PERSPECTIVE September 22, 2023
2023 Annual Meeting NOVEMBER 10-12 OMNI HOTEL, OKC
Plan to join OKFB for 82nd annual meeting Nov. 10-12 in OKC klahoma Farm Bureau members will gather November 10-12 in Oklahoma City for the organization’s 82nd annual meeting. The meeting serves as the largest yearly gathering of Farm Bureau members in the state with general sessions, policy discussions, breakout sessions, awards, and more. New venue for convention
OKFB’s annual meeting returns to Oklahoma City for the first time since 2019 with a brand-new venue. The Omni Oklahoma City hotel will be the site for the 2023 annual meeting, offering Farm Bureau members a modern, convenient space to gather. The Omni’s meeting space is located on a single floor, meaning OKFB members are a quick elevator ride away from their guest rooms to the event area. The Omni offers a variety of in-house dining options, and is located in Downtown Oklahoma City with numerous dining and entertainment options nearby. Grassroots business sessions
Farm Bureau members will vote on
the organization’s grassroots policy positions during the Saturday business sessions as they consider and vote on resolutions submitted by county Farm Bureaus from around the state. OKFB members will also elect fellow Farm Bureau members to lead the organization, including the election of the OKFB president. Districts 1, 4, and 7 will caucus to elect district directors, and both Women’s Leadership Committee and Young Farmers & Ranchers members will caucus to select their leaders for the upcoming year. Educational opportunities
Farm Bureau members will have numerous opportunities to learn about OKFB’s programs and activities while connecting with fellow Farm Bureau leaders from across the state. Breakout sessions on Saturday will feature updates from Farm Bureau members, staff and a session focusing on mental health as part of OKFB’s Cultivating Healthy Minds program. County Farm Bureau board members and county staff will have the opportunity to attend training sessions on Friday, and receptions and coffee talk
sessions will allow members to visit with fellow Farm Bureau leaders and connect with Farm Bureau staff to learn what the organization can do to support the OKFB mission, the future of agriculture and rural Oklahoma. Fellowship and awards
Friday night will feature a game night for Farm Bureau members in an informal setting as they enjoy the evening and try for a chance to win prizes. The Saturday night awards banquet will recognize the efforts and achievements of Farm Bureau members, county Farm Bureaus and members of Oklahoma’s agriculture community. Plan to gather together
OKFB’s 2023 annual meeting will of course feature daily general sessions with speakers and updates, a trade show with vendors from across the state, a Sunday morning breakfast and worship service, YF&R competitive events, a WLC business meeting, the OKFB Ag PAC reception and more. The latest convention schedule will be published in the next issue of the Perspective newsletter.