Today, the state’s largest agricultural organization, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, voiced its support for the continued development of oil and natural gas in the state. “OKFB opposes any legislative action that would discourage exploration and production of Oklahoma natural resources,” said John Collison, OKFB vice president of public policy and media affairs. A proposal at the state Capitol would increase the state’s gross production tax on new wells from 1 percent to 2 percent for 48 months. “While Oklahoma Farm Bureau does not encourage the raising of taxes on oil and gas production, we see this as a fair compromise,” Collison […]
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Farm Bureau leaders lobby in nation’s capitol
The new farm bill, tax reform, regulatory overreach and immigration reform were key issues discussed this week by Oklahoma Farm Bureau leaders during a four-day lobbying effort in Washington, D.C. During the trip, the farm leaders met with U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn’s Chief of Staff Brian Treat, plus U.S. Reps. Jim Bridenstine, Markwayne Mullin, James Lankford and Frank Lucas, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. Lucas emphasized his committee’s efforts to draft a new farm bill that provides a strong safety net for farm income using a combination of crop insurance, a revenue assurance program […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau backs amendment reinstating funding for horse slaughter inspections
Oklahoma Farm Bureau supports Sen. Jim Inhofe and Rep. Markwayne Mullin as they present an amendment to strike a provision in the omnibus appropriations bill that makes it illegal for the USDA to inspect horse processing facilities. The bill is expected to be considered, passed and signed by the President by the end of the week and will fund the federal government through Sept. 30, 2014. “Our Oklahoma delegation understands these horse slaughter facilities are humane solutions to the challenge of abandoned, abused and otherwise neglected horses,” OKFB President Tom Buchanan said. “We applaud their efforts to obtain funding for […]
Agricultural education travels Oklahoma roads
Agricultural education has never been more important. And now, thanks to a trio of Oklahoma institutions, it has never been more mobile either. This winter, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation’s youth education and outreach program – Noble Academy, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, and the Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation launched a new mobile agricultural education trailer called the Grown For You mobile classroom to provide students a fun, fast and factual look at Oklahoma agriculture. Grown For You provides an interactive look into agriculture and highlights the commodity crops grown in Oklahoma. “This trailer was designed to illustrate the importance of […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau names 2013 Champion Award recipients
Fifteen of the state’s top agricultural advocates – including Gov. Mary Fallin – will receive the Oklahoma Farm Bureau 2013 Champion Award during the OKFB Leadership Conference, Feb. 17-18, at the Skirvin Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Board of Directors is recognizing the state leaders and legislators for going above and beyond to protect and improve agriculture and rural Oklahoma during the 2013 legislative session. “As the state’s largest agricultural organization, we are committed to preserving the livelihood and legacy of our fellow farmers and ranchers,” OKFB President Tom Buchanan said. “It is an […]
Buchanan named new Oklahoma Farm Bureau president
Voting delegates at the 72nd Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting elected Jackson County Farm Bureau member Tom Buchanan to serve as president of the organization, Nov. 16, in Norman. Buchanan has represented District 2 on the OKFB Board of Directors for six years. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau is the voice for rural Oklahoma and agriculture, and that’s my passion,” Buchanan said. “Through my service at the county level and then as a state director, I feel I have a background with the federation and with the insurance company, and I’m looking forward to serving our members.” Buchanan raises a commercial beef […]
Temples receive YF&R Lifetime Legacy Award
Raymond and Mary Temple are the recipients of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Lifetime Legacy Award. The announcement was made Nov. 15, at OKFB’s 72nd Annual Convention in Norman. The YF&R Lifetime Legacy Award serves as a living memorial for members by recognizing their life achievements. It is intended to honor an individual or a couple who have spent their lives enriching and inspiring rural Oklahomans’ quality of life. Raymond grew up on a farm in Colorado, and Mary was raised on a cotton farm in Washita County. Together they have built a cow-calf herd and raise stocker […]
Givens inducted into OKFB Eagle Club
Kerry Givens of Comanche County was recognized an inductee in the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Eagle Club during the OKFB 72nd Annual Convention, Nov. 15, in Norman. The distinction was created to recognize the member who recruits the most new members in a year, as membership is a key aspect of the organization. Givens recruited 17 new members in 2013. He received a traveling Golden Eagle trophy and a personalized OKFB jacket. View and download a high-resolution photo of Givens receiving recognition on OKFB’s Flickr account.
Sloan honored with OKFB Distinguished Service Award
Charles Sloan, of Vian, was recognized as the Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award winner at the OKFB 72nd Annual Meeting, Nov. 15, in Norman. The Distinguished Service Award honors OKFB members who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. Sloan has been serving agriculture for nearly four decades and recently retired as the OKFB state director from District 6, a position he held for 16 years. Sloan has also served as president of Sequoyah County Farm Bureau for 25 years. Sloan and his wife Mary are contract farmers in the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, […]
Payne County couple wins YF&R Excellence in Agriculture award
Brent and Jenny Haken were announced the winners of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award, Nov. 15, at OKFB’s 72nd Annual Convention in Norman. 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. The couple received a four-wheeler ATV, courtesy of Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma and Chisholm Trail Farm Credit, a $250 gift certificate and an […]
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