Oklahoma Farm Report masthead graphic with wheat on the left and cattle on the right.
Howdy Neighbors!
Ron Hays, Director of Farm and Ranch Programming, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network  |  2401 Exchange Ave, Suite F, Oklahoma City, Ok 73108  |  (405) 601-9211

advertisements
   
   
   
   
   

Agricultural News


Oklahoma's National FFA Officer Candidate Brooklan Light Reflects on Decision to Seek to Become One of Six National Officers in the Coming Year

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 08:48:58 CDT

Oklahoma’s National FFA Officer Candidate Brooklan Light Reflects on Decision to Seek to Become One of Six National Officers  in the Coming Year


Ever since the news came this past June that she would be representing Oklahoma as its National FFA officer candidate, Brooklan Light of the Garber FFA Chapter has been working tirelessly to prepare for the process she is about to undertake during the upcoming National FFA Convention in Indianapolis taking place this coming week. She spoke with Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director Ron Hays about her experiences as an FFA member and her decision to run for national office ahead of her appearance before the convention's Nominating Committee. If tapped, Light would be the third consecutive Oklahoman selected to serve, behind Ridge Hughbanks of Alva and Piper Merritt of Owasso.


Listen to Light's full conversation with Hays by clicking or tapping the LISTEN BAR below at the bottom of the page.


Light's entry into the organization as she recalls, started as joke. Growing up, she explained, her grandfather raised butcher pigs. One day, he jokingly suggested to Light and her sister they start showing his pigs. Initially hesitant about the idea, her parents finally relented. By her freshman year, Light says she had discovered a home away from home within the Garber FFA Chapter. Eventually her interests within the organization grew to include not just livestock exhibition but also public speaking and mock ceremonies contests.


Her senior year of high school, Light was elected to serve as State FFA Reporter on the 2017-2018 Oklahoma FFA Officer team. By the end of her term in that role, Light still felt the call to serve and chose to run for State FFA President. Though not elected in the end, Light says her desire to serve continued to burn.


That desire was obvious enough that Light was eventually encouraged to seek national office. She admits that she struggled with that decision some time, questioning her chances of being selected to represent Oklahoma nationally when her bid for State President was unsuccessful. Ultimately, though, Light chose to follow her heart and made the decision to once again throw her hat in the ring. Upon receiving that phone call with the good news, Light remembers being wonderstruck and says if it had not been for the experiences she had along the way, things could have turned out completely different for her.


"Had I not had that experience, there is no way I would be sitting in this chair today, because I would have never thought to go so far as to pursue office on the national level," she said. "Just looking back on everything that's unfolded, it's really unique to sit back and reflect as I'm going through this process."


Once again, we are taking pictures in and around the 2019 National FFA Convention- click or tap here to check out the National Convention Album on FLICKR. By the way- we continue a tradition as several state officers of the Oklahoma FFA will be taking pictures for us during the course of the meeting.


Our exclusive coverage of the 2019 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis October 30- November 2 is a service of ITC Great Plains, Your Energy Superhighway- learn more about this high voltage, transmission only utility and their commitment to the communities they serve which is the cornerstone of their business - Click or tap here for their webpage. We also appreciate the support of the Oklahoma FFA Association and the Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association. Click or tap here for more information about one of the top states in the US in the FFA- the Oklahoma FFA Association. FFA is a student organization for high school-aged students interested in agriculture and leadership.







   



   

right-click to download mp3

 

WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

 


Top Agricultural News

  • Oklahoma Youth Expo Sale of Champions Sale Order Available Here- Sale Set for 4 PM Friday  Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:50:54 CDT
  • Rural Voters Dominated Vote to Defeat Recreational Marijuana March 7th  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:13:05 CST
  • Ron Hays Talks to Israeli Ag Tour Guide Colin Lotzof About the Miraclel of Ag in Israel  Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:11:04 CST
  • OALP Members Experience First Hand View of Cutting Edge Drip Irrigation Technology as Israel Travel Ends  Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:51:49 CST
  • OALP Members Get First Hand View of Cutting Edge Drip Irrigation Technology as Israel Travel Ends  Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:50:10 CST
  • Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program Sees Fruit, Beef and Dairy Production North of the Sea of Galilee in Israel  Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:56:02 CST
  • Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program Sees Diverse Farm Operations in Jordan River Valley of Israel  Sun, 19 Feb 2023 21:17:30 CST
  • Israeli Tour Guide Mark Kedem Talks About The Cultural Aspects of What Class XX of OALP is Experiencing   Sat, 18 Feb 2023 22:17:23 CST

  • More Headlines...

       

    Ron salutes our daily email sponsors!

    Oklahoma Beef council Oklahoma Ag Credit Oklahoma Farm Bureau National Livestock Credit Ag Mediation Program P&K Equipment Oklahoma City Farm Show Union Mutual Stillwater Milling Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association KIS FUTURES, INC.
       
       
       
       
       

    Search OklahomaFarmReport.com

    © 2008-2024 Oklahoma Farm Report
    Email Ron   |   Newsletter Signup   |    Current Spots   |    Program Links

    WebReady powered by WireReady® Inc.