Apr 09
More than 60 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers and Collegiate Farm Bureau members took to the Oklahoma Capitol Tuesday, April 1, to advocate for agriculture and learn about the lawmaking process during the group’s YF&R and Collegiate Farm Bureau Day at the Capitol. Members kicked off the event by attending an evening of …
Sep 12
Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s “Demo Day” was held yesterday. It was an event for six startups from rural Oklahoma, supported by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. Farm Director KC Sheperd was on hand at the event to visit with Rural Economic Development Coordinator Amarie Bartel, who said that this event shows off six special innovators in Rural …
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 …
