More than 1,300 students gathered at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds for the Oklahoma State Fair Livestock Judging Contest sponsored by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers on Sept. 16. Students from third through 12th grades in 4-H and FFA competed in market and breeding classes of beef cattle, swine, sheep and goats. Students in junior and senior age divisions evaluated each class and answered questions on two of the classes as individuals and as teams. The High Individual and High Team Members of each division were presented a jacket and an award. Awards also were presented to the […]
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OKFB members now save 20% on Budget Truck rentals
Moving can be stressful but let your Oklahoma Farm Bureau membership make it easier with savings on Budget Truck rentals. Budget Truck Rental offers more than 20,000 non-CDL medium-light duty trucks ranging from cargo vans to large moving trucks. As an OKFB member, save 20% on rental rates and milage charges on Budget Truck’s large fleet of vehicles. Reserving a truck for any of your needs is easy. Simply call 1-800-566-8422 and provide the Farm Bureau Account number 56000127747 or visit BudgetTruck.com/FarmBureau and complete the online reservation form. Click “Find Your Truck” and you’ll see available vehicles and rates for […]
Tax proposals risk future of family farms, OKFB tells Congress
Oklahoma Farm Bureau, along with 45 state Farm Bureaus, the American Farm Bureau Federation and 280 organizations representing family-owned farms, ranches and agribusinesses, sent a letter today to congressional leaders urging them to leave important tax policies in place as they draft legislation implementing President Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda. The letter addresses four key tax provisions that make it possible for farmers and ranchers to survive and pass their businesses on to the next generation: estate taxes, stepped-up basis, 199A small business deduction and like-kind exchanges. “The policies Congress enacts now will determine agricultural producers’ ability to secure affordable […]
OKFB YF&R shotgun shoot raises more than $11,000 to benefit foundation
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers raised more than $11,000 at their third-annual shotgun shoot held at Quail Ridge Shooting Sports near McLoud on August 28. The funds raised will benefit the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture, which seeks to connect consumers with accurate agriculture information as well supporting agriculture and rural communities in Oklahoma. The group hosted 88 shooters on 22 four-person teams that tested their skills at shooting stations mimic real-life hunting scenarios. “Our Young Farmers & Ranchers committee is always excited to support agriculture and the work of the foundation, and being able to do it […]
OKFB women meet for 2021 fall conference
More than 70 women gathered for the 2021 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee Fall Conference Aug. 27 and 28 at the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center in Edmond. The two-day conference featured educational sessions, crafts, games and a trade show. Members learned about Oklahoma Agritourism, Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom, OKFB safety services, sharing the story of agriculture and bridging the gap between generations within the organization. The women heard from leaders of the organization including OKFB President Rodd Moesel, OKFB District 2 Director Monte Tucker and OKFB Young Farmers and Ranchers committee member Brittany Hukill. Through a […]
OKFB and Oklahoma 4-H to host Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Oct. 15
Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Oklahoma 4-H have partnered to sponsor a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day on Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the OKFB/Oklahoma 4-H ATV Training Facility near the Logan County Fairgrounds in Guthrie. Open to students in grades third through sixth, safety program topics will include ATV and UTV safety, electrical safety, fire safety, rollover prevention, tractor safety, grain elevator safety and much more. Free to all schools and students, the first 150 students to be signed up will be accepted for the program. Lunch will be provided to the participants. The safety day is […]
USDA announces $1 billion for CFAP 2 payments for contract growers
Oklahoma livestock and poultry producers who did not previously qualify for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 can now apply to receive aid. With up to $1 billion made available through the Consolidate Appropriations Act, coverage has now been expanded to include chickens, poultry eggs, turkeys, hogs and pigs, ducks, geese, pheasants and quail including eligible breeding stock and eggs of all eligible poultry types produced under contract. “We appreciate USDA recognizing the incredible losses farmers endured during the height of the pandemic,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “When restaurants and schools closed, the demand for fresh […]
Join OKFB for 80th annual meeting Nov. 5-7 in Norman
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are invited to join fellow farmers and ranchers from across the state at OKFB’s 80th Annual Meeting to be held Nov. 5-7 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Norman. Each year the convention marks a time for members to celebrate Farm Bureau achievements, elect OKFB leaders, set policy for the next year, fellowship with friends from around the state and more. Team up with fellow county members for OKFB’s game night on Friday, Nov. 5 in addition to a trade show, silent auction and continuing education opportunities. A tentative schedule can be found […]
OKFB YF&R to host State Fair Livestock Judging Contest Sept. 16
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers committee will sponsor the annual Oklahoma State Fair Livestock Judging Contest on Sept. 16 at the state fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. With a junior and senior division, the contest will include market and breeding classes of beef cattle, sheep and swine. Students in third through seventh grades will be in the junior division and students in eighth through 12th grades will be in the senior division. Each contestant will answer at least one set of questions in a class – 10 questions each worth 5 points. No oral reasons will be given. The […]
Participate in ‘Read an Accurate Ag Book Week’ Sept. 7-10
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are encouraged to share the world agriculture with students in their community during ‘Read an Accurate Ag Book Week’ Sept. 7-10. A program of Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom, agriculture leaders across the state will have the opportunity to join together in telling the agriculture story and importance of agriculture. Producers, teachers, librarians, 4-H clubs and FFA chapters who participate can enter to win a basket of accurate agriculture books donated by Oklahoma AITC. To participate: Register to participate by completing the form here. Read an Accurate Ag Book to a classroom near you Sept. 7-10, […]
