Okmulgee County Farm Bureau

30/09/2026

Congratulations to the Groves Family who was announced as Okmulgee County Farm Family of the Year at our Annual Meeting last night!

29/09/2026

Diesel and fertilizer prices have soared, commodity prices remain low, and drought covers the entire state, making this a hard harvest season for Oklahoma agriculture.

OKFB President Stacy Simunek explains the challenges farmers and ranchers are facing, and his hope for economic relief ahead, in his opinion piece as a guest columnist published Sept. 24 in The Oklahoman.

Read the full article here: https://okfb.news/okfb26oped

25/09/2026

Registration for the first-ever SAE CEO Challenge is now open!

This new program from OKFB's rural economic development department and Oklahoma FFA is built for students with an entrepreneurship SAE. Through the classroom curriculum, students will build a business plan, learn financial statements, and create a pitch deck to tell their business story.

The top 10 students will be selected to compete at the 2026 OKFB State Convention on Nov. 6, where the winner will take home a cash prize to reinvest in their business.

Register here by Friday, October 23: https://okfb.news/ceo26register

23/09/2026

In recognition of Su***de Prevention Month in September, AFBF is releasing a five-part video series that offers real-world insights and showcases innovative, grassroots strategies designed to make an impact on mental health in rural communities.

Episode 1 features our own OKFB member, Whitney Lawson, who joins fellow farmers to share their experiences navigating the mental load of farming.

Watch the video here: https://okfb.news/farmstateofmind26

22/09/2026

22/09/2026

This course is this Thursday! We have some open spots available! You must call the office TODAY to reserve your spot!

Please note the date change from the flyer that was previously posted! You do not have to be a Farm Bureau member to attend! Contact our office for more information!

21/09/2026

Great learning experience!!

Cow/calf producers of Okmulgee County! This program is for you!📣

Please join us for a beef cattle fertility and palpation program hosted in partnership with Eakin Farm and Panel! Take home valuable information on pregnancy detection, palpation, and increasing profitability through successful breeding seasons.

Live animal palpation openings are limited, so don’t wait! Sign up today❗️

Call the Okmulgee County Extension Office (918-756-1958) or email Emily Free at [email protected] to register! We’ll see you there!

18/09/2026

Exciting news! 🙌

OKFB’s rural economic department and Oklahoma FFA have teamed up to launch the SAE CEO Challenge, a brand new program built for students with an entrepreneurship SAE!

The program starts in the classroom, where students will develop a business plan, learn about financial statements and build a pitch deck to share their business story. After completing the course, students will compete in a pitch contest at the 2026 OKFB state Convention on November 6 where the winner will receive a cash prize to reinvest back into their business.

To learn more, visit https://okfb.news/ceochallenge or contact Garrett Saunders at (405) 523-2300.

17/09/2026

Throwback post, but two stellar gentlemen still to this day! Proud to know them both!

Behind every FFA members is an ag teacher, guiding the way, providing a lifetime of knowledge and skills.

For 2025-26 OK FFA Northeast Area Vice President, LeAundre Delonia, his agricultural education instructor, Tim Taylor, not only provided him with the skills to succeed but also a passion to teach.

Today we celebrate those who shape the minds of the students who are the future of agriculture for day.

Oklahoma FFA Association

Read LeAundres story in the 2025 Summer issue of OKFB's Oklahoma Country magazine at okfb.news/ThePathtoLeadership

17/09/2026

Registration for the 2026 Young Farmers and Ranchers and Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meets! 🎤

OKFB Collegiate Discussion Meet is for members of an Oklahoma Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter. The national collegiate Farm Bureau discussion meet will take place at the 2027 American Farm Bureau FUSION conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

YF&R Discussion Meet is for Farm Bureau members between the ages of 18-35. The winner will advance to the 2027 American Farm Bureau Annual Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Registration closes October 31. Learn more and register for the discussion meets here: https://okfb.news/discussionmeets