More than 60 OKFB members and guests traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for Oklahoma agriculture during OKFB’s annual Washington D.C. Summit April 7-11. Members kicked off the trip at the International Spy Museum with a reception in the “Bond in Motion” exhibit featuring vehicles from several Bond movies as they visited with Oklahoma’s congressional staff and guests. Tuesday morning kicked off industry briefings with T.W. Shannon, director of rural prosperity at the United States Department of Agriculture, who discussed the changes in the USDA since Brooke Rollins became secretary of agriculture. Members also heard from Emma Alexander, field representative […]
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OKFB Foundation for Agriculture 2025 Watermelon Challenge sign-ups open through May 5
Second-grade teachers can now enroll their classrooms in a watermelon-growing contest through the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s fifth-annual Watermelon Challenge. During the challenge, students will grow their very own watermelon from seeds provided by the foundation for a chance to win prizes. The challenge illustrates the hard work and effort Oklahoma farmers and ranchers undertake when growing and raising food. Schools participating in the challenge will receive watermelon seed packets, an activity book and resources with lessons for each student in their classroom. After teachers work through the provided lessons, students and their families are encouraged to plant […]
More than 60 young agriculturalists visit capitol for OKFB YF&R and Collegiate legislative event
More than 60 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers and Collegiate Farm Bureau members took to the Oklahoma Capitol Tuesday, April 1, to advocate for agriculture and learn about the lawmaking process during the group’s YF&R and Collegiate Farm Bureau Day at the Capitol. Members kicked off the event by attending an evening of fellowship at Top Golf in Oklahoma City, where they heard from guest speaker, HJ Reed, as he discussed the fundamentals of the legislative process to prepare for the following day’s event. Attendees then participated in an evening of playing golf and card games with fellow […]
Applications for OKFB WLC Nurse’s Scholarship are now open until July 10
Applications for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee’s Nurses Scholarship is open now until July 10. The annual scholarship program awards three $500 scholarships to students studying in a nursing program at an accredited college, university, vo-tech or trade school. Applicants must be Oklahoma Farm Bureau members or a member of a Farm Bureau family. The WLC understands the important role nurses and health care professionals play in ensuring a high quality life for all residents across our state, and especially rural residents. With the cost of education increasing yearly, the committee is proud to award three students with […]
OKFB 2025 Ag Tour to visit to western Oklahoma May 6-8
Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 2025 Ag Tour will visit agricultural enterprises and local businesses across western Oklahoma May 6-8. The annual tour will provide OKFB members with a look into western Oklahoma agriculture, industry and attractions over the course of three days’ worth of tours and visits in the Elk City area. The tour will depart from and return to the OKFB home office in Oklahoma City. Highlights of the 2025 Ag Tour will include stops at Entz Auction, Cudd Energy Services, the Taylor Ranch, the National Route 66 Museum, Keith’s Butcher Shop, a shooting range, a feed lot and more. […]
Business owners can unlock secrets to business planning with OKFB In The Weeds masterclass series
Oklahoma small business owners can learn how to craft a business plan with the LivePlan platform to help their venture grow with the second installment of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s In The Weeds masterclass series offered through the organization’s Oklahoma Grassroots Rural and Ag Business Accelerators program. The “Crafting your Business Blueprint with LivePlan” masterclass will be offered at eight different sites spread across Oklahoma on four different dates, ensuring local business owners in each region of the state have an opportunity to attend the in-person session. The session will equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools they need to use […]
OKFB supports ag youth with more than $70,000 in sponsorships at OYE
Oklahoma Farm Bureau continued the organization’s tradition of supporting Oklahoma’s agricultural youth by purchasing premiums at the 2025 Oklahoma Youth Expo Sale of Champions Friday, March 21, in Oklahoma City, in addition to overall sponsorships of Oklahoma’s largest youth livestock show. OKFB’s financial support of OYE in 2025 totaled more than $70,000. OKFB purchased more than $43,000 worth of premiums at the sale, supporting 64 4-H and FFA members who showcased their livestock at the sale. At the beginning of the sale, OKFB was recognized as the purchaser of the most animals at the 2024 sale with the OYE volume […]
Scotty Herriman receives Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award
Scotty Herriman of South Coffeyville is the recipient of the Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. Scotty, a farmer from Nowata County, was revealed as the award recipient at the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts’ Annual Meeting on February 25. He and his wife Jo received $10,000 for being selected. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers and forestland owners who inspire others with their dedication to environmental improvement. In […]
OKFB WLC, YF&R, Collegiate Farm Bureau members attend AFBF FUSION Conference in Denver
More than 30 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership, Young Farmers and Ranchers and Collegiate Farm Bureau members attended the 2025 American Farm Bureau FUSION Conference March 7-11 in Denver, Colorado. The conference brought together more than 1,200 Farm Bureau members from across the country from four AFBF program areas, including WLC, YF&R, Collegiate Farm Bureaus and Program & Education. Members at the event had the opportunity to hear from several keynote speakers including motivational speaker, comedian and bestselling author, Josh Sundquist; AFBF President, Zippy Duvall; and Colorado State University Distinguished Professor of Animal Science, Temple Grandin. Northern Oklahoma College student […]
OKFB members explore OSU’s Agricultural Hall during Generation Bridge winter gathering
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members 35-55 connected with fellow agricultural leaders and expanded their knowledge of Oklahoma agriculture Saturday, Feb. 15, in Stillwater at OKFB’s Winter 2025 Generation Bridge winter gathering. The nearly 40 event attendees went on a full tour of the new Agricultural Hall and learned about the recent construction of the building and the new learning and research opportunities it provides for students, faculty and staff at the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture. Once the tour concluded, the attendees enjoyed lunch at Hideaway Pizza where they also received a legislative update from OKFB Director of Public […]
