Leflore County Farm Bureau

04/25/2026

1st Breakout Session at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee Conference was one for the books!

We kicked things off with Farm in a Bag, presented by Burton Harmon, followed by Germs Are Everywhere, presented by ME - Cyndi Mackey!

Whew… following Burton was no small task, but I truly believe our participants enjoyed the session and left excited, encouraged, and ready to take these lessons back to their own communities.

If you don’t have the Farm in a Bag Kit, contact your county Farm Bureau office and request one! The full kit is only $100 and offers endless opportunities to teach, engage, and share agriculture with others.

And of course… Germs Are Everywhere! The ladies with Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom do an incredible job creating hands-on lessons that are easy to access, fun to teach, and simple to take back home to our communities.

Truth be told, I always felt like teaching was part of my calling. College and Cyndi may not have been the perfect match, but God had another plan. Through the years, The Community State Bank gave me the opportunity to teach local students about saving, investing, and spending wisely.

And through my volunteer work with the LeFlore County Farm Bureau and Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers and Womens Leadership Committee programs, plus Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom, I continue to be blessed with opportunities to teach, share lessons, and advocate for all things agriculture.

And now, we are proud to incorporate these AITC lessons into our field trips and kids crafts at MackMazing Acres, allowing even more children and families to learn where their food, fiber, and fuel come from in a fun, hands-on environment.

Sometimes life takes you down a different road… but still leads you exactly where you were meant to be. 💚🌾

03/28/2026

Leflore County Farm Bureau with Senator Lankford while attending the Washington DC Summit this past week.

02/22/2026

The LeFlore County Jr Livestock Show concluded on Friday night. The LeFlore County Farm Bureau presented Herdsman Awards to each species group, with individual winners receiving $200 and the FFA chapter receiving $250. The award recipients were: Jasper Shipman for Goat, Presley House for Sheep, Cord Clem for Cattle, and Briley Goldsborough for Swine, while the Wister FFA Chapter also won an award.

On Thursday, the Ag Mechanics Show took place, where Farm Bureau awarded the top three winners with
Kashen Beshear (Howe)- $1500 for Grand, Tayte Myers ( Poteau) -$1000 for Reserve, and Blake Standridge (Cameron) - $500 for Bronze.

On Friday, the All For One event showcased the assistance of show participants helping handicapped participants, a truly rewarding experience. Special appreciation goes to Liana Palmer for coordinating the event for the children.

The week's conclusion was marked by a successful sale. Gratitude is extended to the LeFlore County Junior Livestock Show Board, Ms. Reece and the Bokoshe FFA for managing the concession, all volunteers and parents who contributed to the event's success.

It’s was a successful week and we can’t wait until next year.

02/19/2026

Mike & April Clark and Dan & Cyndi Mackey proudly represented LeFlore County Farm Bureau at the 2026 OKFB Leadership Conference in Oklahoma City!

Farm Bureau members had the opportunity to support the OKFB Ag Defense Fund during the annual fundraiser on Monday evening, followed by an impactful day of leadership sessions on Tuesday.

We are grateful for the chance to connect, grow, and continue strengthening agriculture in our county and across Oklahoma. 🌾💚

01/30/2026

Oklahoma's 60th Legislative Session 2026

01/24/2026

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers program allows members of Farm Bureau, between the ages of 18 and 35, to develop leadership skills, to be involved in their local communities and to develop long lasting friendships with people from across the state and country.

During OKFB's 2025 annual meeting, OKFB's Young Farmer and Ranchers came together to elect the 2025-2026 OKFB YF&R Committee.

• Lexie Robinson - District One - Dewey County
• Lincoln and Gracie Muller - District Two - Jackson County
• Megan Hankins - District Three - YF&R Committee Secretary - Oklahoma County
• Ethan and Allison Theis - District Four - YF&R Committee Chair - Comanche County
• Jake and Jonessa Cantrell - District Five - Haskell County
• Nick and Dani Marlin - District Six - Mayes County
• Garrett Haskins - District Seven - Kay County
• Jaclyn Darling - District Eight - YF&R Committee Vice Chair - Coal County
• Kody and Shelby Leonard - District Nine - Payne County
• Tommy and Chalaynna Salisbury - Ex-Officio - AFBF YF&R Committee Chair - Tulsa County
• Tim Taylor - At Large - Craig County
• Peter Littlefield - Collegiate Representative - Oklahoma State University - Mayes County

Learn more about OKFB's Young Farmers and Ranchers and how you can get involved at okfb.news/YFR

01/15/2026

Ronald J. Nobles, 82, of Heavener, Oklahoma, passed away on January 14, 2026. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma, with Joe Hayden Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Reichert

12/21/2025

The Leflore County Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee set up a “Make Your Own Christmas Ornament” booth at the Holly Jolly Market on Main on Saturday, December 13 in Spiro.

It was a wonderful day filled with creativity, smiles, and spreading a little extra Christmas cheer! 🎄✨

12/21/2025

The LeFlore County Farm Bureau, Young Farmers & Ranchers, and Women’s Leadership Committee partnered together to offer Bus Safety and Bicycle Safety presentations at the Holly Jolly Market on Main this past Saturday!

Kids that participated in both safety presentations were entered for a chance to win one of three bicycles.

LeFlore County Women’s Leadership Committee member Cyndi Mackey spoke with the kids about bicycle and bus safety, sharing critical information to help them do their part in staying safe.

Participants were entered into one of three age groups:
• 3, 4, and 5-year-olds
• 6, 7, and 8-year-olds
• 9, 10, 11, and 12-year-olds

Spiro Chamber Board Member Ashley Rogers Jackson drew one winner from each age group.

YF&R Committee Member Logan Rea shared, “We appreciate the opportunity to bring these programs to the kids in our communities and hope we can make a difference.”

12/11/2025

🎄✨ Holly Jolly News for the Kiddos! ✨🎄

Get ready, Spiro — because the LeFlore County Farm Bureau, Young Farmers & Ranchers, and the Women’s Leadership Committee are bringing some extra Christmas magic to the Holly Jolly Market on Main!

They’re giving away THREE BRAND-NEW BICYCLES 🎁🚲🎁
Yes… THREE lucky little elves will pedal home on shiny new bikes this Saturday!
🎅 Saturday, December 13
📍 Holly Jolly Market on Main – Spiro

Children ages 3–12 can enter the drawing by registering and attending both of our jolly and important safety presentations:
🕧 🎄 Bicycle Safety – 12:30 pm
🚌 🎄 Bus Safety – 12:45 pm

LeFlore County Farm Bureau Board Member Dan Mackey shared:
“We appreciate the opportunity to share these safety presentations with the kids and hope that we can make a difference. Come on out to the Holly Jolly Market on Main this Saturday, Dec. 13, and join us!”

And don’t forget…
🎨✨ The Women’s Leadership Committee will have a Make Your Own Christmas Ornament booth where every child can sprinkle a little creativity and take home their very own handmade Christmas treasure!

So bundle up, bring the kiddos, and join us for a day full of safety, sparkle, giggles, crafts, and Christmas cheer — and maybe YOU’LL be taking home one of those brand-new bikes! 🎄❤️🚲✨

11/08/2025