Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry

08/10/2026

Last week, the 2026-2027 Agriculture Youth Council joined us in Oklahoma City for their first session of the year!

Members met ODAFF division directors and learned about Oklahoma's pork industry from the Oklahoma Pork Council

We are looking forward to a great year!

You can see all the photos from their first session, here: https://odaff.smugmug.com/Agriculture-Youth-Council/2026-AYC/Session-1

08/03/2026

🌟 Don't miss your chance to join us at the 2026 AgHERculture Conference! 🌟

📅 The countdown is on, registration for both conferences closes this Friday, August 7!

Whether you're attending the Collegiate or High School Conference, we hope you'll join us for a day of inspiration and connection.

🎟 Register for the 2026 AgHERculture Conference today at the link below! 🎟

08/01/2026

Congratulations to all the Oklahoma Junior National Champion livestock exhibitors!

This past week, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur and the ODAFF team welcomed nearly 50 livestock exhibitors to the Capitol to meet with their legislators and spend some time with Governor Kevin Stitt!

For more photos from the event, visit: https://odaff.smugmug.com/ODAFF-Events-/2026/2026-Junior-Nationals-at-the-Capitol

07/30/2026

🚜Throughout 2026 we will be highlighting Oklahomans who help make Oklahoma the agricultural leader it is today! This week's honoree is Greenleaf Nursery of Park Hill! 🚜

Founded in 1945, Greenleaf Nursery has grown from a small Oklahoma nursery into one of North America’s largest wholesale nursery producers. For more than 80 years, Greenleaf Nursery has exemplified the heart and spirit of Oklahoma agriculture by staying rooted in its core values of predictable quality, innovation, and customer service.

Each year, Greenleaf Nursery cultivates millions of container-grown plants, from shrubs to perennials and everything in between. Beyond its business success, Greenleaf Nursery champions Oklahoma agriculture through resource conservation and environmental stewardship, helping ensure horticulture can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Join us in congratulating Greenleaf Nursery for being named one of the Faces of Oklahoma Agriculture! Stay tuned throughout 2026 for more honorees!

07/23/2026

Oklahoma Ag is leading the way 🤠

Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture member Nocona Cook has been selected to serve on the EPA's Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee.

Nocona joins Jason Warren from OSU as the two representatives from Oklahoma named to the committee.

Nocona has been a long-time leader in the Oklahoma Ag community and will be a great addition to this national committee!

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the appointment of 21 new members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC).

07/20/2026

Applications are now open for Oklahoma schools wanting to participate in the Local Food for Schools Program for Fiscal Year 2027!

The program is designed to help accredited Oklahoma schools connect with local farmers and ranchers to provide kids with local, nutritious food options.

Learn more about the program and how to sign up: https://ag.ok.gov/press-releases/

07/20/2026

For this year's AgHERculture conferences, we are joining forces with Brands & Blazers Inc., to provide high school and college students with professional attire for interviews, internships and more!

You can join our efforts by dropping new or gently used blazers at the ODAFF building by August 20.

Learn more about the AgHERculture conference: https://ag.ok.gov/agherculture-conference-2/

Learn more about the Brands and Blazers Inc. mission: https://www.brandsblazersinc.org/

07/17/2026

🌲GRANT OPPORTUNITY🌳

OFS is now accepting applications for the 2026 Urban & Community Forestry Assistance Grant Program. The program offers match-free grants for local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofit groups and educational institutions ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to help with urban and community forestry related projects.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on October 23.

FULL RELEASE: https://ag.ok.gov/2026-urban-community-forestry-assistance-grant-program-applications-now-available/

07/16/2026

ODAFF is working alongside local, state and federal law enforcement partners in a large-scale investigation into organized timber theft rings. Landowners are urged to inspect their properties for signs of timber theft or trespassing.

Anyone who suspects timber theft, trespassing or timber-related fraud should contact ODAFF or their local law enforcement agency as soon as possible.

Prompt reporting can help investigators identify patterns of criminal activity and protect Oklahoma's valuable forest resources.

Learn more:https://ag.ok.gov/oklahoma-department-of-agriculture-food-and-forestry-urges-landowners-to-check-for-signs-of-timber-theft/

07/16/2026

🌟Have you registered for AgHERculture yet?🌟
Registration is still open, but time is running out!
Join us for an empowering day of connection, inspiration, and celebration of women in agriculture.
July 20th is the last day to register and guarantee your conference T-shirt.
Don’t wait, secure your spot and shirt today!

🎟Register for the 2026 AgHERculture Conference today at the link below:🎟
https://ag.ok.gov/agherculture-conference-2/