For more information:
Kirsten Hollansworth, Public Engagement Specialist
kirsten.hollansworth@ag.ok.gov | 405.862.8496
August 7, 2024
Terry Stuart Forst to be Inducted into Ag Hall of Fame at OCA Ranch Rodeo
OKLAHOMA CITY — Terry Stuart Forst, a fifth generation Oklahoman who owns and manages the state’s oldest and most continuous family-operated ranch, will be inducted into the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame during the 40th Annual OCA Ranch Rodeo on Aug. 17, 2024.
Forst is the 27th inductee into the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame and the first woman recipient of Governor Stitt’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award.
“I have a tremendous amount of respect for Terry Stuart Forst as a rancher, a leader and an Oklahoman,” said Sec. of Agriculture Blayne Arthur. “Having had the chance to visit her operation and watch Terry and her family work side-by-side to build and continue the success of their business, I know first-hand how deserving she is of this award. Terry is incredibly accomplished and has already received several accolades, so it’s very fitting that she is the latest inductee into the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame.”
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey said Forst’s place in the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame is well deserved.
“Terry Forst is one of those generational leaders,” Kelsey said. “Her insight, wisdom and passion continually move the needle forward in the right direction for agriculture. On behalf of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, congratulations to Terry and thank you for your great leadership.”
The 40th Annual OCA Ranch Rodeo is a two-day event Aug. 16-17 at Lazy E Arena in Guthrie. Forst’s induction ceremony will follow the Grand Entry on Saturday, Aug. 17. The show begins at 7 p.m.
Tickets to the 40th Annual OCA Ranch Rodeo can be purchased HERE. A portion of OCA Ranch Rodeo ticket sales benefits the Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Foundation.
For more information about the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame, contact Kirsten Hollansworth at kirsten.hollansworth@ag.ok.gov.
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