The Oklahoma Farm Bureau is excited to welcome the inaugural members of its OKFB Caucus. Comprised of Farm Bureau-members in the state legislature, the OKFB Caucus is a non-partisan group created to foster fellowship and discussion of agricultural and rural policy issues. “As Oklahoma continually becomes more urban and less rural, it’s important for those who value agriculture and the rural way of life to join forces,” said Tom Buchanan, OKFB president. “This group is designed to ensure farmers and ranchers, and rural Oklahoma, continues to thrive into the future.” The inaugural members are listed below. An asterisk (*) denotes […]
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OKFB hosts successful 75th annual convention
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members from across the state met in Oklahoma City Nov. 11-13 where they elected new leaders, set organizational policy for the coming year and recognized the contributions of outstanding members with numerous awards. Voting delegates at the 75th Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting elected three state board members to represent their districts for a three-year term. Rodd Moesel of Canadian County was re-elected to the board representing District 3. James Fuser of Ottawa County was re-elected to represent District 6. Jim Meeks of Okmulgee County was elected to serve his first term on the board representing District […]
OKFB members reaffirm feral hog policy
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau delegate body reaffirmed its backing of feral hog eradication during the organization’s annual meeting Nov. 12 in Oklahoma City. Members from all 77 county Farm Bureaus gathered to set policy to direct the organization throughout the coming year. Feral, or wild, hogs are an invasive species found in all 77 counties costing farmers and ranchers millions of dollars in damage to property, equipment and facilities. “Feral hogs are still an onerous burden for farmers and ranchers across the state,” Buchanan said. “We fought for eradication last year and will continue to do so until the invasive […]
Morrow receives Farm Bureau Golden Eagle award
Charles Morrow of Pontotoc County Farm Bureau was presented with the Golden Eagle Award Nov. 11 during the Oklahoma Farm Bureau 75th Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City. The Golden Eagle award is presented each year to the individual or county who has worked to recruit the most new members throughout the year. These memberships were not based on insurance services, but instead joined as stand-alone members of the federation. “I just let them know we’re a farm organization that is involved in legislation and politics to some extent, and that we’re not just an insurance company,” Morrow said when asked […]
Collins named OKFB Secretary of the Year
Cheslea Collins of the Texas County Farm Bureau office was honored as the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Secretary of the Year at the OKFB 75th Annual Meeting Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. Collins works in the Texas County Farm Bureau office in Guymon. A lifelong Texas County resident, she raises cattle with her husband and boys in the area. County secretaries serve as the face of the county Farm Bureau office with not only customers but also with potential new members. “I do a little bit of everything,” Collins said of her responsibilities in the county office. “I know pretty much […]
Coble named OKFB Journalist of the Year
April Coble of the Guymon Daily Herald Newspaper was recognized with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Journalist of the Year award during the OKFB 75th Annual Meeting Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. Coble is a reporter for the Guymon Daily Herald Newspaper in Guymon, Oklahoma. She also played a critical role in promoting State Question 777. In addition, Coble attends several Farm Bureau events as a means to publicize the Texas County advocacy efforts. This award honors journalists for their contributions through reporting accurately and regularly about Farm Bureau news, agricultural issues and the importance of these to Oklahoma and the […]
County Farm Bureaus recognized for excellence
Several county Farm Bureaus were recognized for excellence during the Oklahoma Farm Bureau 75th Annual Meeting Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. Each year, OKFB recognizes the county Farm Bureaus that have excelled in program areas such as membership, program planning, policy development, policy execution, information and public affairs, political education, women’s activities and Young Farmers and Ranchers with a Presidential Star Award. Alfalfa, Garfield, Noble, Payne and Seminole each received the Six Star Award for excelling in six program areas. Receiving the Five Star Award were: Caddo, Comanche, Kiowa, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Pontotoc and Texas. Four Star Awards were presented to: […]
Farm Family of the Year awarded to the Maschino family
Roger and Idella Maschino of Guymon were named the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year during OKFB’s 75th Annual Meeting Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. “It’s very humbling, but very honoring,” Roger Maschino said shortly after being named farm family of the year. “We’re proud to be Americans, and we’re proud to be in agriculture, and we just pray that we will be a lighthouse and a good example of American agriculture and Farm Bureau for the state of Oklahoma.” The Maschinos raise cattle in Texas, Cimarron and Delaware counties. The couple is focused on quality animals, which […]
Gibson honored with OKFB Distinguished Service Award
Billy Gibson of Pontotoc County was recognized with the Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award during the OKFB 75th Annual Convention Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. The award honors OKFB members who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. Gibson has been in agriculture for nearly 42 years and served several terms on the Oklahoma Farm Bureau State Board of Directors as well as on the Pontotoc County Farm Bureau board since 1978. He is active in a cow/calf and stocker/feeder operation in addition to his contributions to the pecan industry. He has attended 23 […]
YF&R Achievement Award presented to Comanche County member
Isaac Fisher of Comanche County was named the winner of the 2016 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award. He was recognized as OKFB’s top young farming and ranching individual at the 75th annual convention on Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. Fisher concentrates on raising stocker cattle and growing wheat and cotton near the southwest Oklahoma town of Chattanooga. He also runs a custom haying business swathing and baling hay for fellow farmers and ranchers in the area. “It’s an honor to even be considered for this award,” Fisher said. “To be recognized for the Achievement Award from […]
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