OFB Receives Six Awards at Annual Convention


The Oregon Farm Bureau received five national Awards for Excellence and a President’s Award at the 2011 American Farm Bureau National Convention in Atlanta.
The awards are given to State Farm Bureaus that have superior membership achievement and offer outstanding programs to participants.
The Oregon Farm Bureau was honored with awards in all five categories including:
• Policy Implementation (and a President’s Award)
• Agriculture Education & Promotion
• Leadership Development
• Member Services
• Public Relations & Information
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OFB Reelects Barb Iverson as Third Vice President

Barb Iverson of Clackamas County Farm Bureau was reelected to a fourth two-year terms as the Oregon Farm Bureau’s Third Vice President.
The House of Delegates, consisting of agriculture volunteers from all agriculture sectors as well as a representative of each county Farm Bureau, voted Iverson into the position.
“Farm Bureau benefits greatly from Barb’s steady leadership, knowledge about farming, and
dedication to protecting and strengthening Oregon agriculture now and for future generations,”
said OFB President Barry Bushue via press release. “I congratulate her on her reelection as Oregon Farm Bureau’s Third Vice President.”
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OFB First Vice President Re-elected to Fourth Term

The Oregon Farm Bureau First Vice President Tracey Liskey was re-elected to a fourth two-year term.
Liskey was elected at the Oregon Farm Bureau 78th Anniversary State Convention in late January. Liskey was elected by the House of Delegates. This committee consists of agriculture volunteers from all sectors of the industry as well as one representative from each county Farm Bureau office.
As First Vice President, Liskey is responsible for heading the annual House of Delegates, assisting Oregon Farm Bureau President Barry Bushue as requested and watching over the corporate records of the organization.
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