FARM BUREAU WWW.OKFARMBUREAU.ORG Perspective Oct. 26, 2018 State resolutions committee proposes 2019 policy

he Oklahoma Farm Bureau state resolutions committee met Oct. 17-18 in Oklahoma City to review resolutions for the organization’s 2019 policy book. Made up of farm and ranch members from across the state, the 37-member committee prioritized continued support for the state agriculture sales tax exemption and the eradication of feral hogs in Oklahoma. Other resolutions covered issues including free and fair international trade, county roads and bridges funding, lab-grown meat regulation, industrial hemp research and production, extension services funding and more. OKFB members will meet to vote on the resolution committee’s proposals at the 77th OKFB Annual Meeting Nov. 16-18 in Norman. After being accepted by the delegate body, the 2019 policy will guide and direct the organization’s work for the next year. For questions about resolutions and OKFB policy, please contact the Public Policy Division at 405-530-2681. Find an annual meeting schedule and additional details at www.okfb.news/strongertogether.

OKFB to host Foundation Night Out at annual convention klahoma Farm Bureau members will With more than 60 items donated by Winners may pay for and pick up the silent enjoy an evening of fellowship and county Farm Bureaus, the silent auction will auction items on Saturday from 11 a.m. fun during the Foundation Night Out on help fund foundation programs including through 1 p.m. at the foundation booth Friday, Nov. 16 during the organization’s the Grown for You Commodity Trailer, the in the hospitality area. Delivery may be 77th Annual Meeting to be held Nov. 16-18 Beef for Backpacks and Pork for Packs arranged for larger items. in Norman. programs, and the Bushels for Books The informal evening also will provide New at this year’s convention, the program. members with refreshments and movies to Foundation Night Out will feature a silent Silent auction bids will be open on enjoy while catching up with Farm Bureau auction benefiting the Oklahoma Farm Friday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. through 8 p.m. friends from across the state. Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, along The winners will be announced during Learn more about the foundation at with a reception and a movie night. the general session on Saturday morning. www.OKFBFoundationForAgriculture.org. OKAgFund Voter Guide: How to vote for ag and rural Oklahoma klahoma voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6 to elect the state’s SENATE (CONT’D) HOUSE (CONT’D) next governor, along with state officials, John Symcox Joe Howell Ryan Martinez representatives and senators. SD 30 SD 40 HD 39 HD 68 The OKAgFund, the political action John M. Montgomery Brenda Stanley Carol Bush committee of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, SD 32 SD 42 HD 40 HD 70 has met over the past few months to John Haste Cheryl Baber identify the candidates who best represent SD 36 SD 46 HD 41 HD 71 the values of rural Oklahoma. The Brent Howard* SD 38 OKAgFund committee is made up of nine HD 43 HD 72 Farm Bureau members – one from each HOUSE Bryan Vinyard T.J. Marti district – who each make decisions based Justin J.J. Humphrey* HD 46 HD 75 on the recommendations of fellow members. HD 1 HD 19 Brian Hill Ross Ford The OKAgFund is supported by voluntary Tom Stites Dustin Roberts HD 47 HD 76 contributions from Farm Bureau members HD 2 HD 21 across the state as an optional portion of Marcus McEntire Todd Blackburn Josh West* Charles McCall* HD 50 HD 77 their membership dues. Find more OKFB HD 5 HD 22 voter resources at okfb.news/vote4ag18. Karen Gilbert John L. Myers Terry O’Donnell HD 51 HD 79 Below, find the candidates funded by HD 6 HD 23 the OKAgFund. Candidates receiving an Charles Ortega endorsement – the highest level of support Steve Kouplen HD 52 HD 80 HD 7 HD 24 – are indicated by an asterisk (*). Mark McBride Nicole Miller * HD 53 HD 81 HD 8 HD 26 Kevin West Jason Reese HD 54 HD 83 STATEWIDE HD 9 HD 27 * * Cindy Byrd Kevin Stacy Zack Taylor HD 55 HD 84 Governor HD 10 HD 28 * * Harold Wright* Matt Jackson Lieutenant Governor Labor Commissioner HD 57 HD 85 HD 10 HD 29 Mike Hunter* * Carl Newton * Attorney General Corporation Commissioner Derrell Fincher HD 58 HD 90 HD 11 HD 30 Randy McDaniel* * Mike Sanders State Treasurer Insurance Commissioner Kevin McDugle HD 59 HD 91 HD 12 HD 31 SENATE * Lewis H. Moore* Avery Frix Kevin Wallace* HD 60 HD 96 Marty Quinn * HD 13 HD 32 SD 2 SD 18 * Mark Dean Allen* Chuck Hall Aaron Means HD 61 HD 99 SD 4 SD 20 HD 14 HD 34 Trey Caldwell Roger Thompson* Stephanie Bice Ty Burns HD 63 HD 100 SD 8 SD 22 HD 15 HD 35 * Bill Coleman Darrell Weaver * Sean Roberts* HD 64 HD 101 SD 10 SD 24 HD 16 HD 36 Toni Hasenback James Leewright Darcy Jech * HD 65 SD 12 SD 26 HD 17 HD 37 Frank Simpson* Jason Smalley Donnie Condit John Pfeiffer* HD 66 SD 14 SD 28 HD 18 HD 38

OKFB’s state questions analysis From property tax laws to crime victims’ rights, Oklahoma voters will have a plethora of choices to make in November’s general elections. Learn more about the five state questions on the ballot, along with Oklahoma Farm Bureau policy positions, by reading OKFB’s guide at okfarmbureau.org or by watching OKFB’s webinar with the State Chamber of Oklahoma at youtube.com/okfarmbureau. Jason Young Band to perform during OKFB annual meeting ed-dirt music group the Jason Young he formed his own band while also working Band will entertain Oklahoma Farm for other Nashville recording artists. Bureau members on Friday, Nov. 16 at Young moved back to Oklahoma in 8 p.m. during the organization’s annual 2012 and has shared the stage with artists meeting in Norman, Oklahoma. including Turnpike Troubadours, Gary The concert is free-of-charge to members Allen, Lee Brice, Blake Shelton and more. attending the OKFB convention and will The band’s top singles include “Long Way follow the annual meeting’s Foundation Home,” “The Moment” and “Crank It Up.” Night Out. Find a tentative schedule for the annual Born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma, meeting at okfarmbureau.org. For more Young started his musical career working information about attending the OKFB for Nashville recording artist Ty England. In annual meeting, contact your county Farm 2003, he relocated to Tampa, Florida, where Bureau office. Meet AFBF WLC Chair during WLC luncheon Members, counties klahoma Farm Bureau women are encouraged to attend a Women’s to be honored Leadership Committee luncheon featuring during annual American Farm Bureau Federation WLC Chair Sherry Saylor on Nov. 16 at 11:30 meeting awards a.m. during the OKFB annual meeting. During the lunch, Saylor will speak about program Nov. 17 her experience with the committee and will encourage Farm Bureau women in their klahoma Farm Bureau will work to advocate for farmers and ranchers. recognize members and A native of Arizona, Saylor was elected counties for leadership, service and AFBF WLC chair in 2015. As chair, she excellence during an awards banquet serves on the AFBF board of directors. to be held Saturday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. She has represented the AFBF WLC on during organization’s 77th annual the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s board of directors since 2012 meeting in Norman, Oklahoma. AFBF WLC Chair Sherry Saylor This year, all county representatives and has served on the Women’s Leadership are invited to attend the dinner and Committee since 1990. Farms, a diversified row crop farm growing awards banquet. Members must Saylor has been a Farm Bureau member alfalfa and a variety of row crops. RSVP for the free event to Melisa Neal since 1974 and formerly held the position of During the luncheon, the WLC also by Nov. 5. state Women’s Leadership Committee chair will honor county committees for their work in Arizona. She and her husband, Rick, a over the past year, and elect an OKFB WLC third-generation farmer, are partners in R&S chair and committee members. Member Benefits Calendar Members Health Insurance Medicare Supplements OKFB Annual Meeting Members Health Insurance Company prides itself on understanding Nov. 16-18 • Norman what matters to you. As someone who is about to turn 65 or already Contact: Melisa Neal 405-523-2475 has Medicare coverage, you want to save money. MHI has the expertise AFBF Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show to help you do that. To learn more about Medicare supplement plans Jan. 11-16 • New Orleans, and the benefits offered, visit MHI’s special page for OKFB members at Contact: Melisa Neal 405-523-2475 www.MHInsurance.com/oklahoma/medicare-supplement. State Legislature Convenes Feb. 4 • Oklahoma City www.okfarmbureau.org/benefits Contact: Emmy Karns 405-530-2681 Published by Oklahoma Farm Bureau Oklahoma Farm Bureau Postmaster: Send address corrections to: 2501 N. Stiles Non-Profit U.S. Postage Perspective, P.O. B. 53332, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3126 PAID Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3332 Permit No. 131 Okla. City, OK.

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OKFB’s 77th Annual Meeting schedule at a glance

Adair Alfalfa Atoka Beaver Beckham Blaine Bryan Caddo Canadian Carter Cherokee Choctaw Saturday, Nov. 17 Cimarron Cleveland Coal Comanche Cotton Craig 7:30 a.m...... Flapjack Fundraiser* Creek STRO Custer NG Delaware ER. Dewey Ellis Garfield 7:30 a.m...... Credentials Committee Breakfast Garvin Grady Grant Greer Harmon Harper Haskell 7:30 a.m...... Financial Review Committee Breakfast Hughes Jackson Jeerson Johnston Kay 7:30 a.m...... Resolutions Committee Breakfast TOGETHERTH . Kingfisher OKLAHOMA FA RMKiowa BUREAU’S 77 Latimer ANNUAL MEETING Le Flore Lincoln Logan Love Major NOVEM Marshall BER 16-18, 2018 Mayes McClain McCurtain 8 a.m...... Registration Opens McIntosh Murray Muskogee Noble Nowata 8:45 a.m...... OFBMIC Policyholders Meeting Okfuskee Oklahoma Okmulgee 77 Osage Ottawa 9:30 a.m...... General Session Pawnee Payne Pittsburg Pontotoc Pottawatomie 12 p.m...... Credentials Committee Meeting Pushmataha Roger Mills Rogers Seminole (Credentials desk closes at 11:45 a.m.) Sequoyah Friday, Nov. Stephens 16 Texas Tillman Tulsa Wagoner 12:30 p.m...... WLC Gavel Club Luncheon 8 a.m.Washington ...... Washita Credentials Woods Committee Woodward Breakfast 1 p.m...... District Caucuses (Districts 2, 5 and 8) 9 a.m...... Registration Opens 1:45 p.m...... General Session 9 a.m...... OKFB Expo Opens 5:30 p.m...... OKAgFund Reception 9 a.m...... County Farm Bureau Silent Auction Opens 7 p.m...... Dinner and Awards Program 9:30 a.m...... YF&R Discussion Meet Orientation *Flapjack Fundraiser tickets will be sold for $15 in the OKFB Expo. 10 a.m...... YF&R Discussion Meet Round One 10:45 a.m...... YF&R Discussion Meet Round Two 11:30 a.m...... Women’s Leadership Committee Luncheon 11:30 a.m...... Commodity Committee Luncheon Sunday, Nov. 16 11:30 a.m...... YF&R Discussion Meet Luncheon 7:30 a.m...... County Presidents Breakfast 12:15 p.m...... YF&R Discussion Meet Finals 7:30 a.m...... WLC Chairman’s Breakfast 1:30 p.m...... Opening Session 7:30 a.m...... Breakfast of Champions 5:30 p.m...... YF&R Dinner and Caucus 9:15 a.m...... Morning Devotional 7:30 p.m...... Foundation Night Out 8 p.m...... Jason Young Band Concert Updated schedules will be posted online at okfarmbureau.org.