The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers will host its 16th Annual YF&R Golf Classic on Friday, May 4 at the Cedar Valley Golf Club in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Proceeds of the event will benefit the OKFB Legal Foundation, which defends the rights of Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. Check-in for the annual scramble-style tournament will begin at 7:30 a.m. with tee off at 9 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, along with awards for longest drive and closest to the hole. Registration is open through April 27. The cost is $350 for a team of four […]
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Application deadline extended to March 20 for $1,000 YF&R scholarships
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee has extended the deadline for applications for its annual $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors who will pursue a higher degree in agriculture after graduation. Applications now must be postmarked by no later than March 20, 2018. Nine $1,000 scholarships, one from each OKFB state board district, will be awarded to high school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture at an Oklahoma institution of high learning as a full-time student. The deadline for applications has been extended to March 20, 2018. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 20, 2018. Applicants must […]
YF&R to host legislative day March 4-5
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members ages 18 to 35 are invited to attend the Young Famers and Ranchers Legislative Day held March 4 and 5 in Oklahoma City. The event is an opportunity for YF&R members to network with one another, learn about Farm Bureau policy, and promote agriculture and rural Oklahoma at the state Capitol. The event will begin with an evening at Top Golf on March 4 at 6 p.m. On Monday, March 5, members will head to the state Capitol to be briefed by the OKFB Public Policy team before visiting with state legislators. Participants also are encouraged […]
OKFB YF&R to award $1,000 scholarships
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee is now accepting applications for its annual $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors who will pursue a higher degree in agriculture after graduation. Nine $1,000 scholarships, one from each OKFB state board district, will be awarded to high school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture at an Oklahoma institution of high learning as a full-time student. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 13, 2018. Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements: Must be a graduating high school senior. Must enroll full time in an agriculture program at […]
Payne County member selected to serve on AFBF YF&R Committee
Rachel Pickens of Payne County Farm Bureau recently was appointed to serve on the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. The committee helps evaluate and update the YF&R long-term plan, assists with executing YF&R competitive events at the AFBF Annual Convention, provides programming advice for the AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference, serves on one of four subcommittees, serves as a contact for state YF&R programs, and takes part in numerous committee meetings. “Through her involvement in Farm Bureau, our state and her local community, Rachel has demonstrated a passion for sharing the story of agriculture and our organization,” […]
Oklahoma YF&R members to compete at AFBF Annual Meeting in January
Three members of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers program will represent Oklahoma in national YF&R contests at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting Jan. 5-10 in Nashville, Tennessee. The winner of this year’s Oklahoma YF&R Achievement Award, Chad Selman of Tulsa County will compete to win the AFBF YF&R Achievement Award. The award recognizes young farmers and ranchers who have excelled in their farm or ranch and have honed their leadership abilities to superiority. Participants are involved in production agriculture with a majority of their income subject to normal production risks. The 2018 YF&R Achievement Award […]
OKFB honors members, counties during annual meeting awards program
Oklahoma Farm Bureau presented its top awards to members and counties during the organization’s 2017 Annual Meeting Nov. 10 in Norman, Oklahoma. The awards recognize individuals and counties for leadership, service and excellence within Farm Bureau and the agricultural industry. Awards and winners are listed below, along with a link to a press release, photo and more information. District Farm and Ranch Family Recognition Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award Phyllis HolcombCreek County Farm Bureau YF&R Achievement Award Chad SelmanTulsa County Farm Bureau YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award Dell FarrisStephens County Farm Bureau YF&R Charles L. Roff Award Comanche […]
Stephens County farmer wins award for excellence in agriculture, Farm Bureau
Dell Farris was named the winner of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award on Nov. 10 at the 2017 OKFB Annual Meeting in Norman, Oklahoma. 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. “It’s a real honor,” Farris said of receiving the award. “I’m proud to be able to represent Oklahoma, my family and Stephens County.” […]
Jackson County member wins YF&R Discussion Meet
Brent Howard of Jackson County was named the 2017 Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet winner at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Nov. 10 in Norman, Oklahoma. Howard competed against four other participants in three rounds of debate-style discussion where performance was evaluated on the exchange of ideas and information on pre-determined topics. Participants were judged on their ability to offer constructive criticism, cooperation and communication while analyzing agricultural problems and developing solutions. “The discussion meet is just great in the aspect of it really gets you thinking about questions that are current events and currently major issues affecting […]
Comanche County honored as Farm Bureau’s top county YF&R committee
The Comanche County Young Farmers and Ranchers committee was presented with the 2017 Charles L. Roff Award. The award was presented in Norman, Oklahoma, at the 2017 OKFB Annual Meeting Nov. 10. The Charles L. Roff Award encourages county YF&R groups to improve their local committees and activity participation while strengthening the Farm Bureau organization. “It’s a real honor,” said John Morris, Comanche County Farm Bureau YF&R chairman. “We work really hard and communicating with area young farmers and ranchers to get us together to help improve each others farming operations.” Comanche County YF&R hosted its annual farmhand olympics, where […]
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