Blubaugh Elected AFR/OFU President
Scott Blubaugh, Tonkawa, Okla., was elected AFR/OFU president by voting delegates during the organization’s annual business session, Feb. 16, in Norman.
Blubaugh is taking over the reins from Terry Detrick who retired after 10 years at the helm. The Ames, Okla., farmer and rancher had served the organization for over 30 years in various leadership roles.
“I want to continue the great tradition of AFR/OFU being the voice of family farmers and be an advocate for farmers and ranchers throughout the state and nation,” Blubaugh said.
Acknowledging this is a tough economic time for agriculture producers, Blubaugh offered some words of encouragement.
“Keep fighting, keep producing food and fiber and we’ll work on getting the market turned around,” Blubaugh said.
He pledged to spend time at the capitols in Oklahoma City and Washington, D.C., working and representing rural and agriculture issues.
Blubaugh is a lifelong resident of Kay County where he and wife Lisa operate a family ranch near Tonkawa. Each year they host an annual Registered Angus production sale in the heart of their diversified 3,500 acre farm and ranch, which encompasses Osage, Kay and Noble counties.
Scott has an extensive AFR/OFU background, working as OFU field representative and he and Lisa own an AFR Insurance agency in Tonkawa. He has also served on the Board of Directors for AFR Insurance.
The northern Oklahoma rancher took a one year leave of absence to serve as an Agricultural and Rural Community advisor for U.S. Rep. Richard Gephardt.
Other leadership positions held by Blubaugh include serving on the Farmer’s Cooperative board of directors, Northern Oklahoma College Agricultural Advisor committee, Kay County AFR president and is a graduate of the OSU Agricultural Leadership Program Class XI. He holds membership in the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, American Angus Association, Oklahoma Angus Association and Oklahoma Ag Credit.
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