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AFR Elects Leadership, Celebrates a Great Year

02/21/2023

American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) hosted the organization’s 118th annual state convention at the Embassy Suites & Conference Center – Norman Feb. 17-19. The event features educational speakers and entertainment, the annual business meeting of Oklahoma Farmers Union and American Farmers & Ranchers Mutual Insurance Company, discussion and adoption of AFR legislative policy and officer elections. This year’s convention theme was “Honor Tradition, Embrace Change.”

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AFR Cooperative Announces 118th Annual Convention

01/24/2023

American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) will host its 118th annual state convention at the Embassy Suites & Conference Center – Norman Feb. 17-19. This year’s convention theme is “Honor Tradition, Embrace Change.”

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Detrick Recognized for Meritorious Service to AFR/OFU

03/22/2022

Terry Detrick, Lahoma, received the Oklahoma Farmers Union Meritorious Service Award at the 117th Annual American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) State Convention. The award was presented by AFR Cooperative President Scott Blubaugh at the convention banquet Feb. 13.

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Oklahoma Youth Top Agriculture Achievement Contest

03/21/2022

Ten agricultural youth from across Oklahoma have earned top placings in the 2022 American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Agricultural Achievement Contest. The contest was conducted in conjunction with the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) in Oklahoma City March 11-18. This year, AFR presented $5,000 in prizes to contestants prior to the Oklahoma Youth Expo Grand Drive March 17.

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Building A Better America: Oklahoma

03/11/2022

You are invited to join the White House and Oklahoma community partners for a special Building A Better America event on President Biden’s priorities for Oklahoma families and communities. This post‐State of the Union event will take place on Monday, March 14 at 2:00pm CT.

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AFR Advocates for Rural Public Schools, Opposes Proposed School Voucher System

03/10/2022

Senate Bill 1647—known as the Oklahoma Empowerment Act—is drawing increasing concern from rural lawmakers who worry the legislation could reduce state funding dollars for rural public schools. The proposed legislation is a “school choice” bill that would allow any student to use state funds to cover costs associated with private school or homeschool attendance through the use of “school vouchers.”

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AFR Elects Leadership, Celebrates a Great Year

02/17/2022

American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) hosted the organization’s 117th annual state convention at the Embassy Suites & Conference Center – Norman Feb. 11-13. The event features educational speakers and entertainment, the annual business meeting of Oklahoma Farmers Union and American Farmers & Ranchers Mutual Insurance Company, discussion and adoption of AFR legislative policy and officer elections. This year’s convention theme was “One AFR.”

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AFR Awards State Scholarships

02/17/2022

Twenty‐five Oklahoma youth were recognized as recipients of the 2022 American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative Statewide Scholarship.

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Delaware County AFR Donates to County Agriculture Programs

02/16/2022

The Delaware County American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative organization recently donated $2,000 to agricultural education efforts in Delaware County. Through the total amount donated, $500 was given to the Delaware County OSU Extension Office and $300 each was given to the Grove, Jay, Colcord, Kansas and Oaks FFA chapters.

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Richey Insurance Agency Funds Shiloh Christian Academy Scholarships

10/21/2021

Richey Insurance Agency of Blanchard recently donated $10,000 to Shiloh Christian Academy. The gift will be used to fund the Lorene Brandon Scholarship for Children, a needs-based scholarship that covers tuition for two Shiloh Christian Academy students for the 2021-2022 school year.

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Ag Mineral Owner Groups Announce Formation of Royalty Owner Coalition of Oklahoma

09/27/2021

Five agriculture and mineral owner groups this week announced the formation of the Royalty Owner Coalition of Oklahoma, a non‐profit corporation to create a structured, consistent and strong voice for the interests of Oklahoma mineral owners.

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AFR Honored with Regents Business Partnership Excellence Award by Connors State College

08/24/2021

American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) has received a 2021 Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Regents Business Partnership Excellence Award. The award is designed to highlight successful partnerships between higher education institutions and businesses. AFR was nominated by Connors State College (CSC) in recognition of their longstanding partnership.

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AFR/OFU Cooperative Gifts Connors State College Endowment Scholarship

08/24/2021

American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) Cooperative has gifted Connors State College (CSC) an endowment scholarship of $10,000. The gift will be used to fund a scholarship award for the CSC Top Agricultural Student each year.

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Local AFR Cooperative Chapter Sponsors Jay Cruise Night

08/19/2021

The American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative Local #527 recently participated in the 23rd Annual Jay Cruise Night. The event marks the first year for the AFR Local organization to participate in the community event. AFR Local #527 is backed by Matt and Mitzi Lane of Teel-Lane Insurance Agency in Jay.

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AFR/OFU Cooperative President Represents NFU at Historic Cattle Industry Meeting

05/17/2021

National Farmers Union (NFU) recently joined five other national organizations representing cattle producers to agree to work jointly on urgent issues in the cattle marketplace. The organizations convened at the request of Livestock Marketing Association in Phoenix, Ariz., May 10.

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AFR/OFU Foundation Donates to Poteau High School Ag Department

03/11/2021

American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) contributed more than $10,000 to the effort to rebuild the Poteau High School Agriculture Building after a February 2021 fire. The building housed many of the Poteau FFA Chapter’s activities.

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Local Conservationist Testifies During Climate Change Hearing

03/11/2021

Like many American farmers and ranchers, Clay Pope, Loyal, has experienced more frequent and severe weather extremes in recent years. But with the support of voluntary, incentive-based government programs, the American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) member and sixth-generation rancher has made his family’s operation more resilient to unpredictable precipitation patterns and wild temperature swings.

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Local Couple Nationally Recognized for Service to Rural Oklahoma

03/10/2021

A.J. and Aliene Bristow, McAlester, have been recognized for their dedication to rural Oklahoma with the National Farmers Union (NFU) Bruce Miller Membership Award. The award honors Farmers Union members who demonstrate the mission and vision of National farmers Union. The Bristows are longtime American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) members in Pittsburg County.

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Pope Completes Term on National Agriculture Policy Committee

03/07/2021

Clay Pope, Loyal, has completed his two-year tenure as the American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) representative to the National Farmers Union (NFU) Policy Drafting Committee. Pope is a lifelong AFR/OFU member with family ties to the organization stretching back decades.

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Unruh Completes Term on NFU Credentials and Rules Committee

03/07/2021

Rodney Unruh, Elk City, has completed his term as the American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) representative to the National Farmers Union (NFU) Credentials and Rules Committee. Unruh is a lifelong AFR/OFU member and served on the AFR/OFU Policy Committee in 2020.

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AFR/OFU Cooperative Announces 116th Annual Convention

02/11/2021

American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) will host its 116th annual state convention at the Embassy Suites & Conference Center – Norman Feb. 12-13. This year’s convention is virtual, with in-personal attendance reserved for voting only.

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AFR/OFU Cooperative Announces Oklahoma Certified Beef Association

01/01/2021

Kicking off 2021 with a bang, American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) Cooperative is excited to announce a new opportunity for Oklahoma's ranchers—the Oklahoma Certified Beef Association (OCBA).

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