Roger and Idella Maschino of Guymon were named the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year during OKFB’s 75th Annual Meeting Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. “It’s very humbling, but very honoring,” Roger Maschino said shortly after being named farm family of the year. “We’re proud to be Americans, and we’re proud to be in agriculture, and we just pray that we will be a lighthouse and a good example of American agriculture and Farm Bureau for the state of Oklahoma.” The Maschinos raise cattle in Texas, Cimarron and Delaware counties. The couple is focused on quality animals, which […]

Billy Gibson of Pontotoc County was recognized with the Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award during the OKFB 75th Annual Convention Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. The award honors OKFB members who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization.  Gibson has been in agriculture for nearly 42 years and served several terms on the Oklahoma Farm Bureau State Board of Directors as well as on the Pontotoc County Farm Bureau board since 1978. He is active in a cow/calf and stocker/feeder operation in addition to his contributions to the pecan industry. He has attended 23 […]

Isaac Fisher of Comanche County was named the winner of the 2016 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award. He was recognized as OKFB’s top young farming and ranching individual at the 75th annual convention on Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City.  Fisher concentrates on raising stocker cattle and growing wheat and cotton near the southwest Oklahoma town of Chattanooga. He also runs a custom haying business swathing and baling hay for fellow farmers and ranchers in the area. “It’s an honor to even be considered for this award,” Fisher said. “To be recognized for the Achievement Award from […]

Rachel Pickens was named the winner of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award on Nov. 11 at OKFB’s 75th Annual Convention in Oklahoma City. The award recognizes successful young adults ages 35 years or younger who are involved in farming, but whose primary occupations are not farming or owning an agricultural business. Winners are chosen based on their involvement in agriculture and participation in Oklahoma Farm Bureau and other community organizations. Known as the “Oklahoma Land Lady,” Rachel is a successful realtor in Payne County. In 2010, she opened an agritourism venue, which also serves […]

Dalton Miller of Blanchard, Oklahoma, was named the winner of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers high school discussion meet held Thursday, Nov. 10, in Oklahoma City.  Luke Muller, Elizabeth Schneider, Cody Courtney and Miranda Gilchrist were the other four finalists.  “This event provides students with experience discussing agricultural issues with their peers,” said Brittany Mikles. “These young people will help tell the story of farmers and ranchers for generations to come.” Miller is a student at Amber-Pocasset High School in Amber, Oklahoma, where he is active in his local FFA chapter.  “I’m so thankful to this great […]

Each year, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Convention Trade Show is held as a part of the organization’s annual meeting. This year, there will be vendors ranging from clothing to trucks and everything in between. Make sure to browse through the trade show this year! Located in the Second Floor Prefunction Area of the Cox Convention Center, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau convention trade show will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12.   Below is a list of vendors: AirMedCare Network Chevrolet Doerner, Saunders, Daniel […]