More than $10,000 was raised for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation during the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Golf Tournament on Friday, May 12 at the Silverhorn Golf Club in Oklahoma City. More than 70 golfers making up approximately 20 teams played in the annual scramble-style tournament.  “We had a lot of fun at this year’s golf tournament, and we’re thankful for everyone’s contributions to the legal foundation,” said Travis Schnaithman, YF&R chairman. “We hope our donations will help the foundation continue to defend Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers in future legal issues.” The winning team included golfers […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers will hold their annual High School Discussion Meet during Oklahoma State University’s Big Three Field Days on Tuesday, July 18 at 2 p.m. in the OSU Animal Science Building in Stillwater. The contest is open to current high school students in 4-H or FFA. Each club or chapter may send one participant, who must attend a brief orientation on July 18 before the contest begins. The meet provides 4-H and FFA members throughout the state with an educational opportunity to enhance their speaking, reasoning and presentation skills all while analyzing issues in agriculture. The […]

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers will hold their 15th annual YF&R Golf Classic Friday, May 12 at SilverHorn Golf Club in Oklahoma City. The annual scramble-style tournament opens with check-in at 11:30 a.m., and golfers will tee off at 1 p.m. Several prizes will be awarded, and lunch will be provided. All proceeds from the event will be given to benefit the OKFB Legal Foundation. Registration is being accepted now through May 5 for teams and individuals. The cost is $350 per team of four golfers or $90 per individual.  Mulligans can be purchased for $10 each, […]

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee is now accepting applications for their 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 April 17, 2017. 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 […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers will hold their annual High School Discussion Meet at the OKFB annual meeting in Oklahoma City on Thursday, Nov. 10. The contest is open to current high school students in 4-H or FFA. Each club or chapter may send one participant, who must attend a brief orientation on November 10 before the contest begins. The meet provides 4-H and FFA members throughout the state with an educational opportunity to enhance their speaking, reasoning and presentation skills all while analyzing issues in agriculture. The discussion meet simulates a committee meeting where members engage in […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers program is looking for bright young Farm Bureau agriculturalists ages 18-35 to compete in a variety of programs for recognition for their contributions to agriculture. Applications for the YF&R competitive events, which include the Achievement Award, the Excellence in Agriculture Award, the Discussion Meet and the Charles Roff Award are due Friday, Oct. 14, 2016. The competitive events are open to OKFB members ages 18-35. Winners will be recognized at the 75th-annual OKFB convention awards program held on Friday, Nov. 11. Prizes will be presented along with the awards for each event. Applications […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers committee hosted more than 1,000 Oklahoma agriculture students at the group’s annual Oklahoma State Fair livestock judging contest held September 15 at the state fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Students judged eight classes of livestock along with two classes where they were asked specific questions about the animals they judged. “Our YF&R committee is proud to put on this judging contest for 4-H and FFA members to help develop their livestock judging skills,” said Josh Emerson, OKFB YF&R state chairman. “We really believe the skills students can learn from livestock judging, things like decision-making […]