The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Congressional Action Tour is scheduled for April 12-16, 2015, in Washington, D.C. This tour gives OKFB members an opportunity to visit with legislators and federal leaders about issues of importance to rural Oklahoma. Members wil have the opportunity to hear from American Farm Bureau on a variety of issues along with visiting Congressional Representatives and Senators. The trip will also feature a Legislative Reception and an option tour of Monticello. Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. The deadline for the Congressional Action Tour is March 2. For more information, contact Sara Rogers at […]
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OKFB Leadership Conference is canceled, will be rescheduled
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Leadership Conference scheduled for Feb. 16-17, 2015, has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Several other Farm Bureau week activities have also been canceled for today so be sure to check with your local Farm Bureau office for an update on events and activities. OKFB will let you know as soon as possible of the updated date for the Leadership Conference.
County Farm Bureaus host events during Farm Bureau Week, Feb. 16-20
Farm Bureau Week kicks off next Monday, Feb. 16 and will last until Friday, Feb. 20. This week allows Farm Bureau members to host different activities and events to help promote Farm Bureau within their communities. It is also a great opportunity for county Farm Bureaus to gain members and become active in the community. Many county offices will host an Open House to allow those interested in Farm Bureau to stop by and learn more about the organization. Listed below are a few of the events held during Farm Bureau Week across the state. If you would like to […]
Chevrolet expands benefit offering for eligible Farm Bureau members
Chevrolet is excited to announce the addition of Motor Trend’s 2015 Truck of the Year – the all-new Chevy Colorado – to the list of 80-plus Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles that qualify for a $500 incentive for eligible Farm Bureau members. In addition, the new GMC Canyon is now eligible. “Chevrolet is proud to partner with Farm Bureau with its long tradition of supporting American agriculture,” said Ashlee Jenkins, assistant retail advertising manager for Chevrolet. “We are excited to expand our offering to better serve member needs.” Chevrolet is the most awarded car company of the year, and included […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau names 2014 Champion Award recipients
Nine of the state’s top agricultural advocates will receive the Oklahoma Farm Bureau 2014 Champion Award during the OKFB Leadership Conference, Feb. 16-17, at the Renaissance Convention Center Hotel in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Board of Directors is recognizing the state leaders and legislators for going above and beyond to protect and improve agriculture and rural Oklahoma during the 2014 legislative session. “It is the responsibility of Oklahoma Farm Bureau to protect the livelihood and legacy of our fellow farmers and ranchers,” said Tom Buchanan, OKFB president. “We are honored to recognize these state leaders who continue to […]
‘Premier canola event for 2015’ set for Enid
Agricultural producers interested in learning how to maximize their canola production should register now to attend the Feb. 19 Canola College in Enid. “It’s a great opportunity to learn from and speak with leading experts in the field, and interact with more than 300 new or veteran canola producers and industry members,” said Ron Sholar, Great Plains Canola Association executive director. “This will be the premier canola education and training event in the region for 2015.” Canola College is a joint effort of GPCA, Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Kansas State University, the U.S. Department […]
OKFB to host Leadership Conference, Feb. 16-17
Oklahoma Farm Bureau will host their annual Leadership Conference Feb. 16-17 in Oklahoma City at the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel. The conference focuses on updating members on the legislative issues at state and federal levels for the year. The agenda for the two-day conference features Congressman Frank Lucas and Congressman Steve Russell, who will be giving updates from Washington, D.C. Also on the agenda is Lt. Governor Todd Lamb as the speaker for dinner one evening. OKFB will also be recognizing the winners of the annual Champion Award during conference. The Champion Award is given to state leaders […]
OKFB members travel to San Diego for AFBF Annual Convention
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members gathered in San Diego this week for the American Farm Bureau Federation 96th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. The convention featured a variety of workshops on many topics. A livestock market update, FDA regulatory and issue update and application of UAS technology in precision agriculture were just a few of the informational sessions offered to members. Members also heard from several speakers including US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Navy SEAL trainer Commander Rorke Denver and Jay Leno. Several OKFB YF&R members made the trip to San Diego to compete on a national level for […]
Workshops focus on technology at AFBF’s 2015 Annual Convention and Trade Show
Agricultural technology and innovation workshops will take the spotlight Saturday, Jan. 10 in San Diego, during the IDEAg Innovate Conference. The conference is one of the highlights of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2015 Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show, Jan. 9-14, at the San Diego Convention Center. IDEAg Innovate Conference The IDEAg Innovate Conference will feature topics such as managing agricultural big data, the use of drones for farming purposes, precision agriculture and Internet strategies for farmers and ranchers. The day’s events and exhibits will be open to all farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals, not just Farm Bureau members. […]
Statement from OKFB President Tom Buchanan regarding Attorney General Scott Pruitt
We have seen and heard much talk in the media lately about our Attorney General Scott Pruitt. The talking heads would like for you to believe that industry in the state of Oklahoma has bought and paid off our AG. Nothing could be further from the truth. We at Oklahoma Farm Bureau would like to set the record straight. AG Pruitt and Oklahoma Farm Bureau have worked closely and tirelessly over the past few years to make sure our membership has been protected from overregulation, whether from the EPA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or even private environmental groups such […]
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