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December 23, 2016
OKFB applauds Scott Pruitt’s appointment as EPA administrator
klahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan released the following statement following Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt's appointment as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau congratulates Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt on being named administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Donald Trump administration. “Pruitt’s selection as EPA administrator is a win for farmers and ranchers across the country. As Oklahoma attorney general, Pruitt has been a staunch advocate of agriculture and Oklahoma Farm Bureau. He continuously has defended farmers and ranchers against the EPA and has led the charge in suing the agency over its burdensome regulations such as the Waters of the United States rule and the Clean Power Plan. “We are confident Pruitt will restore the EPA to its constitutional role, allowing farmers and ranchers to freely produce the safest, most abundant and most affordable food supply in the world.”
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt speaks to Oklahoma Farm Bureau members during the opening session of the 2016 OKFB Annual Meeting Nov. 11, 2016, in Oklahoma City.
OKFB President Tom Buchanan praises WIIN Act he U.S. Senate gave final approval to the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act on Dec. 9, 2016. The WIIN Act contains the Water Resources Development Act of 2016, which authorizes investment in ports, locks, dams and other water infrastructure improvements across the country. The measure also includes Oklahoma’s water rights agreement between the states, Oklahoma City and the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations. Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan praised the legislation in the following statement. “As Oklahoma farmers and ranchers, our very livelihood hinges on a clean and
accessible supply of water. We not only use it to irrigate our crops and provide for our livestock, but also rely on it to transport our commodities to market. By investing in water infrastructure projects, the WIIN Act helps guarantee we can continue producing and marketing high-quality and affordable food to our nation and to the world. “This legislation also approves Oklahoma’s historic water rights agreement, providing a pathway for our state to explore and act on methods to provide a safe and plentiful water supply for every single Oklahoman. “As always, we are thankful for Senate
Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Jim Inhofe’s support of farmers and ranchers. We know this legislation would not be possible without his vision, hard work and leadership.” Find a link to more information about the WIIN act in the online story on the OKFB website.
Caddo County Farm Bureau hosts Christmas Party
Caddo County Farm Bureau members enjoyed the fun, games and great food at their Christmas party Dec. 10, 2016. The group had a delicious dinner, played games, gave away prizes and collected movies to donate to the Children’s Hospital at the OU Medical Center.
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Online Stay up-to-date on ag policy In a little over a month, the Oklahoma State Legislature will return to the Capitol for the first session. OKAgPolicy, OKFB’s policy news service, offers news updates from the state Capitol, facts about key agricultural issues, bill trackers with important legislation, resources for contacting legislators and much more. Make sure to visit www.OKAgPolicy.org to learn more!
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Keep track of AFBF Annual Convention news and information The American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show will be here before you know it! Keep up-to-date on news and events from the convention on our website at okfarmbureau. org. To register for the convention or for more information, visit annualconvention.fb.org.
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OKFB encourages members to sign up for action alerts klahoma Farm Bureau has launched a new action alert tool to help members advocate for agriculture and rural Oklahoma at the state Capitol. Members now can sign up to receive an alert when legislators need to be contacted about an issue. To receive action alerts, sign up online at okagpolicy.org/action-center or text “JOIN” to 405-400-3011. When members need
to contact legislators regarding a specific issue, the member will receive an alert along with information on the issue and how to contact his or her legislator. “Our success as an organization centers on member engagement,” said John Collison, vice president of public policy. “We encourage all members to sign up and utilize the action alert tool. A phone call
from a constituent can make all the difference.” The tool also will provide members the ability to receive a weekly e-newsletter, track legislation, view legislator scorecards, and comment on federal regulations. For more information, contact the OKFB Public Policy Department at 405-530-2681.
Polaris member benefit ending Jan. 13, 2017 klahoma Farm Bureau members have a limited time to save on purchases of new Polaris ATV and utility vehicles before the company’s member benefit ends on January 13, 2017. This is a great opportunity to save on a rugged Polaris ATV or utility vehicle as an end-of-year purchase. This OKFB member benefit grants Farm
Bureau members an incentivized $300 per unit discount on all Polaris Full Size Utility and Sport Vehicles, $200 per unit on all Full Size All-Terrain Vehicles and $300 per unit on all GEM Electric Vehicles. For a limited time, Polaris is also offering a $1000 discount on BRUTUS® UTVs. All Polaris discounts through the Farm Bureau member benefits program will be
honored through Jan. 13. Members considering a purchase from Polaris should do so before Jan.13. There is no limit to the number of incentive discounts that a Farm Bureau member may use so long as it’s no more than one per unit acquired. To learn more about eligibility and to print your discount certificate, go to www.fbverify.com/polaris.
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AFBF Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show January 6-11 • Phoenix, Arizona Contact: Melisa Neal (405) 523-2475
Planning a winter adventure over the holiday? Or maybe you need a place to stay on your way to visit family or friends? OKFB member benefits offer a variety of discounts to help you with your travels! From rental cars to hotels, be sure to check out the numerous offers on the OKFB website!
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State Legislature Convenes February 6 • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Contact: John Collison (405) 523-2539 2017 FUSION Conference February 10-13 • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Published by Oklahoma Farm Bureau Postmaster: Send address corrections to: Perspective, P.O. B. 53332, OKC, OK 73152-3332 Executive Director Monica Wilke 405-523-2303 VP of Strategic Corporate Communications Becky Samples 405-523-2528 VP of Public Policy John Collison 405-523-2539 Director of Corporate Communications Dustin Mielke 405-530-2640 Director of Public Policy Communications Hannah Nemecek 405-523-2346 Communication Specialist Clarissa Walton 405-523-2530 Brand Specialist Jeff Canton 405-523-2465
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Oklahoma Farm Bureau wishes you a Merry Christmas! Celebrate OKFB’s 75th anniversary every Christmas with a commemorative 18x24 print. The print depicts Jolly Saint Nick pulled over to study his maps amongst a herd of curious angus cattle with our OKFB signature reward sign on the fence line. Look for details on how you can purchase your festive print at your local OKFB offices and our website in the near future.
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