Oklahoma Agricultural Leaders
Learn from the oral histories of Oklahoma's agricultural scientists, entrepreneurs, and farmers and how their work has shaped Oklahoma's agricultural success.
Learn From These Influential Oklahomans
Darrell Stiles
Rancher / FarmerDarrell's family story is that of true Oklahoma pioneers who took part in the 1891 Land Run.
Frederick F. Drummond
RancherPatriarch of the famous Osage County ranching dynasty and Stanford educated banker.
John Groendyke
Chairman of the Board, Groendyke Transport, Inc.John Groendyke, Chairman of the Board of Groendyke Transport, reflects on his father’s pioneering work in the tank truck industry, the impact of technology on trucking, and his love for classic cars. Listen as he shares stories of his family’s legacy and the evolution of the industry.
John Hughes
Rancher and CattlemanA legendary cattleman, John Hughes grew his family's ranch from 1,800 to over 12,000 acres during his 30-year agricultural career.
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