Caddo County Farm Bureau leader Karen Krehbiel is the newest member of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry’s Board of Directors. Krehbiel will serve a four year term and represent district four which consists of 20 counties, mostly in southwest Oklahoma.
Krehbiel has more than 20 years of accounting and production experience working on her family farm near Hydro.
“I plan to use my experience and knowledge to make the best possible decisions and move forward,” Krehbiel said.
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Mike Spradling noted Krehbiel’s abilities as a Farm Bureau leader will help in her new position.
“Karen has demonstrated strong leadership skills as a Farm Bureau leader,” Spradling said. “She is personable and a great communicator.”
Krehbiel was nominated by Sen. Tom Ivester who praised her qualifications.
“Karen definitely has the skills and knowledge to serve on this board and it was my honor to sponsor her nomination,” Ivester said.
Krehbiel has the unique distinction of being the first woman to serve on the agriculture board.
“I am honored to serve as both a female and an agricultural producer,” Krehbiel said.
