Kelly J. Norman, Oklahoma Farm Bureau- Agent Carter County

06/04/2026

Attention Ardmore and nearby community members of Southern Oklahoma! 📢

If you’re looking for a place to get locally grown produce, locally raised meats, fresh baked goods and handcrafted items, then join us on Saturday, May 30 for opening day of the Farmers Market from 7:30–11:00 AM at 106 E. Broadway St. in Ardmore. Come meet your local farmers and show your support!

We can’t wait to see the community come together for a great market season, we hope to see you there! 💚

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Late yesterday, U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the first case of New World screwworm in a bovine in Texas. OKFB President Stacy Simunek issued a statement last night thanking USDA for their vigilance and asking our state's agriculture community to work together to ensure this devastating pest does is contained and eliminated.

It is important to note that New World screwworm does not post a food safety risk to consumers. Read the full statement and find resources at https://okfb.news/nws6-3-26.

06/03/2026

It’s time to help keep Oklahoma kids warm this winter.

Donate a new coat at your nearest OKFB Insurance office, make a donation to help provide winter essentials, or become a sponsor to support kids across Oklahoma.

Every contribution helps bring warmth and comfort to children and families in our communities this winter season.

06/01/2026

One of the hardest conversations I’ve ever had as a life insurance agent wasn’t during a policy review—it was at a funeral.

Most people avoid talking about life insurance because it’s uncomfortable. But the reality is that life insurance isn’t for you; it’s for the people you love.

When the unexpected happens, the last thing a grieving family should have to worry about is how they’ll pay the bills, cover final expenses, or replace lost income.

A simple conversation today can provide peace of mind for your family tomorrow.

If you don’t have life insurance, let’s talk. I’d much rather have that conversation now than a much harder one later. ❤️

Give me a call, 580-223-3809

05/28/2026

Did you know that SQ 832 would tie Oklahoma's minimum wage to a federal price index, automatically increasing when prices go up in California or the east coast? If SQ 832 passes, our state's minimum wage will automatically increase beginning in 2030 onward depending on the federal Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, or CPI-W. That takes local control away from hardworking Oklahomans and will inflate prices here at home. Rising costs in other states shouldn't dictate what we do or pay here in Oklahoma. Vote No on SQ 832 on June 16, and learn more at: https://www.okfarmbureau.org/sq832/

05/27/2026

📣 The endorsements are in! 📣

Our grassroots Ag Fund political action committee state board met yesterday and officially endorsed 34 political candidates and provided financial support to 19 candidates ahead of Oklahoma's June 16 primary election. The decisions were made after district meetings across the state last week where the committee gathered input from local Farm Bureau leaders.

Find the full list candidates the Ag Fund supported or endorsed on our website at: https://okfb.news/agfund26primary.

05/25/2026

Child life insurance acts as an investment for giving your child a strong financial start in life. The cash value that accumulates in the policy can be tapped to fund major life milestones, like getting their first car, paying for college or even a down payment on a house later on. The beauty of child life insurance lies in its flexibility—the cash value can be utilized at the discretion of the policy owner for any purpose you wish.

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our country and our freedom. Memorial Day is more than a long weekend — it is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who served and never made it home.

We are forever grateful for our fallen heroes and the families who carry their memory forward. May we never take our freedoms for granted.

God bless our veterans, our active service members, and the United States of America. 🇺🇸