woman in Oklahoma Agriculture by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry and Oklahoma State University. Brought up in Braman, OK on a small farm that raised swine and cattle, Clark was always drawn to the agricultural lifestyle. Long before she had the agricultural success and knowledge she does today, she was spending her time pouring into others and serving the agriculture community. Now a wife and new mother, she continues to impact lives through agriculture every day. “My […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee has released a preliminary schedule of events for the group’s leadership conference July 13-15 in Ardmore. The conference will include sessions and workshops at the Holiday Inn as well as on-site tours in the Ardmore-area, including Oklahoma Steel and Wire Company, the Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery and the Sam Noble Research Institute in Ardmore. The latest conference schedule is provided, and updated schedules will be available on the OKFB website as more details become finalized.
 To register, send this form to Zac Swartz by email to Zac.Swartz@okfb.com or by mail to Zac […]

More than $10,000 was raised for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation during the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Golf Tournament on Friday, May 12 at the Silverhorn Golf Club in Oklahoma City. More than 70 golfers making up approximately 20 teams played in the annual scramble-style tournament.  “We had a lot of fun at this year’s golf tournament, and we’re thankful for everyone’s contributions to the legal foundation,” said Travis Schnaithman, YF&R chairman. “We hope our donations will help the foundation continue to defend Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers in future legal issues.” The winning team included golfers […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers will hold their annual High School Discussion Meet during Oklahoma State University’s Big Three Field Days on Tuesday, July 18 at 2 p.m. in the OSU Animal Science Building in Stillwater. The contest is open to current high school students in 4-H or FFA. Each club or chapter may send one participant, who must attend a brief orientation on July 18 before the contest begins. The meet provides 4-H and FFA members throughout the state with an educational opportunity to enhance their speaking, reasoning and presentation skills all while analyzing issues in agriculture. The […]

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers will hold their 15th annual YF&R Golf Classic Friday, May 12 at SilverHorn Golf Club in Oklahoma City. The annual scramble-style tournament opens with check-in at 11:30 a.m., and golfers will tee off at 1 p.m. Several prizes will be awarded, and lunch will be provided. All proceeds from the event will be given to benefit the OKFB Legal Foundation. Registration is being accepted now through May 5 for teams and individuals. The cost is $350 per team of four golfers or $90 per individual.  Mulligans can be purchased for $10 each, […]

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee is now accepting applications for their annual $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors who will pursue a higher degree in agriculture after graduation. Nine $1,000 scholarships, one from each OKFB state board district, will be awarded to high school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture at an Oklahoma institution of high learning as a full-time student.  Applications must be postmarked no later than April 17, 2017. Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements: Must be a graduating high school senior.  Must enroll full time in an agriculture program at […]