The state’s largest farm organization is praising Gov. Mary Fallin for appointing Rick Davis, Guthrie, to the Oklahoma State University Board of Regents.
“We are pleased Governor Fallin chose such a respected and successful agricultural leader as Rick Davis,” said Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Mike Spradling. “Davis and his family are well respected in the community, across the state and nation for their leadership in agriculture.”
A 1983 graduate of OSU with a degree in Agricultural Economics, Davis manages a diversified crop, beef and dairy farm. He also manages a hay production and supply company servicing stores and individuals throughout Oklahoma and North Texas.
Davis and his family are known for their extensive efforts in promoting the dairy industry both nationally and internationally, including exporting heifers to Mexico.
The Davis family has been milking cows in the same location since 1958. Davis believes this long tradition of successfully operating an agriculture business gives him the expertise to serve on the OSU Board of Regents.
“I am proud of my family’s rich heritage in agriculture,” Davis said. “It’s important to keep a strong agriculture voice on the Board of Regents.”
Davis has been actively involved in agriculture and public education most of his life. He has served as state FFA president, OSU Student Senator, Farm Bureau Outstanding Young Farm Family, Guthrie Public Schools Board of Education president, Logan County Farm Bureau board of directors, Bank of Crescent board member, and is a member of Gideon’s International.
