Oklahoma Farm Bureau members from across the state are invited to gather with fellow members at OKFB’s 78th Annual Meeting to be held Nov. 8-10 at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City.
As the organization’s largest annual gathering, the annual meeting provides an opportunity to celebrate Farm Bureau achievements, elect OKFB leaders, set policy for the next year, fellowship with friends from around the state and more.
On Friday, Nov. 8, a Foundation Night Out will allow members to enjoy an evening of fellowship featuring a concert by Jimmy Dale and The Beltline. Members also will have the opportunity to support the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture with a silent auction.
Members will gather to celebrate Farm Bureau achievements and efforts with a dinner and awards presentation on Saturday evening, Nov. 9. County representatives will not be charged for the event this year, but make sure to RSVP.
A tentative agenda is found below. Please note the schedule is subject to change. More details and information will be provided in the coming weeks. For more information about attending the OKFB Annual Meeting, contact your county Farm Bureau office.
Friday, Nov. 8
8 a.m. Credentials Committee Breakfast
9 a.m. Registration opens
9:30 a.m. YF&R Excellence in Agriculture and YF&R Discussion Meet Orientation
10 a.m. YF&R Discussion Meet Round One
10:45 a.m. YF&R Discussion Meet Round Two
11 a.m. OKFB Expo Trade Show opens
11 a.m. Silent Auction benefitting OKFB Foundation for Agriculture opens
11:15 a.m. State Board Meeting and Luncheon
11:30 a.m. YF&R Discussion Meet Finals Luncheon
11:30 a.m. Issues Advisory/Commodity Committee Luncheon
11:30 a.m. Women’s Leadership Committee Luncheon
*NOTE: WLC delegate registration closes at 11:25 a.m.
12:15 p.m. YF&R Discussion Meet Finals
1:30 p.m. Opening Session
Welcome: Rodd Moesel – OKFB President
Speakers:
Dr. Thomas Coon – Vice President, Dean and Director, OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Dr. Damona Doye – Associate Vice President, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
Dr. Kayse Shrum – Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Innovation; President, OSU Center for Health Sciences
3 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions Round One
The Value of Rural Residency Programs – Chris Benge
What’s Next in Cattle Markets – Dr. Derrell Peel
Everything You Need to Know About Industrial Hemp – Michael Nepveux and Caroline Nelson
Exploring Animal Identification – Dr. Rodd Hall
AgBoost
4:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions Round Two
Increasing Access to Specialty Care in Rural Oklahoma
What’s Next in Cattle Markets – Dr. Derrell Peel
Everything You Need to Know About Industrial Hemp – Michael Nepveux and Caroline Nelson
Why Farm Bureau? – Jordan Cook, Amy Harris, Brittany Hukill and Travis Schnaithman
5 p.m. Registration Closes
5:30 p.m. County Presidents Reception
5:30 p.m. YF&R Dinner and Caucus
5:30 p.m. OKFB Ag Fund Committee Meeting
6 p.m. OKFB Expo closes
6 p.m. Silent Auction benefitting OKFB Foundation for Agriculture closes
6:30 p.m. Foundation Night Out featuring Jimmy Dale and The Beltline concert
Saturday, Nov. 9
7:30 a.m. Credentials Committee Breakfast
7:30 a.m. Financial Review Committee Breakfast
7:30 a.m. Resolutions Committee Breakfast
8 a.m. Registration opens
8 a.m. OKFB Expo Trade Show opens
8 a.m. Silent Auction benefitting OKFB Foundation for Agriculture opens
8:45 a.m. OKFB Insurance Policyholders Meeting
9:30 a.m. General Session
Ag News and Market Update: Ron Hays, Oklahoma Farm Report
Speaker: Brent Kisling – Executive Director, Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Credentials Committee Report
Election of AFBF Annual Meeting delegates
OKFB Legal Foundation Report
OKFB Ag Fund Committee Report
Resolutions Session
11:45 a.m. Credentials Desk closes
12 p.m. Credentials Committee Meeting
(Credentials desk closes at 11:45 a.m.)
12:30 p.m. WLC Gavel Club Luncheon
1 p.m. OKFB District Caucuses
District Three
District Six
District Nine
1:30 p.m. General Session
Ag News and Market Update: Sam Knipp, First Oklahoma Ag Network
Speaker – Madison Stephens, Oklahoma 4-H
Financial Review Committee Report
Credentials Committee Report
OKFB District Caucuses Report
OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee incoming and outgoing
OKFB Young Farmers and Ranchers incoming and outgoing
OKFB Presidential Address and Election
Resolutions Session
5:30 p.m. Oklahoma Farm Bureau Ag Fund Reception
6:45 p.m. Dinner and Awards Program
8:30 p.m. Cupcake Social
Sunday, Nov. 10
7:15 a.m. County Presidents Coffee Talk Session
7:15 a.m. Women’s Leadership Committee Coffee Talk Session
7:15 a.m. Public Policy Coffee Talk Session
8 a.m. Worship Service and Breakfast
Speaker: Sen. James Lankford
Schedule updated Nov. 6, 2019
