OKFB hosts 2025 High School Discussion Meet in El Reno
klahoma Farm Bureau hosted the organization’s 2025 High School Discussion Meet at Redlands Community College in El Reno Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Ten students competed in two initial rounds of competition with the top four students competing in the fnal discussion meet round.
The winners of the High School Discussion Meet were: frst place, Katelee Martin of Alva FFA; second place, Hailey Helmke of Fox FFA; third place, Cierra Collins of Frederick FFA; and fourth place Bailey Matlock of Cyril FFA.
The High School Discussion Meet is a roundtable discussion format where participants discussed agricultural issues and possible solutions.
The questions for the frst two rounds were, “What are some ways that young farmers and ranchers can utilize diversifcation to explore new revenue sources and how can Farm Bureau support these members,” and “How can Farm Bureau work with energy companies, local governments and rural communities to increase domestic energy production, minimize loss of agricultural land and private
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Amarie Bartel presents at interim study
ep. Brian Hill (R-Mustang) held an interim study on Barrers to Oklahoma Business and Innovation. The scope of the study targeted on roadblocks to business startups and expansions. Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Economic Development Coordinator Amarie Bartel discussed OKFB’s Grassroots Rural and Ag Business Accelerators program and shared the two innovation pipelines in the accelerators program, Activate Oklahoma and AgCelerate Oklahoma and the gap that needs to be flled with representatives and guests present for the study.
property rights.” The question presented to contestants in the fnal round was, “How can Farm Bureau continue to provide value and opportunity to welcome members from across the broad diversity of modern agriculture and American farmers and ranchers?”
Winners of the competition will be recognized on stage at the 2025 OKFB Convention on Friday, Nov. 7, to receive their cash prizes and awards. Awards will be presented to winners in the amounts of, frst place $750, second place $500, third place $300, and fourth place $100.
OKFB Expo booth space available
klahoma Farm Bureau has trade show booth space available for vendors during the OKFB Expo held at OKFB’s 83rd annual meeting Nov. 7-9 at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City.
The OKFB Expo provides vendors an opportunity to connect with farmers and ranchers across the state during the largest yearly gathering of Oklahoma Farm Bureau members.
The OKFB Expo will be open Friday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Booth space will be free of charge to Farm Bureau members and $100 for non-Farm Bureau members. Each booth space is 8’ x 10’ in size with a table and two chairs provided. Vendors can unload and set up their booths beginning Thursday, Nov. 6, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and vendors must be set up by Friday, Nov. 7, at 8:30 a.m.
To secure your booth space, contact Kelli Beall at (405) 523-2300.