Oklahoma Farm Bureau held the first of several public meetings on private property rights on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the Lincoln County fairgrounds in Chandler. This educational meeting was organized to focus on the importance of private property rights in Oklahoma with recent wind farm development throughout the state. Almost 90 attendees joined to express their concerns and ask questions regarding these recent developments that have the potential to significantly impact family farms and ranches. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau has a long history of advocating for private property rights, and we were proud to offer local community members the opportunity to […]
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OKFB kicks off annual county meetings across the state
County Farm Bureaus across the state are gearing up for another year of county annual meetings over the next few weeks. These meetings give members the opportunity to celebrate the year, discuss agriculture issues and create grassroots policy for the next year. Below is an alphabetical list of all county meeting dates. For more information about your county meeting, contact your county Farm Bureau office. A | B | C | D | E | G | H | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | W […]
OKFB Kicks off First Cultivating Healthy Minds Session
OKFB kicked off its first Cultivating Healthy Minds session of 2024 with American Farm Bureau’s Jessica Cabrera on Friday, Aug. 2. The first session centered on promoting farmer wellness. During the session, Cabrera shared with Farm Bureau members several resources from AFBF’s Farm State of Mind campaign. The American Farm Bureau Farm State of Mind campaign breaks the stigma about mental health and mental wellbeing making it a topic of importance in the agricultural community. Cabrera also mentioned Togetherall, which is free platform where mental health is the topic of discussion accessible 24/7 and moderated by licensed mental health professionals. […]
OKFB to host public meeting on private property rights in Lincoln County
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is set to host the first of several public meetings on private property rights Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 6-8 p.m. at the Lincoln County fairgrounds in Chandler. The educational meeting will focus on the importance of private property rights in Oklahoma – a longstanding priority issue for Farm Bureau members. The push comes as recent wind farm developments in Oklahoma have stirred many residents to call for zoning and land-use restrictions, which have the potential to significantly affect family farmers and ranchers. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Kinsey Westwood […]
YF&R members join together in Tulsa for the 2024 YF&R Summer Conference
More than 50 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers joined together in Tulsa for the 2024 YF&R Summer Conference July 26-28. Farm Bureau members ages 18-35 had the opportunity to tour local agricultural facilities and network with fellow farmers and ranchers during the three-day event. Tommy and Chalaynna Salisbury welcomed the group Friday evening for dinner at their sale barn, where Meggie and Jake Gibbs shared financial resources and opportunities farmers for farmers and ranchers. Saturday morning began at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa, where members had the opportunity to tour the port while learning its history. Tour guide Shelia […]
OKFB Legal Foundation to host water summit Sept. 6
Notice: This event has been canceled. Water resources will be shared with county Farm Bureaus in the weeks to come for use during the policy development process. The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation is set to host the first-ever water summit on Friday, Sept. 6, at the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center in Stillwater. The summit is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will feature information on Oklahoma’s water law and water regulations, new water technologies, the future of water in Oklahoma and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of water experts during the event. […]
OKFB hosts fourth-annual FFA Communications Conference
Oklahoma Farm Bureau hosted nearly 90 FFA members at the organization’s fourth-annual FFA Communications Conference Tuesday, July 23, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Edmond. The one-day conference gave FFA members the opportunity to learn from various professional speakers in several segments of communications and elevate their overall skills to use to promote their FFA chapters in the most professional way. FFA members were split into breakout sessions where they heard from speakers who are professionals in the agricultural communications field. There were a total of four breakout sessions the topics included design, writing, social media, photography and videography. The […]
Summer 2024 Oklahoma Country magazine now available
The Summer 2024 issue of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Oklahoma Country magazine, filled with stories from around Oklahoma agriculture and Farm Bureau, is headed to mailboxes and is also available online for viewing and reading. Be sure to check out the digital copy in addition to the print copy mailed to each and every OKFB member. Oklahoma Country Magazine • Summer 2024 issue Additional Oklahoma Country content
OKFB reflects on legacy, accomplishments following passing of Sen. Jim Inhofe
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel issued the following statement Tuesday after learning of the passing of Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe: “Oklahoma Farm Bureau members were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sen. Jim Inhofe. Sen. Inhofe was a remarkable leader and wonderful friend to agriculture and rural Oklahoma since his time in the state legislature more than 50 years ago. “During his tenure in the U.S. Senate, Sen. Inhofe was awarded the American Farm Bureau Golden Plow Award, AFBF’s Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award, and OKFB’s Distinguished Service Award – the highest honors from both organizations. His […]
Application now open for the 2024 Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is proud to join the Sand County Foundation to recognize Oklahoma agriculturists who work to improve soil health, water resources and wildlife habitats within their operation. Applications and nominations are now open for the 2024 Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award. Recipients receive a $10,000 award for their dedication to conserving and preserving soil, water resources and wildlife habitats. Nominations may be submitted on behalf of a landowner, or landowners may apply themselves. Applications are reviewed by an independent panel of agricultural and conservation leaders from Oklahoma. The application can be found at sandcountyfoundation.org/ApplyLCA. The Oklahoma […]
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