PERSPECTIVE June 30, 2023
County Farm Bureau presidents attend AFBF Advocacy Fly-In
Members met with Rep. Frank Lucas and gained more insight into the planning of the 2023 farm bill.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin provided legislative updates and answered questions about agriculture-related issues.
wo Oklahoma Farm Bureau members traveled to Washington, D.C., for the American Farm Bureau Federation Advocacy FlyIn on June 12-13. Daylin Hash from Bryan County and Jake Calvert from Cleveland County learned the importance of serving as a voice for agricultural issues. They also heard updates from AFBF staff about the 2023 Farm Bill progress and Waters of the United States regulations. On Tuesday, June 13, members visited Capitol Hill to meet with Oklahoma legislators to advocate for agriculture and rural Oklahoma. They met with Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Reps. Frank Lucas and Josh Brecheen and staff members for Reps. Stephanie Bice and Tom Cole.
OKFB hosts inaugural Activate Oklahoma Rural Innovation Pipeline bootcamp
ntrepreneurs from six Oklahoma-based companies spent three days diving into business concepts and learning more about resources available from program partners to help their ideas and businesses grow to positively impact rural Oklahoma. These bootcamp participants will continue to receive mentorship and assistance from program partners in the coming months as their businesses develop and grow. Learn more about the Oklahoma Grassroots Rural and Ag Business Accelerators program at okfarmbureau.org/accelerator.