Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

📣 JOB OPENING 📣

The ODAFF Market Development Division is hiring an Ag in the Classroom Coordinator.

Duties include developing agriculture focused resources for teachers, conducting professional development featuring Ag in the Classroom materials and coordinating student events featuring ag literacy concepts with small & large groups of children.

Learn more and apply today: https://okgov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/okgovjobs/job/Oklahoma-County/Ag-in-the-Classroom-Coordinator_JR60922-1

06/15/2026

📆Save the date for the 2026 AgHERculture Conference!

Join us for a day of inspiration, learning, and connection as we hear from outstanding women in agriculture and network with fellow agricultural leaders from across the state.

Stay tuned for registration details, and be sure to follow our social media pages for updates!

06/11/2026

**ANIMAL MOVEMENT RESTRICTION UPDATE**
While there has not been a confirmed case of New World Screwworm in Oklahoma, ODAFF continues to work closely with our partners at USDA to monitor its spread.

Please see the updated animal movement restrictions below.

New World Screwworm is an invasive pest that primarily infests livestock and wildlife but will infest any warm-blooded mammal. New World Screwworm does not impact food and the food supply is safe.

It is important to frequently inspect all livestock, pets and captive wildlife for signs of NWS.

Report any suspicious wounds or suspected cases of NWS immediately to your local veterinarian, local County Extension Agent, or the ODAFF State Veterinarian at 405-522-6141.

06/08/2026

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry continues to closely monitor the confirmed cases of New World Screwworm in Texas and New Mexico. It is important to begin extra monitoring of livestock, pets and captive wildlife for this invasive pest.

It is important to note that this does not impact food and the food supply is safe.

Have questions on animal movement restrictions? Here is what you need to know:

06/07/2026

Stay informed about New World screwworm. Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, OSU Extension beef cattle specialist, discusses the recent detection in Texas, what to watch for and how to stay prepared.

Find New World screwworm resources and educational materials from OSU Extension.
🔗: https://screwworm.okstate.edu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is providing updates, identification resources and response information.
🔗: https://screwworm.gov

06/04/2026

New World screwworm has been confirmed in Texas, making awareness and early detection more important than ever for livestock owners, veterinarians and animal health professionals.

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is monitoring the situation and has information available for Oklahoma producers.
🔗: https://ag.ok.gov/new-world-screwworm-confirmed-in-texas/

Find New World screwworm resources and educational materials from OSU Extension.
🔗: https://screwworm.okstate.edu

06/04/2026

New World Screwworm has been confirmed in Texas. Now is the time to begin extra monitoring of livestock, pets and captive wildlife for this invasive pest.

It is important to note this does not impact food and the food supply is safe.

Headed to an infested state? Here's what you need to know:
1️⃣Any species traveling from an infested state, but not an infested zone, can enter Oklahoma with a CVI that includes a statement “All animals in shipment do not originate from or transit through a NWS Infested Zone.”

2️⃣Any species that originates from an infested zone will need to meet the movement requirements for the state of origin AND obtain a permit from the Oklahoma State Veterinarian’s office AND have a CVI that states “all animals listed were individually inspected and found free of wounds.”

Learn more: https://ag.ok.gov/new-world-screwworm-confirmed-in-texas/

🚨 With the recent detection of New World screwworm in a 3-week-old bovine in Zavala County, TX, USDA urges residents to contact your veterinarian right away if you see any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations in your animals or herd.

If you see signs of maggot infestations in live or very recently dead wild animals, especially in areas near the U.S./Mexico border, please call 866-4USDA-WS (866-487-3297) to report it to your local USDA Wildlife Services office.

For more information, visit WWW.SCREWWORM.GOV.

06/01/2026

We are excited to announce our 2026-2027 Agriculture Youth Council Members!

The Council is focused on developing Oklahoma leaders in agriculture through professional development, industry exposure, and real-world experiences across Oklahoma’s diverse agriculture industry.

ODAFF is proud to welcome this year’s members and looks forward to an exciting year ahead!

05/16/2026

We appreciate the support of Governor Kevin Stitt & the Oklahoma Legislature, who passed two key agriculture bills this session. Senate Bill 985 codifies the Local Food for Schools program and allows ODAFF to continue to build on the program designed to get fresh, locally produced foods into school districts across the state.

The program has provided $3.2 million to help more than 340 school districts provide locally sourced foods for student meals. More than 362,000 pounds of beef, 17,000 pounds of pork and more than 11,300 pounds of chicken have been served through the program. Learn more about the Local Food for Schools program: https://ag.ok.gov/local-food-for-schools-program/

Senate Bill 1410 codifies the Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom program, ensuring ODAFF can continue providing agriculture-centric resources to Oklahoma teachers that are aligned with Oklahoma Academic Standards. The bill was created by ODAFF’S Agriculture Youth Council to make sure the next generation of Oklahomans know how food is produced and how important agriculture is in their daily life. Learn more about the Ag in the Classroom program: https://oklahoma.agclassroom.org/