Payne County earns top Oklahoma Farm Bureau award for rural programs

Oklahoma Farm Bureau recognized county organizations and members at its 85th annual meeting for programs supporting agriculture and rural communities. Payne County received the organization’s top county honor, the John I. Taylor Award, and its Lewis H. Munn award, recognizing strong work across areas including membership, public policy, education and community engagement. Comanche County was honored for Farm Field Days that introduced more than 1,500 students to agriculture, while Ottawa County was recognized for collecting and recycling used hay net wrap with local FFA chapters. Presidential Star Awards also recognized county Farm Bureaus for achievements across multiple program areas. Tim Taylor received the Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award for his agricultural education and community work, while Logan and Brittany Hukill won the Achievement Award for their farming and irrigation businesses; both winners will represent Oklahoma at a national competition in 2028.