The United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of New World Screwworm in the United States. On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, USDA confirmed NWS in an animal in Texas. There has not been a …
06.02.2026 Press Release The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has selected 14 high school seniors from across Oklahoma to serve on the 2026-27 Oklahoma Agriculture Youth Council. The council was created in 2019 by Oklahoma Secretary of …
05.15.2026 Market Development The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry alongside Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell are celebrating Beef Month with the launch of the 2026 Oklahoma Onion Burger Trail. The trail highlights dozens of …
Ron Justice became the 29th inductee into the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame as he received Governor Stitt’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award on April 29, 2026. Ron Justice is a former Oklahoma State Senator who has built a strong reputation …
04.30.2026 Press Release Tyler Schnaithman has been named the newest member of the Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture, following his appointment by Governor Kevin Stitt and confirmation from the Oklahoma Senate Thursday. Schnaithman will represent …
04.28.2026 Press Release The invasive Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in Wagoner County by USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The invasive insect is known for killing all species of ash trees in North America. Wagoner County …
03.27.2026 Press Release Applications for the 2026-27 Agriculture Youth Council are now available for Oklahoma high school students entering their senior year in the fall of 2026! Members will meet once a month during the school year. Activities include …
Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom is excited to announce Mrs. Jennifer Meyer as the 2026 Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year. Jennifer Meyer is a first-grade teacher at Grove Elementary School District in Shawnee. She has been teaching for 14 years and has …
02.13.2026 Press Release The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is now accepting nominations for the Gov. Stitt’s 2026 Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award. The Governor’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture award honors …
02.06.2026 Market Development The Oklahoma Farm to School program has launched a new program called the Farm to School Garden Crew for schools statewide. The program is designed to support and celebrate school gardens across Oklahoma. The Farm to School …
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is now accepting applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The program is designed to enhance the specialty crop industry by offering competitive grant funding made possible …
01.14.2026 Press Release The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is looking for a qualified collegiate student to join the Executive Office throughout the summer. This individual will be responsible for promoting ODAFF through written and …
Oklahoma Forestry Services, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, has launched a new backpack program at 84 rural libraries across the state. The program, created and overseen by Oklahoma Forestry Services, is designed to encourage kids …
12.08.2025 Press Release The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is looking for a qualified collegiate student to join the Executive Office throughout the spring semester. This individual will be responsible for promoting ODAFF through …
12.05.2025 Market Development 2026 Market Development Summer Internship Application Now Available The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is looking for qualified collegiate students to join the Market Development team throughout the …
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has announced the four winners of the fourth annual Oklahoma School Garden Contest. There were 14 gardens submitted, each showcasing a variety of garden types and innovative education projects. The …
08.28.2025 Press Release The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is now accepting applications to participate in the Local Foods for Schools program for Fiscal Year 2026. The program will reimburse schools for approved purchases of …
Aug. 8, 2025 Wine enthusiasts can now explore Oklahoma’s wineries with greater ease and flexibility, thanks to a major update to the Oklahoma Wine Trails app. The app’s new digital check-in feature replaces the need for physical passports, allowing users …
07.10.2025 Press Release July 10, 2025 AgHERculture Conference Registration Now Open OKLAHOMA CITY — Registration is now open for the 2025 AgHERculture Conference. The AgHERculture Conference provides women interested in the agriculture industry an …
For more information: Jan Lee Rowlett, Deputy Commissioner janlee.rowlett@ag.ok.gov | 405.522.6105 July 7, 2025 Governor Stitt Signs Proclamation for Oklahoma’s State Fairs America 250 Celebration OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Governor, Kevin Stitt, signed a …
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