Weekly News Roundup

As you gather with your family this year, either in person or virtually, we at Oklahoma Farm Bureau wish you all a

Happy Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving celebrations will look different for many Americans this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gatherings are likely to be fewer and farther between, with social distancing and perhaps even remote family get-togethers. One tradition that continues this year is the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual cost survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table.

It’s been a difficult year for farmers and ranchers who have faced the many impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on top of a wide variety of other challenges. As the holidays approach – and look different than normal – it’s important to look out for those who may be experiencing feelings of isolation, loss or loneliness.

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee is now accepting applications for its annual $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors who will pursue a higher degree in agriculture.