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American Farmers and Ranchers Named "Friend of Extension"
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:24:43 CDT
The American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) received the 2011 Oklahoma Association Extension Agriculture Agents (OAEAA) Friend of Extension Award, at the 2011 OAEAA awards banquet held on July 6-8 in Broken Bow, Okla.
The OAEAA Friend of Extension Service Award recognizes Oklahomans who have contributed to Oklahoma agriculture and who have supported the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) on county, district and state levels. Terry Detrick, AFR president, accepted the award on behalf of the company.
"AFR is truly grateful to have been honored with such a distinct award," Detrick said. "It was wonderful to hear such humbling words in the introduction before the award was presented. Hearing those comments was just a small reminder of why AFR stands for producers, families and youth within our State."
AFR has been a long time supporter of the OAEAA and the OCES. AFR State staff, local agents and members are dedicated to providing education and assistance to Oklahoma's producers, rural youth and urban families at the state, county and local levels.
"Organizations such as the OAEAA and the OCES with their reputable service to Oklahoma agriculturalists, define the true meaning of agriculture within our State," Detrick said. "They leave a positive impact through their ability to problem-solve, develop programs on a scientific basis and promote leadership. Our continued support to these organizations will always be nothing short of solid."
American Farmers & Ranchers is a 106-year-old company, headquartered in Oklahoma City, providing educational, legislation, cooperative programs and insurance products across the state.
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