In celebration of Read an Accurate Ag Book Week held Sept. 8-11, 2020, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee Chair Mignon Bolay reads “Full of Beans: Henry Ford Grows a Car” while on her family’s farm near Perry, Oklahoma. Written by Peggy Thomas and published by Calkins Creek, the book inspires readers of all ages to think innovatively – even to build a car completely made of soybeans. The video is for educational purposes only. The OKFB WLC has provided each county Farm Bureau office across the state with a copy of the book for educators, parents or families to […]
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Farm Bureau leaders encouraged to celebrate Read an Accurate Agriculture Book Week Sept. 8-11
Oklahoma Farm Bureau leaders across the state are invited to share the work of farmers and ranchers by participating in Read an Accurate Agriculture Book Week to be observed Sept. 8-11, 2020. Farm Bureau members may participate by reading an accurate agriculture book to students in their community. The OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee has provided accurate agriculture books at each county office that may be used. Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom also will grant every educator, FFA chapter and 4-H club that participates the opportunity to win a bushel basket full of accurate agriculture books. Educators also may tune in […]
YF&R shotgun shoot raises more than $22,000 for OKFB foundation
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee raised $22,750 to benefit the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture during its second-annual shotgun shoot held Saturday, Aug. 29. More than 30 teams from around the state competed in the event held at Quail Ridge Sporting Clays in McLoud, Oklahoma. “From educating children across our state to caring for our rural communities in times of need, the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture does incredible work that benefits all Oklahomans,” said Brittany Hukill, OKFB YF&R vice chair. “The state YF&R committee is proud to be able to provide a fun opportunity for […]
Applications for accurate agriculture books due Sept. 18
Do you know a teacher or librarian that could benefit from accurate agriculture books in their classroom or school library? The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee has partnered with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture to help ensure more books covering agriculture make their way into classrooms across the state. To be eligible, a teacher must submit an application for a specific grade level or a librarian may submit an application for books that span multiple grade levels. Only one application can be submitted per school. Books will be selected from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s […]
OKFB WLC fall conference canceled
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee has canceled its 2020 WLC Fall Conference. With the health and safety of Farm Bureau women in mind, the conference will not be held during its planned dates of Sept. 25-26, 2020. For questions about your hotel reservations, please contact Marcia Irvin at (405) 523-2300.
Managing stress in farm country
By American Farm Bureau Federation’s Cyndie Shearing Americans from all walks of life are struggling to cope with an array of issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fear and anxiety about this new disease and what could happen is sometimes overwhelming and can cause strong emotions in adults and children. But long before the pandemic hit the U.S., farmers and ranchers were struggling. Years of falling commodity prices, natural disasters, declining farm income and trade disputes with China hit rural America hard, and not just financially. Farmers’ mental health is at risk, too. Fortunately, America’s food producers have proven to […]
OKFB members invited to participate in ODAFF ag labor survey
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are invited to share their experiences securing labor on their farms and ranches with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. Recognizing the need for increased labor availability in Oklahoma agriculture, ODAFF has opened a survey for farmers and ranches to share their experiences in meeting their workforce needs. To gather valuable information, ODAFF invites farmers and ranchers to respond to a short, 15-question survey found at okfb.news/oklabor. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact JanLee Rowlett at (405) 522-6105 or at JanLee.Rowlett@ag.ok.gov.
Two Oklahoma educators awarded AFBF Foundation grants
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has awarded two Oklahoma educators with a White-Reinhardt Resource grant. Dusti McCartney of Willard Grade Center in Ada and Debra Wood of Orvis Risner Elementary in Edmond were two of 70 educators across the country presented with a $100 credit to the AFBF Foundation for Agriculture store. The purpose of these grants is to provide funds to educators to purchase accurate agricultural literacy materials from the AFBF Foundation for Agriculture store for use in their classrooms. By providing this grant, AFBFA hopes to help students gain access to more accurate information about agriculture. […]
Farm Bureau members reelect Fuser to OKFB board
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members in the organization’s district six reelected James Fuser of Ottawa County to serve on the OKFB board of directors. As the district six director, Fuser will represent Farm Bureau members throughout Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, McIntosh, Muskogee, Nowata, Ottawa, Rogers, Sequoyah and Wagoner Counties. “It’s an honor for me to have the opportunity to serve Farm Bureau members in district six,” Fuser said. “I look forward to continually working alongside our grassroots members to move agriculture and rural Oklahoma forward.” Fuser is a third-generation farmer and rancher who raises soybeans, corn, wheat and hay, in […]
OKFB Voter Guide: Resources for the Aug. 25 primary runoff election
Many voters across Oklahoma will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 25 for primary runoff elections. As Oklahoma Farm Bureau members prepare to vote, below are a list of resources to review before casting your ballot. Polls will be open on Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find your polling place using the Oklahoma State Election Board’s online voter tool. View a sample ballot Use the state election board’s online voter tool to view a sample of your ballot before you head to the polling place. You can also use the tool to confirm your registration […]
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