Oklahoma hosted the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference FEb. 19-22 in Tulsa. Adam Martens, Fairview, OK, was excited to talk to other farmers from around the country. OPEN: “Adam Martens had lunch…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

To celebrate National Food Check Out Week, OFB women donated $3,000 worth of groceries to the Ronald McDonald Houses in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Feb. 24-25. Clara Wichert, coordinated the event. OPEN: “The average American has now earned…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

That’s the message Clara Wichert, Fairview, OK delivered to consumers while shopping for groceries during National Food Check Out Week. Jennifer Gorrell, Jenks, agreed with Wichert. OPEN: (Nat sound of checkout counter)”Americans spend about 10 percent…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:09

But it may not be much longer as another winter storm bears down on the High Plains. Adam Martens has a wheat and cattle farm in northwest Oklahoma that has escaped most of the winter weather so far. OPEN: “After more than two months…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:43

Amy Peel wants to be an agriculture teacher. The Wetumka, OK farm girl is president of the Oklahoma FFA and is spreading agriculture’s message everywhere she goes. OPEN: “Amy Peel knows what she…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53

More than100 livestock producers elbowed into the state capitol Feb. 16 to show support for legislation making it legal to practice equine dentistry in Oklahoma. State Representative Don Armes explained the bill. OPEN: “My horse, my choice…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

You will seldom hear Raymond Temple complain about too much moisture on his ranch near Elmore City in southern Oklahoma. Now is one of those rare times! He is struggling to care for his livestock in the mud. OPEN: “It’s wet…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47

State Sen. Mike Schulz says the award “means the world” to him. He was one of three legislators to receive OFB’s top award Feb. 15. Schulz is also a farmer in the Altus, OK area. OPEN: “When he’s not working on…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59