2011 Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association Awards
Congratulations to the late Jeff Krehbiel and his family for being awarded the 2011 Mr. Wheat! This award is sponsored each year by the Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association. Jeff’s wife, Karen Krehbiel, is shown accepting this award on his behalf. Jeff represented District IV on the Oklahoma Wheat Commission Board from 2007-2011, his service was greatly appreciated and he will truly be missed!
Congratulations to Gary Strickland for the 2011 Wheat Promoter of the Year! This award is sponsored each year by the Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association and is awarded to an extension agent that helps educate the public about wheat production. Gary is an Agricultural Extension Educator for Jackson County. His service continues to be of great importance and is celebrated by the Oklahoma Wheat Industry!
Governor Fallin Appoints Gammill to Serve the Oklahoma Wheat Commission
Governor Mary Fallin recently appointed David Gammill as a member of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission. Gammill, a wheat producer from Chattanooga, will fill the partial term left vacant by the death of Jeff Krehbiel. Gammill will represent District IV, which consists of Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa and Tillman counties.
“We are excited that David Gammill has been appointed to fill the vacant position on the Oklahoma Wheat Commission board,” said Mike Schulte, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission. “His knowledge and experience with wheat production as a farmer and his active roles previously held with the Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association, Cotton County Farm Bureau and various other groups will prove well for him to be a leader for our industry, which is what Oklahoma needs in this position.”
Gammill’s responsibilities as a member of the commission include working with the other members to develop and oversee the implementation of policy and programs, approve budget expenditures, direct the funding of research, market development and public education, represent district producer interests and promote Oklahoma wheat.
Gammill received his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University. He and his wife, Debbie, currently farm approximately 2000 acres with 1300 acres of that in wheat production.
He joins current commission members Tom Stephens, Guymon; Tom Glazier, Loyal; Don Schieber, Ponca City and Kenneth Failes, Cherokee.
The Oklahoma Wheat Commission promotes greater utilization of wheat in both domestic and international markets through research, market development and public education.
