During Beef Day at the Capitol on May 16, Farm Director, KC Sheperd, had the chance to visit with Senator Darcy Jech about the significance of the beef industry.
“There is no question, beef is important not just in Senate District 26 but all over the state of Oklahoma,” Jech said.
Beef producers have faced numerous challenges this year, Jech said, from input prices to drought.
“Fortunately, lately, we have been blessed with some rain, so things are looking good or better, at least,” Jech said. “Unfortunately, the wheat crop is probably too far into that to make a difference in that. It is great to see Director (Michael) Kelsey here, and he has got some board members here. It is always good to see them show up on Beef Day at the Capitol.”
It is great to see the beef industry well represented at the Capitol, Jech said, as they visit with legislators, and advocate for their issues on an informal basis.
“This is a great bunch,” Jech said. “These are people I deal with a lot in my other life outside of the Senate, but also within the Senate. It is good to see them here.”
