PERSPECTIVE November 28, 2025
(left) Rep. Mike Dobrinski (right) Sen. Grant Green
(left) Sen. Grant Green (right) Rep. Trey Caldwell
(center) Rep. Mike Kelley
(left) Sen. Todd Gollihare (right) Rep. Trey Caldwell
(center) Sen. Mary Boren
OKFB recognizes seven Oklahoma legislators with legislative awards klahoma Farm Bureau recognized seven Oklahoma legislators during the organization’s 84th annual meeting for their commitment to agriculture and Oklahoma’s rural communities during the 2025 legislative session. OKFB’s Champion Award recognizes legislators who served as exemplary advocates for Oklahoma agriculture, going above and beyond for the state’s farmers and ranchers during Oklahoma’s 2025 legislative session. 2025 Champion Award winners include: Sen. Todd Gollihare (Kellyville) and Rep. Trey Caldwell (Faxon), who were recognized for their work to control the abuse of eminent domain for renewal energy projects by authoring HB 2752 during the 2025 Oklahoma legislative session. Sen. Grant Green (Wellston) and Rep. Trey Caldwell (Faxon), who authored HB 2756 during the 2025 Oklahoma legislative session, which restored Oklahoma’s authority over the construction of high-voltage electrical
transmission lines. Sen. Brent Howard (Altus) and Rep. Mike Kelley (Yukon), who were recognized for ensuring landowner consent plays a stronger role when municipalities annex private property by authoring HB 1166 during the 2025 Oklahoma legislative session. Sen. Grant Green (Wellston) and Rep. Mike Dobrinski (Okeene), who authored HB 2155 during the 2025 Oklahoma legislative session, which clarifies the permitting process for the construction of renewable energy facilities. OKFB also recognized Sen. Mary Boren with the Friend of the Farm Award for her work in defending private property rights through advocating for reforming and limiting the use of eminent domain during the 2025 Oklahoma legislative session. Each legislator received a customized belt buckle to commemorate their commitment to agricultural policy and representing family farmers and ranchers.
Arthur honored with Distinguished Service to OKFB Award klahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur was recognized with the Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award on Saturday, Nov. 8, during the organization’s 84th annual meeting in Oklahoma City. The award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. Arthur has been a partner with Farm Bureau and a strong voice for Oklahoma agriculture on the local, state and national level since being appointed secretary of agriculture by Gov. Kevin Stitt in 2019. “It was certainly a surprise to be recognized by Oklahoma Farm Bureau, a group of people I respect very much,” Arthur said. “I feel very humbled to be selected for the award, and I am appreciative of all of the Farm Bureau members and the work Farm Bureau does, and I am just very honored to be recognized.” Arthur grew up in Chickasha, where she and her family raised cattle, horses, wheat, alfalfa and soybeans. She is a longtime Farm Bureau member, and she and her husband, Jerrod, raise show cattle for 4-H and FFA members alongside their two children.