Oklahoma Farm Bureau today applauds Sen. Jim Inhofe’s work to provide relief to farmers and ranchers affected by the devastating wildfires in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. Thanks to the efforts of Sen. Inhofe, President Donald Trump this week directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture to authorize emergency grazing on Conservation Reserve Program acres affected by the wildfire. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau has stood by the farmers, ranchers, and rural residents impacted by the devastating wildfires in Oklahoma. I am proud to say that President Trump is standing by them too, with his decision to allow grazing on CRP lands during this […]
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Farm Bureau women award AITC teacher of the year with gift card for school supplies
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee presented Debra Deskin, Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom’s 2017 teacher of the year, with a gift card to help purchase school supplies during Ag Day at the Capitol Wednesday, March 29 in Oklahoma City. Deskin, a second-grade teacher at Orvis Risner Elementary with more than 13 years of teaching experience, brings agriculture into the classroom using lessons from the AITC curriculum. In the past, she has presented at two national AITC conferences and four state AITC conferences. In addition, she was selected as an Oklahoma AITC Teacher of the Year finalist three times. […]
OKFB supports ag youth at 2017 OYE Sale of Champions
Oklahoma Farm Bureau purchased premiums on livestock as the organization supported Oklahoma’s agriculture youth during the 2017 Oklahoma Youth Expo Sale of Champions Friday, March 17 in Oklahoma City. Before the start of the 2017 sale, OKFB received the 2016 OYE volume buyer award for purchasing the most premiums at the 2016 sale with 34 animals. This year, OKFB partnered with fellow agricultural and rural organizations and individuals in purchasing the premiums for 27 animals. “We are proud to be supporters of such a great opportunity for Oklahoma’s rural youth,” said Tom Buchanan, OKFB president. “We understand the skills learned […]
OKFB dedicates new plaza in commemoration of 75th anniversary
Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently announced the celebration of the organization’s 75th anniversary in 2017. To commemorate this milestone, OKFB dedicated a new plaza March 7 in a private event at their headquarters located near the State Capitol in Oklahoma City. With 95,000 members statewide, Oklahoma Farm Bureau is connected to County Farm Bureaus in all 77 Oklahoma counties. The plaza contains 77 pillar sculptures, each one in the shape of one of the state’s counties. Each sculpture also contains soil from the county it represents. “The new plaza is beautiful, but my favorite thing about it is the connection it […]
Oklahoma County Farm Bureau to host open house in new office
Oklahoma County Farm Bureau will host an open house to celebrate their new location in Edmond at 10 a.m. on March 29, 2017. Ribbon cutting will be held at 11 a.m. In an effort to better serve their members, Oklahoma County Farm Bureau recently moved to a new office located at 2924 Astoria Way, Suite 100, Edmond, OK 73034. The office location is on Coltrane between 15th Street and 2nd Street, just west of Highway 35. Please note these directions as the office does not appear in any maps yet. Although their office phone numbers will remain (405) 525-2607 and […]
OKFB women to host Youth Safety Day June 2
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee will hold their annual Youth Safety Day on Friday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the OKFB home office in Oklahoma City. The 2017 Youth Safety Day will host students grades 5-9 from across the state of Oklahoma and offer a wide variety of safety lessons related to everyday life. Participants will learn about rollover prevention from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, tractor safety, the life-saving flight crews of Air Evac Lifeteam, ATV safety and much more. Safety day will begin with registration 9 a.m. with safety lessons starting at 10 […]
OKFB YF&R Golf Classic to be held May 12
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, […]
OKFB partners with Love’s Travel Stops, Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma to fund fire relief
In the wake of devastating wildfires throughout northwest Oklahoma, Oklahoma Farm Bureau has partnered with Love’s Travel Stops and Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma to fund relief for fire victims. The three organizations have furnished gift cards for fuel to those transporting donated hay to the affected area. “It’s in these times of disaster that we see the true spirit of Oklahomans. As farmers and ranchers, it’s our duty to help each other when in need,” said Tom Buchanan, OKFB president. “We consider it a privilege to play a small part in the relief efforts.” An estimated 1.4 million acres […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau provides resources for giving and those receiving wildfire relief
If you would like to donate relief effort funds, please make checks payable to Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation and put “Fire Relief” in the memo line and send to 2501 N. Stiles, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. If farmers and ranchers need hay, please reach out to the Harper County Extension Office at 580-735-2252. Emergency donations and information is available below. The immediate needs are hay and trucking services to transport hay. Below are the drop-off points if you would like to donate hay.
OKFB commodity tour to visit central Oklahoma May 3-5
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members will travel to the Heart of the Arbuckles in central Oklahoma during OKFB’s annual commodity tour May 3-5. The three-day tour will feature history, way of life, customs, industry and commodities of the south-central area. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit a variety of farms and agribusinesses, including Valley View Pecans, Red Oak Farms, the Noble Foundation and much more. The latest tour schedule is provided, and updated schedules will be available on the OKFB website as tour details become finalized. Buses will load for the tour at the OKFB home office in Oklahoma City. […]
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