Texas County Farm Bureau was honored with Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Lewis H. Munn Award on Saturday, Nov. 17 during the organization’s 77th Annual Meeting in Norman, Oklahoma. Also known as the Farm Bureau Builders Award, the award is presented each year to the county that conducts the strongest program in a chosen area. This year, the program area was safety. “(Winning the award) was a total surprise,” said Leon Richards, Texas County Farm Bureau president. “I was shocked when we won it. We worked very hard at it. Particularly our county secretary, Cheslea, really worked on scheduling the safety people […]
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Grunewald honored with Distinguished Service to OKFB Award
John Grunewald was recognized with the Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award on Saturday, Nov. 17 during the organization’s 77th annual meeting in Norman, Oklahoma. The award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. “It’s a great honor to be presented this by such a great organization,” Grunewald said of the award. “Farm Bureau does so many great things around the state of Oklahoma for farmers and ranchers and rural communities.” Nominated by Woodward County Farm Bureau members, Grunewald earned the award for his longtime commitment to supporting farmers and ranchers throughout […]
Watch OKFB’s Farm and Ranch Family presentations on YouTube
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee recognized nine outstanding Oklahoma Farm and Ranch families during the awards session of the OKFB annual meeting on Saturday, Nov. 7 in Norman. Each of the Farm & Ranch Family Recognition Recipients were featured in a photo presentation featuring photos and audio captured on their agricultural operations. The presentations were shown during the awards program to celebrate the achievements of these outstanding agricultural families. The presentations are available on YouTube, and are available below for viewing on your favorite device.
Members, counties honored during annual meeting awards program
Oklahoma Farm Bureau presented its top awards to members and counties during the organization’s 77th Annual Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 17 in Norman, Oklahoma. The awards recognize individuals and counties for leadership, service and excellence within Farm Bureau and the agricultural industry. Press releases and hi-resolution photos are linked below. District Farm and Ranch Family Recognition District One Terry and Robin BryantDewey County District Two Brian and Misty JohnsonKiowa County District Three Lonnie and Sharon KingCaddo County District Four Russell and Jimmi KrizComanche County District Five Jeff and Holly CooperLeFlore County District Six Bart and Kelly WiedelMuskogee County District Seven […]
Meet OKFB’s 2018 convention sponsors
Oklahoma Farm Bureau extends a big “thank you” to our 2018 convention sponsors. Through their partnership with OKFB, these sponsors help make our convention programs, sessions and awards possible. Sponsors will also be recognized during convention for their contributions. Thank you for helping make our 77th annual convention a success! Platinum Sponsors Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma Garfield County Farm Bureau Oklahoma AG Credit P&K Equipment Willis Towers Watson Gold Sponsors BancFirst Silver Sponsors AgBoost Burns & Stowers McAfee & Taft John Vance Auto Group
OKFB announces annual meeting trade show vendors
Oklahoma Farm Bureau will host a trade show alongside the organization’s 77th annual meeting held Nov. 16-18 in Norman, Oklahoma. Members attending the three-day convention are encouraged to visit the variety of exhibitors, ranging from jewelry to farm equipment and more. The trade show will be open Friday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., located in the University Ballroom of the Embassy Suites Norman. Below is a list of vendors: AgBoost Agricultural Economics Extension AirMedCare Network Camo Galz Candles & More Ferda Portable Seed Cleaning, LLC Great Western Ag Green Valley Naturals Hotsy of Oklahoma John Vance Auto Group […]
Newly-elected state leaders to address Farm Bureau members at annual meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members gathered for the organization’s 77th annual meeting Nov. 16-18 will hear from Gov.-Elect Kevin Stitt, Lt. Gov.-Elect Matt Pinnell and Attorney General Mike Hunter. Stitt is scheduled to appear in a pre-recorded video during a general session on Saturday morning, Nov. 17, while Pinnell and Hunter will address members on-stage during the opening session on Friday, Nov. 16. All three state leaders were supported and endorsed by the OKAgFund, OKFB’s political action committee. The largest gathering of OKFB members each year, the three-day convention features an awards program celebrating member achievements, the setting of grassroots-member policy […]
More than 80 percent of OKAgFund-supported candidates elected
The OKAgFund, Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s political action committee, achieved an 84 percent success rate in supporting candidates who were successful in the Nov. 6 general election. The committee was 100 percent successful in backing statewide candidates who were elected including Gov.-elect Kevin Stitt, Lt. Gov.-elect Matt Pinnell and Attorney General Mike Hunter. “We are excited about the opportunity to work with new Gov. Kevin Stitt and Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “These bright, capable new leaders have proven already that they are good listeners and are very interested in rural Oklahoma. We hope to work with […]
OKFB to honor members, counties during annual meeting awards program
Oklahoma Farm Bureau will recognize members and counties for leadership, service and excellence during an awards banquet to be held Saturday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. during organization’s 77th annual meeting in Norman, Oklahoma. This year, all county representatives are invited to attend the dinner and awards banquet. Members must RSVP for the free event to Melisa Neal by Nov. 5. Below, find a list of awards to be presented along with a description of each. Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award The award honors OKFB members who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. […]
Congressional delegates earn Friend of Farm Bureau Award
Five members of Oklahoma’s congressional delegation recently were honored with the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Friend of Farm Bureau Award for their efforts to support Oklahoma farmers and ranchers during the 115th U.S. Congress. Sen. Jim Inhofe, along with Rep. Tom Cole, Rep. Frank Lucas, Rep. Markwayne Mullin and Rep. Steve Russell, received the award after being nominated by Oklahoma Farm Bureau and approved by the American Farm Bureau Federation board of directors. “As Oklahoma farmers and ranchers endure low commodity prices, uncertain export markets and a challenging farm economy, we’re thankful to have these five congressional delegates working on […]
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