PERSPECTIVE April 19, 2024
OKFB members with Sen. Lankford
Rep. Hern
Ricky Schroeder, House ag committee staff (right)
Sen. Mullin
OKFB members elevate voice of agriculture in nation’s capital during Washington, D.C., Summit ore than 50 Oklahoma Farm Bureau members traveled to Washington, D.C., April 8-12 to advocate for agriculture and learn about the latest national issues facing the industry during OKFB’s 2024 Washington, D.C., Summit fly-in. The trip included congressional briefings, industry updates, group activities and time to tour the sights of our nation’s capital, allowing OKFB members an opportunity to share their perspectives with officials and industry representatives who influence
legislation, craft laws and oversee regulations impacting agriculture. Congressional briefings
A series of congressional briefings served as the centerpiece of the 2024 Washington, D.C., Summit, and members had the chance to hear from Sens. James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday, April 10. Lankford shared with Farm Bureau members his position on immigration and border security, the wars in Ukraine and Israel, and the progress he has
seen on the farm bill. Mullin visited about budgetary appropriations and earmarks, government shutdowns and the challenges that follow, and tribal relations. OKFB members made their way to Capitol Hill again on Thursday, April 11, to hear from four of Oklahoma’s five house members. Rep. Stephanie Bice shared her perspective on inflation, the current administration’s executive orders and foreign ownership of land. Continued on next page ...