John and Macy Strom of Washington County were named Farm Family of the Year at Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 72nd Annual Convention, Nov. 15, in Norman. The Stroms were one of six OKFB district farm family finalists, chosen for their ability to best represent farming and ranching and the spirit of Oklahoma agriculture. As state winners, the family received the use of a General Motors pickup for one year, a free trip to the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting next January in San Antonio and other prizes. The Stroms operate VV Ranch in Osage County. They raise a commercial cattle […]
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Schnaithman wins Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
Travis Schnaithman, of Garber, was named the 2013 Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet winner at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau 72nd Annual Meeting, Nov. 15, in Norman. Schnaithman 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. As the state discussion meet winner, Schnaithman received an iPad package and the opportunity to compete in the national discussion meet contest at the American Farm Bureau […]
2013 YF&R Leadership Conference Schedule
Welcome from YF&R Chairman, Mason Bolay The 2013 Joint Leadership Conference with Oklahoma Farm Bureau and the Oklahoma Young Farmers and Ranchers is underway! We are excited to see each of you here and hope to offer something that suites everyone! This is the first year for the joint conference atmosphere. The goal was to provide an opportunity for direct leadership training aimed at 18-35 year olds while also attending the OKFB Annual Meeting. By combining the two events, we are able to offer sessions geared just for you and gatherings for you to network not only with YF&R members, […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau disappointed with water resources board ruling
Oklahoma Farm Bureau commented today that private property rights of landowners in five southern counties were restricted last Wednesday when seven of nine members on the Oklahoma Water Resources Board voted to reduce the maximum annual yield for landowners overlying the Arbuckle Simpson Aquifer from two acre feet of water per year to 0.2 acre feet per year. “When a landowner purchases property he’s virtually purchasing a bundle of sticks or a bundle of private property rights,” said LeeAnna Covington, director of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation. “Each time a decision of this magnitude is made, it removes a […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau hosts sweet potato pick to benefit hungry Oklahomans
In an effort to fight hunger in the state, more than 150 volunteers picked nearly 30,000 pounds of sweet potatoes to donate to Gov. Mary Fallin’s fourth annual Feeding Oklahoma Food Drive. Oklahoma Farm Bureau teamed up with the Hydro Sweet Potato Company and Caddo County 4-H and FFA to harvest the sweet potatoes near Albert, Okla., Oct. 25. “The sweet potato pick was a great opportunity for our members to work side-by-side with youth as we help feed those who are less fortunate,” OKFB President Roland Pederson said. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau is proud of our state’s farming and ranching […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Sweet Potato Pick
Oklahoma Farm Bureau will be particpating in a Sweet Potato Pick event on Friday, Oct. 25 in Albert, Okla. The event will be in conjunction with Governor Mary Fallin’s Feeding Oklahoma Food Drive. We invite Farm Bureau members and anyone else that would like to participate in picking sweet potatoes to join us! We will be meeting at the Hydro Sweet Potato Company in Albert, Okla., at 9 a.m. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Directions to Hydro Sweet Potato Company: – Take Highway 153 west out of Binger, Okla. – Go to Highway 146 […]
OKFB leaders continue grassroots policy development process
A measure supporting more research on effectively using the state’s water supply was among more than 50 resolutions passed by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau state resolutions committee Oct. 22-23, in Norman. The resolutions meeting is just one part of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy development process, where members from each county help determine priority issues for upcoming legislative sessions. “As primary water consumers, Oklahoma farmers and ranchers are eager to find practical ways to transfer surface water from excess supply areas to water deficient areas of the state,” said Jimmy Wayne Kinder, Oklahoma Farm Bureau resolutions committee chairman. “We’re proposing […]
Statement by AFBF President Bob Stallman on WRRDA House passage
“The American Farm Bureau Federation is extremely pleased the House passed H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013. As one of AFBF’s priority legislative issues, passage of WRRDA is welcome news for America’s farmers and ranchers. “Having an efficient and reliable inland waterway system linked to competitive ports is vital to America’s ability to provide affordable farm products domestically and to compete internationally. More than 60 percent of grain grown by U.S. farmers for export is transported via inland waterways and 95 percent of farm exports and imports move through U.S. harbors. New projects for flood […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 72nd Annual Convention schedule
The 72nd Annual Convention for Oklahoma Farm Bureau will be held November 15-17 in Norman, Okla., at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center. Below is a schedule of events, which will be updated as changes occur. We look forward to seeing you in November! Friday, November 15 8 a.m. – Credentials Committee breakfast 9 a.m. – Registration 10 a.m. – Trade show opens 11:15 a.m. – State Board meeting/luncheon 11:30 a.m. – OKFB Leadership Team conference/luncheon 1:30 p.m. – Opening session 3:30 p.m. – Break-out sessions 7 p.m. – “Denim, Diamonds & Dessert” awards program Saturday, November […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau releases statement regarding vote on crop insurance
OKFB’s John Collison, vice president of public policy and media affairs, released the following statement regarding a vote on crop insurance later today. “Recently, Congressman Paul Ryan put forth a resolution supporting the linkage of Means Testing to Crop Insurance. Earlier this year, the House rejected a similar farm bill amendment from Congressman Ron Kind. Kind’s amendment would have imposed a means test and cut crop insurance delivery. The 2013 Farm Bill includes provisions to strengthen, improve and expand crop insurance. Congressman Ryan’s resolution would create a barrier to this goal. Means testing in the crop insurance program impacts all […]
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