May 22
After more than seven years serving Oklahoma agriculture as the Deputy Commissioner for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, JanLee Rowlett is saying goodbye to ODAFF as she prepares to take on a new role with the Livestock Marketing Association. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd at a farewell gathering, Rowlett reflected on …
Dec 26
Blayne Arthur has never been just a bystander in Oklahoma’s agriculture scene. Since becoming Oklahoma’s Secretary of Agriculture in December 2018—making her the first woman in the state’s history to hold the post—Arthur has woven together policy expertise, practical experience, and a deep connection to rural living, earning praise from both ends of the political …
Nov 09
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau awarded Blayne Arthur, the State Secretary of Agriculture, with the group’s prestigious Distinguished Service Award during the annual banquet. This award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. Arthur’s acceptance speech resonated with attendees, highlighting the vital role the Farm Bureau plays in representing …
Oct 21
Congratulations to the four winners of Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry‘s 2025 School Garden Contest sponsored by OKFB’s Women’s Leadership Committee! The contest is made up of four different categories, each selecting the best school garden to win. The four categories are: Best Harvest Garden: Little Sprouts Learning, Muskogee Best Pollinator Garden: Tuttle …
