The U.S. House today gave final approval to S. 764, which creates a national standard for disclosure of genetically modified food ingredients. Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan issued the following statement in response. “For decades, genetically modified crops have helped farmers produce an abundance of high-quality and affordable food, while also decreasing agriculture’s impact on the environment. A consistent national labeling standard not only allows farmers to continue embracing GMO technology but also gives consumers access to information about their food. “Although Oklahoma Farm Bureau policy does not support a mandatory label, individual state labeling laws would only confuse […]
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OKAgPolicy launches daily e-newsletter
Interested in the latest agricultural news and information? OKAgPolicy, Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s policy news service, has launched OKAgPolicy Today, a morning email containing the day’s top agriculture and policy news stories. Delivered to inboxes each weekday morning, OKAgPolicy Today contains major headlines in agriculture and rural policy, energy, natural resources, trade, food and nutrition, and much more. Although the service is free-of-charge, some stories may require a subscription to read. To sign up for the morning e-newsletter, click here. For updated headlines throughout the day, follow @okagpolicy on Twitter and like OKAgPolicy on Facebook. Also, find previous e-newsletters on the OKAgPolicy […]
OKFB YF&R members visit Enid during annual conference
More than 50 young agriculturalists gathered in Enid for the two-day Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers conference July 8-9. The annual conference brought together young farmers, ranchers and agribusinesspeople ages 18-35 as attendees toured agricultural businesses, heard presentations from speakers and made connections with like-minded agriculturalists. “Our YF&R members really enjoyed the opportunity to meet with friends and learn about agriculture in the Enid area,” said Josh Emerson, OKFB YF&R state chairman. “It’s always eye-opening to tour businesses and learn about new agriculture technologies and trends.” The Friday tours included the ADM flour mill in Enid, Equity Marketing […]
Save the Date for the Shotgun Shoot Fundraiser
The Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation will host a Shotgun Shoot Fundraiser Friday, August 26, 2016, at Quail Ridge Sporting Clays in McLoud. Mark your calendars for a fun morning of fun, food and friendly competition. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Four-person team entry is $350 and single-person entry is $100. Sponsorships are available. For more information, contact Amanda Rosholt at amanda.rosholt@aggiving.org or LeeAnna McNally at leeanna.mcnally@okfb.org. About the Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation The Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation was formed in 2011 as […]
Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation hosts Right to Farm training for Oklahoma Agri-Women
The Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation hosted a Right to Farm Training for the Oklahoma Agri-Women June 23 at the OKFB home office in Oklahoma City. Members of Oklahoma Agri-Women were instructed on a variety of talking points when advocating for State Question 777. The training also addressed several media tips, including social media. Oklahoma Agri-Women is a state affiliate of American Agri-Women, which is the nation’s largest coalition of farm, ranch and agribusiness women with more than 50 state, commodity and agribusiness affiliate organizations throughout the country. The purpose of Oklahoma Agri-Women includes three parts: to unite women in […]
OKFB hosts Get on Tap with 777
Food, fun and camaraderie flowed in Bricktown as Oklahoma Farm Bureau hosted “Get on Tap with 777,” an event that showed Oklahoma City residents the need for the Right to Farm in Oklahoma. More than 100 guests attended the gathering at TapWerks Ale House Thursday, June 30, for food, drink and education about SQ 777. OKFB President Tom Buchanan, along with OKFB staff, visited with attendees and shared their personal stories about Right to Farm’s benefit to Oklahoma and why they are voting “yes.” Mark Yates, OKFB director of field operations, addressed the group, sharing the need for Right to […]
OKFB WLC members attend NAITC in Arizona
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee members attended the National Ag in the Classroom Conference called “Blooming in the Desert” June 20-24 in Litchfield Park, Arizona. During the conference, WLC members and more than 400 educations from around the country learned how to use agricultural concepts to teach reading, writing, science, social studies and more. NAITCO, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute for Food & Agriculture and Arizona Foundation for Agricultural Literacy, held three days of workshops that showed kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers how to use agriculture to teach core subject areas. In addition, conference […]
OKFB President Tom Buchanan praises Senate GMO labeling legislation
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan issued the following statement in support of U.S. Senate proposed legislation to create a uniform, national standard for GMO labeling. “Genetically modified crops have allowed farmers to significantly increase the quality of food and fiber they produce, all while using less land and fewer pesticides. This benefit is directly passed onto consumers, who enjoy the safest and most affordable food supply to date. “Across the country, individual states have passed mandatory GMO labeling laws, with Vermont being the first. The Senate’s proposed legislation will preempt all state GMO labeling laws, preventing a patchwork of […]
All-American July 4th cookout ticks up, still under $6 per person
A cookout of Americans’ favorite foods for the Fourth of July, including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad, baked beans, lemonade and chocolate milk, will cost slightly more this year but still comes in at less than $6 per person, says the American Farm Bureau Federation. Farm Bureau’s informal survey reveals the average cost of a summer cookout for 10 people is $56.06, or $5.61 per person. Although the cost for the cookout is up slightly (less than 1 percent), “Prices in the meat case are starting to look better from the consumers’ perspective,” said Veronica Nigh, an […]
OKFB to host “Get on Tap with 777”
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is set to host “Get on Tap with 777” June 30 at 5 p.m. at TapWerk’s Ale House in Oklahoma City. At the event, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about State Question 777, or the Right to Farm bill. Guests will enjoy free appetizers and drinks. The event will also collect items of fresh produce to be donated to the City Rescue Mission. The bill is a state constitutional amendment to protect Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers by creating additional constitutional protections they currently lack and need. The state question will appear on the general […]
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