OKFB members explored Oklahoma’s “Red Carpet Country” around Woodward May 4-6 to learn more about the area’s diverse agricultural industry and history during the 2016 OKFB Commodity Tour. The first stop on the tour was Plymouth Valley Cellars in Fairview, Okla. Dennis and Elaine Flaming, 2006 OKFB Farm Family of the Year, raise nine varieties of grapes on 4.5 acres. OKFB members learned about the winery’s production practices, water usage and pesticide application. The Flamings produce approximately two bottles of wine from each plant and sells about 6,000 bottles of wine annually. During lunch at the Sale Barn Café in […]
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OKFB President Tom Buchanan issues statement on passage of feral hog control bill
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan issued the following statement in response to the Oklahoma Senate’s unanimous passage of SB 1142. The bill eliminates all requirements and restrictions on the removal of feral hogs in Oklahoma. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau is proud of the efforts of Sen. Nathan Dahm, Rep. Sean Roberts and the Oklahoma Senate in passing SB 1142. The measure eliminates all previous restrictions on the removal of feral hogs, allowing landowners to remove the invasive species – without a permit – at any time, day or night, throughout the year. “Feral hogs are costly and harmful to Oklahoma […]
OKFB YF&R announce winners of 2016 YF&R scholarships
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers selected ten Oklahoma high school students to receive $1000 scholarships to study agriculture in Oklahoma. “We are always excited to see great young student leaders who want to make an impact in agriculture,” said Josh Emerson, OKFB YF&R state chairman. “As fellow young agriculturalists, the YF&R state committee is proud to support these students as they take the next step in their agricultural education journey.” The ten students receiving 2016 YF&R scholarships are: Logan Holt, Shattuck, OKFB district one Kade Horton, Hollis, OKFB district two Jaryn Frey, Kingfisher, OKFB district three Victori […]
OKFB Women to host Youth Safety Day June 3
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee will hold their annual Youth Safety Day on Friday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the OKFB home office in Oklahoma City. The 2016 Youth Safety Day will host students grades 5-9 from across the state of Oklahoma and offer an array of safety lessons related to everyday life. Morning lessons will include fire safety featuring OKFB Safety Service’s fire safety house; ATV safety; and electricity safety with professionals from OG&E. After lunch, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol will share a vehicle rollover prevention lesson with their rollover cage, and safety […]
OKFB President Tom Buchanan issues statement on feral hog bill
The Oklahoma House of Representatives today passed SB 1142 to remove all restrictions on hunting and removing feral hogs. Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan issued the statement below in response. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau today is thankful for the leadership of Rep. Sean Roberts and the Oklahoma House of Representatives in passing SB 1142. By eliminating restrictions on the hunting and removal of feral hogs, the legislation allows Oklahoma to move one step closer toward eradicating the invasive species. “Located in all 77 Oklahoma counties, feral hogs wreak havoc on Oklahoma’s farms, ranches and ecosystems, and cost farmers, ranchers and […]
OKFB members advocate for rural Oklahoma in nation’s capital
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members representing all nine OKFB districts took Capitol Hill last week for the organization’s annual Congressional Action Tour to Washington, D.C. The trip was an opportunity for OKFB members to share concerns and issues in agriculture with Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation. “Oklahoma’s Congressional leaders need to hear from our members,” said Tom Buchanan, OKFB president. “This year’s trip provided another opportunity to increase Farm Bureau’s presence on Capitol Hill.” Members learned about federal issues from Sen. Jim Inhofe, Sen. James Lankford, Rep. Frank Lucas, Rep. Tom Cole, Rep. Steve Russell and Rep. Markwayne Mullin during various visits to […]
OKFB President Tom Buchanan testifies before U.S. Senate subcommittee
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan today urged Congress to hold the Environmental Protection Agency accountable for its burdensome regulations and aggressive tactics against U.S. farmers and ranchers. In testifying before the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management and Regulatory Oversight, Buchanan explained how Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers are affected by the EPA’s regulations, especially its Waters of the United States rule. “After carefully studying the proposed rule, we at Farm Bureau concluded that the rule’s vague and broad language would define ‘waters of the United States’ to include countless land areas that are common in […]
OKFB President Tom Buchanan to testify before U.S. Senate committee
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan will testify next week before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management and Regulatory Oversight. The hearing, entitled American Small Business’s Perspectives on Environmental Protection Agency Regulatory Actions, will investigate the impact of EPA regulations on small business in America. “EPA’s burdensome regulations have drastically affected many Oklahoma farmers and ranchers,” Buchanan said. “Our country’s decision makers must understand the impact of these regulations on agriculture in Oklahoma and across the nation. I’m honored to represent Oklahoma farmers and ranchers by testifying before the EPW subcommittee.” Buchanan will […]
Farm Bureau women award AITC teacher of the year with trip to Arizona
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee presented Amber Bales, Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom’s 2016 teacher of the year, with a sponsorship for Bales to attend the national AITC conference to be held June 20-24 in Arizona. Kitty Beavers, OKFB WLC chairman, along with Marcia Irvin, WLC coordinator, presented the award during Ag Day at the Capitol Wednesday, March 30 in Oklahoma City. The national AITC conference provides educators and program coordinators with ideas and techniques on integrating farm and food lessons into their daily lesson plans. Bales, a third-grade teacher at Morrison Elementary with more than 19 years […]
OKFB creating online directory for short-term pasture leases in wake of Woods County fire
The short-term lease directory is available online here. Oklahoma Farm Bureau is helping relief efforts for ranchers affected by recent wildfires in northwest Oklahoma by creating a listing of short-term pasture leases available in the state. Landowners who have pastures they would like to make available for short-term lease can contact OKFB’s Todd Honer, director of commodities for OKFB, with details about their land, including acres available, price per acre, location and the duration of the lease. Call or text Honer at (405) 205-0090 or email him at todd.honer@okfb.org. A full list of available short-term pasture leases will be posted […]
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