The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers committee recently awarded nine $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors and one $1,000 to a Collegiate Farm Bureau member. Each recipient is pursuing a degree at an institution of higher learning with hopes to contribute to agriculture and rural Oklahoma. “The YF&R scholarship program is an exciting way to invest in the newest generation of agriculturalists in our industry,” said Brittany Hukill, OKFB YF&R chair. “Our committee looks forward to seeing how each of these students uses this investment to grow in agriculture and represent our state well in their careers.” Woods […]

Nearly 20 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers attended the American Farm Bureau YF&R Leadership Conference Feb. 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. YF&R members from all 50 states and Puerto Rico gathered to build their leadership skills, connect with like-minded agriculturalists, grow their knowledge of agriculture and learn about the agriculture industry in Kentucky. Ottawa County Farm Bureau member Alisen Anderson was appointed to serve a two-year term on the AFBF YF&R committee, where she will assist in the coordination of YF&R events, competitive events and the Harvest for All program. She started her two-years of service at the conference. […]

The OKFB Young Farmers and Ranchers committee will hold their annual legislative day Feb. 16 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Farm Bureau members ages 18-35 are invited to join their fellow YF&R members as they work to promote agriculture and rural Oklahoma at the state Capitol and learn more about Farm Bureau policy. OKFB public policy staff will provide a policy briefing at 8:30 a.m. before members head to the capitol to visit with legislators at 9 a.m. YF&R members can also attend the OKFB Leadership Conference Feb. 15 to further their knowledge of Farm Bureau policy before participating in […]

American Farm Bureau recently appointed Ottawa County Farm Bureau member Alisen Anderson to the AFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. Anderson will serve a two-year term beginning in February 2022. She will be serving on the 16-member committee to assist in the coordination of YF&R events, competitive events and the Harvest for All program. “We are honored to have Alisen selected to serve on the YF&R committee and represent Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers,” said Rodd Moesel, Oklahoma Farm Bureau president. “She continues to be a great asset for our state, and we cannot wait to see the impact she will […]

The Payne County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee was honored with the 2021 Oklahoma Farm Bureau YF&R Charles L. Roff Award on Saturday, Nov. 6 during the organization’s annual meeting in Norman. Presented to the state’s top county YF&R committee, the Charles L. Roff Award encourages YF&R members to improve their local committees while strengthening the Farm Bureau organization. “We are really proud of our committee for all of the hard work they have done this past year,” said Shelby Leonard, Payne County YF&R chair. “We are continuing to work hard to ensure people in the community know […]

Will and Leslie Lewis were honored with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award at the organization’s annual meeting Nov. 6 in Norman. The award is presented to young farmers and ranchers – who do not derive a majority of their income from an operation – for excellence in Farm Bureau and the agriculture industry. “We started our operation less than six years ago, so this award really means a lot to us,” Leslie said. “We are thankful for Farm Bureau to allow us to take on leadership roles and be involved in our community.” The […]

River and Elizabeth Mitchell were honored with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award at the organization’s 80th annual meeting Nov. 6 in Norman. The Farm Bureau Achievement Award recognizes Young Farmers & Ranchers who have excelled in their farm or ranch and have honed their leadership abilities through Farm Bureau and other activities and organizations.  “We are honored to receive this award,” River said. “We are just one ranching family within the industry, and we are looking forward to what the next year has to offer.” The Mitchells operate a cow/calf herd in addition to a stocker operation. In […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers named the winners of three discussion meet competitive events during the organization’s annual meeting on Saturday, Nov. 6 in Norman. Tim Taylor of Okmulgee County Farm Bureau was named the winner of the 2021 Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet, and Roy Stovall of Payne County was named the 2021 Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet winner, which was held in a joint discussion meet with YF&R. Blake Janssen of Amber-Pocasset was named the High School Discussion Meet winner, which was held on Thursday, Nov. 4. Taylor competed against five other participants in three […]

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee is set to host a high school, collegiate and YF&R discussion meet during the organization’s annual meeting Nov. 4-5 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Norman. The High School Discussion Meet is set for Thursday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m., and the collegiate and YF&R members will participate in a joint discussion meet on Friday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. Below are four things to know in preparing for the event. 1. Discuss, do not debate. The discussion meet is a panel forum, allowing participants the ability to […]