The deadline for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee’s Nurse’s Scholarship is July 15. The annual scholarship program awards three $500 scholarships to students studying nursing at an accredited college, university, vo-tech or trade school. Applicants must be Oklahoma Farm Bureau members or a member of a Farm Bureau member family. The WLC understands the important role nurses and healthcare professionals play in ensuring a high quality of life for all residents across our state, and especially rural residents. With the cost of education increasing yearly, the committee is proud to provide three students with scholarship funds to help […]
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OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee hosts Youth Safety Day
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee hosted its first Safety Day on June 4 at the OKFB home office in Oklahoma City. At the event, 12- to 17-year-old youth from around the state learned ATV safety, fire safety, DUI prevention, poison control and more. “We want our children, our young people, and even parents to be aware of safety,” said Kitty Beavers, chair of the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee. Throughout the day, students cycled through stations that focused on safety in various situations. At each booth, students had the opportunity to learn the appropriate safety techniques through hands-on activities. […]
OKFB women bring farm message to OKC-area students
Members of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee shared the farm and ranch story with third- and fourth-grade students during Super Ag Day held May 6 and 7 in Oklahoma City. The WLC members used the Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation’s commodity trailer to share with students how food gets from the field to consumers’ tables. Another station hosted by the women used American Farm Bureau’s My American Farm program to play interactive games with students about farm-related topics. The event, a combined effort between Oklahoma County Extension, Ag in the Classroom, Oklahoma City Public Schools and other groups, […]
OKFB Youth Safety Day coming June 4
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee will hold its first-annual Safety Day Thursday, June 4, at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau home office in Oklahoma City. The program is for students 12-17. Participants will learn about ATV safety, fire safety, vehicle rollovers, DUI prevention and more through a series of hands-on training and experience. Safety day registration will begin at 9 a.m. on June 4, and the program will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Applications are being accepted now through May 24. Download the Youth Safety Day application from our online application center and […]
OKFB Women take country cooking to the Capitol
The annual Farm City Festival, hosted by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee, gave state lawmakers a taste of country at the state Capitol on Tuesday, April 21. The OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee, consisting of rural women leaders from throughout the state, used the Capitol’s first floor rotunda to set out a spread of freshly prepared food, much of it home-baked, for the legislators. There were trays of fresh vegetables, sandwiches, cheese and fruit, cookies, cupcakes and brownies. “We want them to see where their food comes from, and we want to promote farming and all the things we […]
OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee donates to Ronald McDonald House Charities
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee recently donated $600 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oklahoma City as a part of the “Our Food Link” initiative. In addition to the donation made by state women’s committee, Oklahoma County Farm Bureau also donated $100 to the charity organization. OKFB women have had a long history of partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, donating time and money in many capacities over the last several years. The women’s group has previously served as guest chefs for the house and chose to make a significant monetary donation this year. “The Farm Bureau […]
OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee hosts winter rally
Safe holiday shopping, weather and Ag in the Classroom were just a few of the topics discussed at the annual Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee Winter Rally on Dec. 5-6 in Norman. More than 70 OKFB women gathered in District 8 for educational workshops and fellowship. “I am so pleased with the turnout at this year’s winter rally,” said Kitty Beavers, OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee chairman. “The Women’s Leadership Committee is an integral part of Oklahoma Farm Bureau, and I’m so glad we all had the opportunity to get together and enjoy each other’s company while also attending educational […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members elected to leadership positions
Several leadership positions, including three state board members, were decided during Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 73rd Annual Convention Nov. 14-16 in Tulsa. Voting delegates to the annual meeting elected three state directors, chairman of the Women’s Leadership Committee and chairman of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. District 1 Alan Jett of Beaver County was re-elected to a three-year term on the OKFB board of directors representing District 1. Jett is a rancher in Slapout, Oklahoma, where he manages a cow/calf operation. “I’m looking forward to serving another year on the OKFB board of directors,” Jett said. “I’m honored that the […]
Krehbiel family named OKFB Farm Family of the Year
Karen Krehbiel and her daughter Brittany, along with Karen’s mother-in-law, Fern, and father-in-law, Wayne, were named the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year during OKFB’s 73rd Annual Meeting Nov. 15 in Tulsa. The Krehbiels, one of six OKFB district farm family finalists, were chosen for their ability to best represent farming and ranching and the spirit of Oklahoma agriculture. “It is truly an honor to represent Oklahoma agriculture and represent all of the families that farm in Oklahoma,” Karen said. The Krehbiel family farm has a rich history in Oklahoma agriculture, which includes five generations of dedicated farmers. […]
Register now for Women’s Leadership Committee Rally Dec. 5-6
The Women’s Leadership Committee will be hosting their annual Winter Rally Dec. 5-6 at the NCED Conference Center and Hotel in Norman. The event will feature a trade show and silent auction for all participants. There will also be mulitple speakers and breakout sessions including Ag in the Classroom, safe shopping and a weather update. All participants are responsible for making their own room reservation, by Nov. 25, at the NCED Conference Center and Hotel. For more information, you can visit their website or call them at (405) 366-4752. Registration forms are due by Nov. 18 to Marcia Irvin at […]
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