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Weekly News Roundup


 
The Imgarten Family – OKFB District 9 Farm and Ranch Family of the Year

The Imgarten family, like many other Oklahoma families, are operating their farm and ranch on the same land their grandparents were and hope to continue that tradition. They were recently recognized as Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 2022 District 9 Farm and Ranch Family of the Year. 

MEET THE IMGARTENS

 
OKFB’s 2023 Legislative Preview

With the 2023 Oklahoma legislative session starting next week, we had the opportunity to sit down with OKFB President Rodd Moesel to get an insight on what we are expecting this year. Tune in to hear the issues we will be tracking at the state Capitol over the next few months.

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  OKFB NEWS

 
OKFB Washington, D.C. Summit set for March 27-31 

Join your fellow Oklahoma Farm Bureau members in Washington, D.C. March 27-31 for the 2023 OKFB Washington, D.C. Summit, formerly known as the OKFB Congressional Action Tour. While in D.C., Farm Bureau members will have the opportunity to visit with elected officials and industry experts to discuss issues affecting agriculture and rural America.

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OKFB hosts second-annual Generation Bridge Winter Conference
Nearly 40 Oklahoma Farm Bureau members ages 35-55 gathered in Oklahoma City for the OKFB Generation Bridge conference Jan. 27-28 in Edmond.

The group kicked off the event at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau/Oklahoma 4-H ATV Safety Facility near Guthrie on Friday, Jan. 27, where they learned about the facility and its training programs and heard from Heather Buckmaster with the Oklahoma Beef Council.

Members heard from a variety of speakers on Saturday morning, including a legislative update from OKFB’s Steve Thompson, agritourism opportunities with ODAFF’s Micaela Halverson, a cattle marketing update with OSU Extension’s Scott Clawson, a mental health discussion with OKFB’s Burton Harmon and an interactive Q&A on growing and transitioning a family farm between generations with Jackson County Farm Bureau members Matt and Kellie Muller.


 
Carroll joins OKFB as publications specialist

Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently hired Krista Carroll as publications specialist in the organization’s communications and public relations department. Carroll will coordinate several of the organization’s publications and communications platforms.

MEET KRISTA

 
Sign up for OKFB’s action alerts

With the 2023 legislative session right around the corner, Oklahoma Farm Bureau members have the ability to quickly and easily advocate for agriculture and rural Oklahoma right from the farm or ranch by signing up to receive legislative action alerts.

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  AG NEWS

 
EPA to designate PFAS as hazardous substances; impact to farms likely to be widespread

The Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed rule to designate perfluorooctnoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), the two most common per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS), as hazardous materials under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. 

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Semiannual cattle inventory and cattle contract library set the tone for the 2023 marketing year

Jan. 31 proved to be an important day for cattle producers as the cattle contract library pilot website went live on the same day USDA released its semiannual cattle inventory report. Each of these provides important market information that can help cattle producers in 2023 and sets the tone for the cattle market in 2023 and beyond.

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 REMINDERS

 
Respond to the USDA Census of Agriculture – due Feb. 6

Whether you raise cattle or grow crops, your response to the USDA Census of Agriculture is important. Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers who participate in the census have the unique opportunity to share the importance of agriculture with our state and nation. Fill out the questionnaire by Feb. 6 to ensure your voice is heard.

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YF&R scholarship applications now open

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee is now accepting applications for their annual $1,000 for nine high school seniors and one Collegiate Farm Bureau member pursing an agriculture degree. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 24 to be considered.

FIND THE APPLICATION

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