Oklahoma Farm Bureau welcomed two new staff members to the organization in February.
Chloe Black
Chloe Black joined OKFB as coordinator of collegiate, special projects and YF&R. In her role, Black will work with the Young Farmers & Ranchers program to support events and activities in addition to facilitating and growing Collegiate Farm Bureau programs at colleges and universities around the state. She will also conduct OKFB safety programs, focusing on the southern half of the state.
“Having grown up in a family heavily involved in the agriculture industry, I am excited to pursue a career with Oklahoma Farm Bureau and serve Oklahoma agriculture,” Black said. “I am looking forward to meeting young farmers & ranchers in our area and sharing with them the opportunities Farm Bureau offers.”
A native of Newcastle, Black grew up as a fourth-generation farmer, and today, she has her own cow/calf herd of purebred Charolais cattle from which she sells bulls to fellow farmers and ranchers. Black is a graduate of Oklahoma State University where earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science.
Cydnee Love
Cydnee Love was named federation finance assistant for OKFB. In her position, Love will work alongside county Farm Bureaus to maintain sound financial records and create reports and statements to ensure the smooth operation of county Farm Bureaus.
“I am very excited to start my new journey with Oklahoma Farm Bureau,” Love said. “I am ecstatic to continue learning every day to help the organization grow.”
Having grown up in Chicago, Love now calls Edmond home. She comes to Farm Bureau after working in a supervisory role at a large retail business. Love earned her associate degree in business management in Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree.