Perspective OKLAHOMA FARM BUREAU
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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
OKFB President Tom Buchanan and Resolutions Chair Roland Pederson lead the resolutions session at the 2014 OKFB Annual Meeting. Delegates selected two issues as top priorities for the next year: passing right-to-farm legislation and working against federal overregulation.
OKFB delegates set priority issues for next year oting delegates at the 73rd Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Convention selected two issues as top priorities for the next year. The right-to-farm legislation and working against federal overregulation, such as the EPA’s proposed changes to Waters of the U.S., will both be a focus of the organization’s policy. “The issue of right-to-farm is very important to modern-day production agriculture not only in Oklahoma but also across the nation,” said Tom Buchanan, OKFB president. “We are working to protect one of the primary economic drivers in the state of Oklahoma so our industry can continue to function as new technologies develop.”
The delegate body also addressed agricultural issues such as wind and water, along with private property rights, which is a cornerstone of OKFB policy. “Protecting the private property rights of farmers and ranchers is continually a top priority for Oklahoma Farm Bureau and its members,” said Buchanan. OKFB is a grassroots organization which takes its direction from the membership. Delegates voted to pass 66 resolutions at this year’s annual meeting. All accepted resolutions will be added to the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Policy Book which OKFB public policy staff will use to guide their decisions when lobbying for legislation.
In this extended issue: Convention coverage — Farm Family of the Year — Distinguished Service Award — YF&R awards — New OKFB board members — 100 Percent Club recognition — Social media wrap-up — Other award winners