The Oklahoma State Senate reapproved and confirmed Brent Bolen and Clay Burtrum as members of the State Board of Agriculture on June 5. Bolen and Burtrum were originally appointed by Gov. Kevin Stitt and confirmed by the Oklahoma Senate in 2020. They will serve another fouryear term.
“I’m very glad to know Brent Bolen and Clay Burtrum are set to serve another term on the State Board of Agriculture,” said Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur. “These gentlemen have represented the state exceptionally well and have brought a valuable perspective to the Board. I look forward to continuing our work to strengthen Oklahoma agriculture.”
Bolen represents southeast Oklahoma. He has served on the Agriculture Advisory Committee as vice president of the McCurtain County Farm Bureau, and as president of the Idabel School Board. Both he and his family are chicken, cattle and hay producers in McCurtain County.
“It has definitely been an honor and a privilege to serve the agricultural industry in this capacity for the past four years thanks to Gov. Kevin Stitt and Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur,” Bolen said. “Serving as a board member has certainly opened my eyes to the inner workings of the agency and I’m constantly impressed by the staff’s dedication and commitment to agriculture.”
Burtrum represents northeast Oklahoma, and has served as chairman of the Oklahoma Beef Council and as district director of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association. He operates a cow/calf and beef stocker operation in Payne and Pawnee counties. He co-owns a managerial accounting firm serving the needs of farmers, ranchers and rural businesses.
“I’m very passionate about all things agriculture and do my best to advocate for the industry,” said Burtrum. “It’s an honor and a privilege to continue to serve the northeast area of Oklahoma on the State Board of Agriculture.”