The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers are pleased to announce a new event will be added to the OKFB convention schedule. On Thursday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m., YF&R will host the inaugural high school discussion meet for FFA and 4-H members throughout the state to take part in as an educational and résumé-building experience. The high school discussion meet is an activity designed to build crucial skills to aid in analyzing problems and deciding solutions to best meet one’s needs. By participating, students build basic discussions skills, develop a keen understanding of agricultural issues and explore how […]
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OKAgFund endorses Gov. Mary Fallin in reelection campaign
The OKAgFund announces its endorsement of Gov. Mary Fallin as she seeks reelection for governor. “Gov. Fallin understands the importance of rural Oklahoma for economic development all across our state,” said John Collison, OKFB vice president of public policy and media relations. “We sincerely appreciate Gov. Fallin for continuing to stand with and support the agricultural industry, and we are honored to endorse her in her campaigning efforts.” The OKAgFund, Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s political action committee, is made up of OKFB members from across the state who identify candidates who demonstrate beliefs and actions that are consistent with Oklahoma Farm […]
Statement from Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan regarding H.R. 5078
“Oklahoma Farm Bureau applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for standing with farmers and ranchers across the country by passing H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act. This legislation will help protect rural Oklahoma from the regulatory overreach by the EPA, specifically the proposed WOTUS rule. We now ask our Oklahoma senate delegation to work with the House and pass H.R. 5078.” We encourage our members to continue making public comments on the EPA proposed rule for the Waters of the U.S. The deadline for comments is Oct. 20.” For more information or to submit comments, […]
River navigation system important for agriculture
The economic impact of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System was highlighted during an August 28 press event at the Port of Catoosa. Hosted by Oklahoma Farm Bureau, the event featured presentations from U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-2, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Jim Reese and OKFB President Tom Buchanan. “This waterway system provides a direct benefit for Oklahoma’s agricultural industry,” said Buchanan. In 2013, 3.1 million tons of agricultural products were shipped on this navigation system, including 1.4 million tons of wheat and close to a million tons of soybeans. Buchanan noted farmers in his area of Altus, Oklahoma, often […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Team donates books to elementary schools in Moore
In Moore, Oklahoma, Plaza Towers Elementary School and Briarwood Elementary School are both gearing up for a busy year as students return to class. However, these two schools are different than others because both of these schools were destroyed during the May 20, 2013, tornado. After the devastation of the May 20 tornado, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Team set out to help these schools. “We just knew we wanted to help these students after they lost everything and the devastation they had to go through last year,” said Kitty Beavers, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Team chairman. Along […]
OKFB to hold press event at Port of Catoosa with U.S. Rep. Mullin
Oklahoma Farm Bureau will be hosting a press event on Aug. 28, 2014, at 9 a.m. at the Port of Catoosa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The event will provide valuable discussion among water leaders in our state about the economic impact on agriculture provided by the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, port and terminals. “This waterway system is vitally important to Oklahoma’s agricultural industry,” said OKFB President Tom Buchanan. “We must continue to invest in this critical infrastructure to ensure we are making the most of our water resources in the state.” Attendees will hear from Buchanan, as well as director […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau to join in Arbuckle Simpson town hall meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is pleased to announce it will be joining Sen. Frank Simpson for a town hall meeting on Aug. 22 to discuss the Arbuckle Simpson Aquifer and the use of its water in surrounding counties. The town hall meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center in Ardmore. The meeting starts at 2:30 p.m. “This is a great opportunity to discuss one of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s cornerstone issues of private property rights,” said John Collison, Oklahoma Farm Bureau vice president of public policy and media relations. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau members […]
OKFB volunteers pick potatoes to help fight hunger
Oklahoma Farm Bureau volunteers traveled to Erick, Oklahoma, July 15, to harvest 750 pounds of potatoes for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to help Oklahomans struggling with hunger. The group worked with Beckham County Farm Bureau member Gale Thompson, who owns the potato fields, and Premium Source Ag, which leases and harvests the potato fields. “This donation made by farmers and volunteers proves the agricultural industry takes the job of feeding Oklahomans seriously,” OKFB President Tom Buchanan said. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau is proud of the many farming and ranching families who work each day to produce a safe and […]
Discounts on Polaris off-road vehicles offered to OKFB members
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is pleased to announce that a new FB Member Advantage! program with Polaris Industries Inc., is available to eligible members, effective July 1. The roll-out of the new three-year program with Polaris, the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, demonstrates Farm Bureau’s continued investment in exceeding member expectations. “Farm Bureau members in Oklahoma are accustomed to having exclusive access to superior, high-quality brands, programs and products,” said OKFB President Tom Buchanan. “This generous special purchase program from Polaris will help our members save money on high-quality, all-terrain vehicles that can stand up to rugged use on farms and […]
Smith joins OKFB communications division
Burlington, Oklahoma, native Samantha Smith recently joined Oklahoma Farm Bureau as a communications specialist. Smith is an agricultural communications graduate from Oklahoma State University. After interning with the OKFB communications team in the summer of 2013, Smith said the organization was a perfect fit. “I am so excited to continue my work with Oklahoma Farm Bureau,” Smith said. “I feel very fortunate to be working for an organization that has the interests of rural Oklahomans at heart.” Smith grew up on a primarily wheat-producing farm in Amorita, Oklahoma. Her passion for agriculture stemmed from her first-hand experience on the farm, […]
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