Oklahoma Farm Bureau members traveled to the Heart of the Arbuckles in central Oklahoma during the 2017 OKFB Commodity Tour May 3-5. Nearly 60 farmers and ranchers from across the state participated in the three-day tour, which focused on agriculture in south-central Oklahoma. The tour first visited Valley View Pecans, a Shawnee-based company owned and operated by an OKFB family: John, Janice and Josh Grundmann. In addition to processing small and large batches of pecans, the company’s gift shop offers a wide variety of delicious pecan treats. During the tour, members listened as Josh demonstrated how pecans are shelled during […]
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OKFB, Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation partner with FFA to feed hungry Oklahomans
Every year, Oklahoma Farm Bureau and the Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation partner with FFA chapters and Oklahoma Food Banks to help fight childhood hunger in Oklahoma. Through the Oklahoma FFA’s Hunger Challenge program, FFA members across the state are encouraged to donate livestock to provide protein sticks for the Oklahoma Food Bank’s Food for Kids backpack program. A total of 226 FFA chapters donated to the Hunger Challenge this year, providing 1,015,764 protein sticks for the backpack program. Donations were raised at the 2016 Tulsa State Fair and Oklahoma Youth Expo in March. “Agriculture is the state’s second-leading industry, […]
OKFB supports agriculture youth as state FFA convention sponsor
Oklahoma Farm Bureau was proud to support Oklahoma’s agricultural youth as a title sponsor of the Oklahoma FFA Association‘s 91st State FFA Convention and Career Show May 2 through May 3 in downtown Oklahoma City. With more than 10,000 FFA members, advisers and guests in attendance, the two-day convention featured member and chapter award presentations, leadership and career development workshops, a career show and more. “Investing in our state’s young people is one of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s most important endeavors,” said Monica Wilke, OKFB executive director. “As a former member, I’ve both experienced and witnessed the positive impact FFA has […]
Farm Bureau ‘Our Food Link’ grant applications accepted through May 15
The American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee is offering up to five $550 competitive grants to county or state Farm Bureaus to assist in “Our Food Link” projects. The deadline for applications is May 15. OFL is a year-round program that county and state Farm Bureaus can use to innovatively reach consumers of all ages and backgrounds with information on food production. “Farmers and ranchers have almost unlimited opportunities to engage with consumers,” said Sherry Saylor, chair of the AFBWLC and a row crop farmer from Arizona. “Our Food Link offers a wide variety of innovative, flexible options for connecting […]
Texas County Farm Bureau to host hot dog feed May 1 to kick off Guymon Pioneer Days
**Texas County Farm Bureau will reschedule the hot dog feed due to weather conditions. Please stay tuned for additional information. 5/1/17 Texas County Farm Bureau will host a free open house and hot dog feed to kick off this year’s Guymon Pioneer Days on Monday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members and non-members are welcome to attend the open house and enjoy free hot dogs, chips and drinks. The open house will be held at their office located at 121 NW 9th Street in Guymon. As an event known well to rodeo fans, the Guymon Pioneer Days […]
Oklahoma teacher recognized as 2017 White-Reinhardt Educator Scholarship recipient
Zena Lewis, a teacher from Owasso Public Schools, was recently selected by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture as one of 11 educators to receive a $1,500 scholarship to attend the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference. Sponsored by the Foundation’s White-Reinhardt Fund for Education in cooperation with the American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee, the scholarship is awarded to educators for their exceptional efforts to encourage agricultural literacy. Scholarship recipients were judged on past use of innovative programs to educate students about agriculture as well as plans to implement information gained at the AITC conference in their own […]
Farm Bureau praises Sonny Perdue confirmation as Secretary of Agriculture
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan issued the following statement following the U.S. Senate’s 87-11 vote to confirm former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. April 24, 2017–“Oklahoma Farm Bureau today congratulates Sonny Perdue on his vital new role as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Now more than ever, farmers and ranchers need a powerful voice for agriculture in Washington, D.C. As a farmer and agribusinessman, Perdue understands firsthand the needs and challenges facing agriculture and rural America. We have faith Perdue will work hard on behalf of farmers, ranchers and consumers across the country. “We also commend Sen. […]
Blaine County Farm Bureau awards three $2,000 scholarships
The Blaine County Farm Bureau recently awarded three $2,000 scholarships to local high school seniors who plan to pursue a higher education degree in agriculture after graduation. After reviewing several outstanding applications, the Blaine County Farm Bureau board awarded the three $2,000 scholarships to Koby Smith of Okeene, Dalton Cash of Fay, and Garrett Parker of Watonga. For the past three years, Blaine County Farm Bureau in Watonga has awarded scholarships each year to two qualified students. With a number of commendable applications for this year’s scholarship, the board made the decision to award one additional scholarship this year with […]
OKFB honors legislators with 2016 100 Percent Club award
Oklahoma Farm Bureau this week presented numerous legislators with its annual 100 Percent Club award for support of farmers, ranchers and rural Oklahoma during the 2016 legislative session. “This honor is presented to those legislators who stand with Farm Bureau in its core mission of improving the lives of rural Oklahoma,” said Tom Buchanan, OKFB president. “We’re grateful to these state lawmakers for their leadership and service at the state Capitol.” The award was presented to 53 current House members and 37 current Senate members for a 100 percent voting record with Farm Bureau-supported legislation. Legislators were scored on four […]
OKFB WLC provide lunch for legislators during Farm City Festival
Legislators at the state Capitol received a steak and baked potato lunch last week, courtesy of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee during the Farm City Festival. Each year, the WLC state committee members provide legislators with a delicious lunch to help educate state legislators about agriculture. “We want our legislators to remember where their food and fiber comes from and the importance of agriculture,” said Kitty Beavers, OKFB WLC chairman from Stephens County. “Agriculture provides everything from food, clothing, shelter, medicine and so much more. We want them to stay aware of that; the only way to do […]
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