The Oklahoma Farm Bureau (OKFB) is a

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dedicated to promoting, protecting, and representing the interests of

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s and

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ers in

Oklahoma Oklahoma (; Choctaw language, Choctaw: ; chr, ᎣᎧᎳᎰᎹ, ''Okalahoma'' ) is a U.S. state, state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States, bordered by Texas on the south and west, Kansas on the nor ...

and is the largest farm organization in the State. OKFB is the Oklahoma level partner of the

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(AFBF).

History

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau was originally organized in 1942 as an independent farm organization. It was chartered under the laws of the state of Oklahoma on February 3, 1942, under the State's Cooperative Marketing Association Act. OKFB affiliated with the American Farm Bureau Federation on March 1, 1942, when the first cooperative agreement was signed between the two organizations.

Overview

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau is an independent,

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voluntary organization of farmers and ranchers who associate to promote their common interests. Each of Oklahoma's 77 counties have their own County Farm Bureau. Each County level office is individually organized and chartered under the Oklahoma non-profit laws. Each of the organized county Farm Bureaus has a Board of Directors. Bylaws governing county Farm Bureaus will vary from county to county as each is a separate entity.

Leadership

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau is governed by a ten-member Board of Directors. One Director serves from each of OKFB's nine districts, while the President serves at large. * Rodd Moesel - President * Gary Crawley - Vice President, District 5 * James Fuser - Secretary, District 6 * Monte Tucker - Treasurer, District 2 * Alan Jett - District 1 Director * David VonTungeln - District 3 Director * Jimmy Wayne Kinder - District 4 Director * Keith KIsling - District 7 Director * John Grundmann - District 8 Director *Jim Meek - District 9 Director

References

External links

Oklahoma Farm Bureau official website
Organizations established in 1942 1942 establishments in Oklahoma American Farm Bureau Federation {{Oklahoma-stub

History

Overview

Leadership

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