As you return from your spring break, know that things are going well at the Oklahoma Capitol. We passed our Right to Farm amendment, authored by Rep. Scott Biggs, out of the house on March 11. This bill passed 84 to 6, and we want to thanks Rep. Biggs for all the work he did to get that bill though the house. It is now onto the senate, where we hope to have the bill passed quickly and onto the vote of the people in November. If you have been listening to our Attorney General Scott Pruitt lately, then you […]
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Moesel to receive Governor’s Outstanding Achievement Award in Agriculture
The Governor’s Outstanding Achievement Award in Agriculture will be presented during a special ceremony on March 26, 2014, to Rodd Moesel of Oklahoma City. Moesel will be the 17th Oklahoman to be inducted into the Agriculture Hall of Fame by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. A native of Oklahoma City, Moesel is the President and co-owner of American Plant Products and Services Inc. American Plant Products and Services Inc. is a wholesale company that raises foliage plants and sells greenhouse structures, equipment and supplies. His knowledge of the horticulture industry is well respected throughout the state and […]
Farm transition workshops to be held in Oklahoma
A series of one-day workshops will be held throughout Oklahoma this spring for family farmers and ranchers interested in learning about the components of a successful farm transition. Managing Farm Transitions: Connecting Landowners, Farmers, and Families will involve four single-day workshops in Oklahoma scheduled for March 24 in Chickasha, March 31 in Claremore, April 7 in Woodward and April 14 in Ardmore. Sessions will cover business and personal goal-setting, financial analysis, human resources, family communications, estate planning, estate taxes and retirement planning. “Research tells us that fewer than one-third of family businesses survive the transfer from one generation to the […]
2014 Farm Bill forums scheduled
The Southwest Council of Agribusiness has joined with the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and the Texas A&M Agricultural and Food Policy Center to host informational forums focused on educating producers and other stakeholders about the approaching changes to farm policy under the Agricultural Act of 2014. The schedules for the two events are: Altus – Monday, March 24 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Western Oklahoma State College multipurpose room2801 N. Main St., Altus, OK 73521 9:00 – 9:30 – Coffee and doughnuts 9:30 – 9:45 – Welcome and Special Introductions • Hon. Larry Combest – Former Chairman, House Agriculture Committee 9:45 […]
YF&R 2014 Spring Tour dates, schedule announced
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers have announced the schedule for the group’s 2014 Spring Tour, which will be held April 25 – 26 in northeast Oklahoma. This two-day event is an opportunity for YF&R members to explore the diverse agricultural commodities produced in Oklahoma. The 2014 tour is scheduled for northeastern Oklahoma, with stops including the Port of Catoosa and Moore’s Fish Farm. The spring tour is a great time to network with fellow YF&R members, while learning more about the products that drive the agricultural industry around the state. All agriculturalists, whether employed on a farm, […]
Legislative Update with John Collison
We recently gathered at the Skirvin Hotel for our annual OKFB Leadership Conference. If you were able to attend, then you already know what a great line up of speakers and guests we had join us. We were also able to see many friends and familiar faces whom we had not seen since we gathered in Norman last November. I want to thank each and every one of you who took time to travel and participate in our meeting. That includes our elected officials who took time out of their hectic schedules to visit with us about the federal and […]
OKFB Congressional Action Tour set for April 6-10
The OKFB Congressional Action Tour is scheduled for April 6-10, 2014, in Washington, D.C. This tour gives members an opportunity to visit with legislators about issues of importance to rural Oklahoma. On this trip, members will hear from American Farm Bureau on issues of importance to agriculture along with visiting Congressional Representatives and Senators. The trip also features a President’s Welcome Reception and a Legislative Reception at the House Agriculture Committee. Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. The deadline for the Congressional Action Tour is March 3. For more information, contact Sara Drozdowski at 405-530-2681 or at […]
Oklahoma Youth Expo seeks photos and historical information for 100 years commemorative book
To celebrate 100 years of the world’s largest junior livestock show, the Oklahoma Youth Expo is preparing a commemorative book highlighting the Expo’s history and contribution to Oklahoma and its youth. From its early days as “The Oklahoma City Fat Stock Show” to its time as part of the Oklahoma Spring Fair, the Expo has evolved into the largest youth event in the state. “The Oklahoma Youth Expo has a rich history of providing a venue and program to display some of the finest livestock in the country while funding higher education opportunities for youth pursuing studies in agriculture,” said […]
OKFB Women’s Leadership Team donates $3,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities
The OKFB Women’s Leadership Team donated $3,000 in food products to the Ronald McDonald House of Oklahoma City and the Ronald McDonald House of Tulsa, Feb. 11 and Feb. 12, as part of the new AFBF Our Food Link initiative. The members also cooked and served a meal for the families staying in the Oklahoma City location. Our Food Link is a year-round program that county and state Farm Bureaus use to provide consumers of all ages and backgrounds with information about today’s agriculture. This includes helping people connect with sources of clothing, food, shelter and energy in their communities. […]
Legislative Update with John Collison
I can’t remember in recent history when a session has started slower or when we have changed out a speaker midway through the first few days. In a vote of the Republican caucus members, Rep. Jeff Hickman, of Fairview, was elected to the new role of Speaker of the House. Most members have at least a year to prepare for this role and the duties that come with it. Speaker Hickman had about 10 minutes of grace time before the realities of the job set in. This is a monumental task that he faces, but knowing the new Speaker, he […]
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