OKFB hosts successful Ag Defense Fundraiser

More than 100 Oklahoma Farm Bureau members and guests gathered at Innovation Hall in Oklahoma City for the organization's third-annual Ag Defense Fundraiser on Monday, Feb. 16.

Part of Farm Bureau's Leadership Week, the annual event raises funds for OKFB's agricultural advocacy work to protect family farmers, ranchers and our state's agricultural industry from challenges and attacks that seek to add unnecessary restrictions or burdens to the way farmers and ranchers grow or raise food.

The evening was highlighted by a Q&A with Gov. Kevin Stitt, moderated by OKFB President Stacy Simunek. During the Q&A, Stitt spoke about his time in office and answered questions about challenges facing the agriculture industry, notable wins from his administration, legal challenges in the state and his vision for the future of Oklahoma after he wraps up his final year in office.

Stitt shared his optimism about Oklahoma's future, emphasizing the state's family-centric atmosphere and reasonable cost of living, but he also expressed his concern for statewide challenges like the ongoing poultry lawsuit in eastern Oklahoma and the McGirt Supreme Court decision.

Members also enjoyed a cocktail hour and dinner earlier in the evening to fellowship with other Farm Bureau members and industry leaders in the state.