The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee is set to host a high school, collegiate and YF&R discussion meet during the organization’s annual meeting Nov. 4-5 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Norman. The High School Discussion Meet is set for Thursday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m., and the collegiate and YF&R members will participate in a joint discussion meet on Friday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. Below are four things to know in preparing for the event. 1. Discuss, do not debate. The discussion meet is a panel forum, allowing participants the ability to […]
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OKFB Foundation for Agriculture accepting donations for Louisiana producers affected by Hurricane Ida
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is gathering donations for Louisiana farmers and ranchers affected by Hurricane Ida. Making landfall exactly 16 years after Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Ida is ranked in the top three strongest hurricanes to make landfall in Louisiana. As recovery efforts will last into the coming months, farmers and ranchers are in need of assistance, as much of the forage, grain and fencing was carried away by water and wind. All hurricane relief donations will be sent to the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Disaster Relief Fund to assist producers in the affected area. Send checks to […]
County Farm Bureau board members to enhance leadership skills during annual meeting
County Farm Bureau board members are invited to hone their leadership skills during the County Board Member Training during the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting on Friday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. New to the annual meeting this year, the training will highlight the roles and responsibilities of the organizations’ county leaders while further developing their leadership skills. American Farm Bureau Managing Director, Leadership Development Elise Cruce will share best practices for leaders to support the work of the county Farm Bureaus. County board members who have been serving for decades or those who have recently been elected to serve […]
Join in the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee events
Oklahoma Farm Bureau women from across the state are invited to join fellow Farm Bureau women for several events held in conjunction with the OKFB Annual Meeting Nov. 5-7. Starting at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, all Farm Bureau women are welcome to gather for the OKFB WLC conference. During the meeting, delegates in districts two, five and eight will elect a representative to serve on the state Women’s Leadership Committee and all delegates will select a representative for the American Farm Bureau Convention Jan. 7-12 in Atlanta, Georgia. Delegate registration will close at 2:45 p.m. Each year, counties […]
OKFB YF&R to host competitive events at annual meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members ages 18 to 35 have the opportunity to participate in a variety of OKFB Young Farmers and Ranchers competitive events during the organization’s annual meeting Nov. 5-7. Applications for the YF&R competitive events, which include the Achievement Award, the Excellence in Agriculture Award, the Discussion Meet, the High School Discussion Meet and the Charles Roff Award can be found on the applications center page on the OKFB website. All awards will be presented during the convention awards ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 6. Achievement Award The Achievement Award recognizes OKFB’s top young farm and ranch family or […]
OKFB and Oklahoma 4-H Progressive Agriculture Safety Day postponed
Due to scheduling conflicts, the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day sponsored by Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Oklahoma 4-H scheduled for Oct. 15 is postponed until the spring of 2022. Updates will be posted to the OKFB website and social media as more information becomes available. To schedule an OKFB safety event, or for more information about the safety day, contact OKFB safety services at (405) 523-2300.
Taking a look into the Build Back Better Act and methane taxes
As discussions of the Build Back Better Act, a $3.5 trillion Congressional reconciliation bill, have increased within the past week, Oklahoma Farm Bureau has been closely monitoring the progression of the bill and is working to ensure farmers and ranchers are not burdened with additional taxation or other negative economic consequences. The current version of the bill could impose a significant “fee” or tax on methane emissions on the oil and gas sector but does not include a tax on agriculture. American Farm Bureau economists recently conducted an analysis on the bill to determine the potential impacts if it were […]
OKFB annual meeting trade show space available
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has trade show booth space available for vendors at the OKFB Expo during OKFB’s 80th annual meeting Nov. 5-7 at the Embassy Suites and Convention in Norman. The OKFB Expo provides vendors a chance to connect with farmers and ranchers from across the state during the gathering of the largest farm organization in Oklahoma. With a variety of vendors showcasing products and services from tractors to jewelry, the OKFB Expo will be open Friday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Booths will be assigned on […]
Moesel: Getting back to what we do best
The following is OKFB President Rodd Moesel’s column featured in the fall issue of Oklahoma Country. There’s nothing quite like getting back together with old friends. As Oklahoma Farm Bureau members gather for our 80th annual meeting in November, the chance to see fellow farmers and ranchers from around the state is perhaps more exciting than ever before. We all know the changes that we have made to our daily lives throughout the pandemic, and last year we had to make the tough decision to conduct our business through a live, online meeting, foregoing our traditional yearly gathering and policy […]
OKFB joins ag, mineral groups to form Royalty Owner Coalition of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Farm Bureau joined four fellow agriculture and mineral owner groups this week to announce the formation of the Royalty Owner Coalition of Oklahoma, a non-profit corporation to create a structured, consistent and strong voice for the interests of Oklahoma mineral owners. Representing approximately 150,000 individual members, the founding organizations of ROCO include the National Association of Royalty Owners of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, American Farmers and Ranchers, Farmers Royalty Company and the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association. ROCO will work with elected officials on legislation impacting mineral owners including royalty payment accuracy and transparency, drilling incentives and long-lateral development, force pooling […]
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