Sep 12
County Farm Bureaus across the state are gearing up for another year of county annual meetings over the next few weeks. These meetings give members the opportunity to celebrate the year, discuss agriculture issues and create grassroots policy for the next year. Below is an alphabetical list of all county meeting dates. For more information …
Aug 15
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is teaming up with the Oklahoma State Chamber Research Foundation to host an informal luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 22 to dissect the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s proposed rule on temperature regulations for outdoor and indoor occupations. OSHA’s Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings seeks to establish …
Jun 19
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is excited to host three summer events for members ages 35-55 during the Generation Bridge Summer Series throughout July and August. The Generation Bridge program is geared toward farmers, ranchers and agriculturalists in the middle of their career and want to expand their agricultural knowledge, connections and leadership experience. The three events …
Apr 10
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is excited to host the third-annual Community Food Assistance Matching Program to connect county Farm Bureaus with their community. The program provides matching funds up to $100 for county Farm Bureaus that donate to a food assistance program.County Farm Bureaus can receive matching funds for donating to local food banks, food pantries, …
Feb 22
Twelve state legislators were recently honored at Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s annual leadership conference Feb. 21 in Oklahoma City. OKFB presented 10 legislators with the 2022 OKFB Champion award – an honor given to state lawmakers who serve as exemplary advocates for Oklahoma agriculture, going above and beyond for the state’s farmers and ranchers during the …
Feb 20
The second week of the 2023 legislative session carried with it the same momentum seen in week one. Once again, state lawmakers were hard at work as they continued committee meetings and hearing bills. Highlighting the week was an education funding package authored by House Speaker Charles McCall. House Bills 2775 and 1935 would work …
Feb 17
Join your fellow Oklahoma Farm Bureau members in Washington, D.C. March 27-31 for the 2023 OKFB Washington, D.C. Summit, formerly known as the OKFB Congressional Action Tour. While in D.C., Farm Bureau members will have the opportunity to visit with elected officials and industry experts to discuss issues affecting agriculture and rural America. Schedule Outline …
Feb 16
Collegiate Farm Bureau members are invited to attend the 2023 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Collegiate Farm Bureau Day at the Capitol March 8. The event provides a chance for collegiate members to meet their state legislators while connecting with other students from across the state and learning more about the grassroots organization. Students will be briefed …
Jan 30
Oklahoma Farm Bureau was recognized with four American Farm Bureau State Awards of Excellence for outstanding programs and achievements during 2022. OKFB was recognized for accomplishments in advocacy, coalitions and partnerships, engagement and outreach, and leadership and business development, earning awards in all four program areas. OKFB highlights from 2022 included partnering with county Farm …
Nov 15
Senator Jim Inhofe was recognized with the Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award on Saturday, Nov. 12 during the organization’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. The award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. Inhofe earned the award for his dedication to agriculture and rural Oklahoma throughout …
