Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel released the following statement praising Gov.-Elect Kevin Stitt’s decision to appoint Blayne Arthur as Secretary of Agriculture.
“Oklahoma Farm Bureau is delighted to endorse and support Blayne Arthur as Gov.-elect Stitt’s nominee for Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture.
“Blayne is a well-known leader with a proven track record in both her prior position as deputy commissioner of agriculture and in her current service as executive director of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation. We are looking forward to the perspective and leadership we know she will bring with her to this important position.
“We’re excited to have someone who is directly involved in agricultural production and who works tirelessly to tell our industry’s story. We trust Blayne will be a champion for agriculture and rural Oklahoma and we look forward to working with her to ensure the future success of Oklahoma agriculture.”