More than a 1,000 Oklahoma agricultural leaders are expected to fill the Cox Convention Center Nov. 19-21 in downtown Oklahoma City for the annual Oklahoma Farm Bureau Convention.
“This is our most important meeting of the year,” said OFB President Mike Spradling. “This is when our leaders decide policy for the organization to follow in the coming year.”
The convention kicks off Friday, Nov. 19, with contests for the young farmers and ranchers followed by the opening session. Governor-elect Mary Fallin will address the group via a videotaped presentation from Washington, D.C. where she is completing her duties as Fifth District Congressman. The group will also hear from Lt. Governor-elect Todd Lamb and Attorney General-elect Scott Pruitt.
Saturday’s highlights include the business session and greetings from newly-elected National FFA President Riley Padgett.
The annual awards banquet will feature humorist Trent Loos, and the announcement of the Oklahoma farm family of the year and young farmer and rancher achievement winner. The distinguished service awards to Farm Bureau and agriculture will also be announced at the banquet.
The convention wraps up Sunday morning with a vespers service featuring gospel singer Kathy Wampler and motivational speaker Dave Roever.
Convention participants will be able to enjoy a large trade show spread out on the first floor of the Cox center. The exhibits include farm trucks, tractors, a health care booth and farm supply booths.
