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Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

The OSU Agriculture Dean’s Advisory Council (DAC) is an organization of leaders in agricultural and natural resource industries, representing both alumni and supporters of Oklahoma State University. 

Purpose

Dean's Advisory Council

The Council provides valuable input to Dr. Lusk, vice president and dean, to move OSU Agriculture forward to be a leader in education, research and Extension. Members help increase the visibility and reputation of OSU Agriculture locally and nationally, are invested in the future, and support the development and strengthening of relationships with industry leaders.

27 Current Members

Structure

The DAC meets twice a year and is composed of executive committee members and individual and corporate council members, including representatives from leading agricultural and natural resource organizations. The broad industry representation of the council ensures OSU Agriculture’s impact in Oklahoma and beyond.

Members of the Dean's Advisory Council and OSU Agriculture at Oklahoma Youth Expo.

Member Benefits Dean's Advisory Council

Exclusive Early Bird Recognition

Annual event exclusive for Dean’s Advisory Council members, a VIP reception prior to a highly anticipated college sporting event or major McKnight Center performance. Date and location to be announced. 

Personalized Campus Engagement

First time members may request a personalized VIP campus visit experience. Enjoy OSU as our guest for an afternoon of choice. 

Dean's Dialogue

Dr. Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean for OSU Agriculture, invites special guests to join him for this series each spring and fall semester to address relevant issues in agriculture. You will be invited to the dialogue and an exclusive reception or luncheon with the guest speaker as part of the Dean’s Dialogue programming.

Jayson Lusk and David Newman sit in front of an agricultural backdrop.

Meetings

A meeting of the council with the dean will be held twice annually. This meeting will allow council members to learn, first-hand, about new initiatives and provide input to the dean as part of the decision-making process. Additionally, the council may provide nominations for consideration of several OSU Agriculture awards. 

Members of the Dean's Advisory Council in Agricultural Hall.

Field Days

Members will be invited to participate in OSU Agriculture Field Days and will be recognized during the event. 

People join OSU Agriculture for Lahoma Field Day.

OSU Agriculture Honors

The Dean’s Advisory Council will be recognized each year as the presenting sponsor. Council members will each receive one complimentary event ticket.

2025 Ag Honors recipients on stage.

Agricultural Hall Recognition

Dean’s Advisory Council members will be recognized in Agricultural Hall and on the Dean's Advisory Council webpage throughout the year. 

Media wall with "meet Justin Anderson member of the Dean's Advisory Council Ferguson College of Agriculture Alumni Society."

Current Members

Dean's Advisory Council

Justin Anderson

Ferguson College of Agriculture Alumni Society

Blayne Arthur

Oklahoma Department of Agriculture and Forestry

Scott Blubaugh

American Farmers and Ranchers Cooperative

Heather Buckmaster

Oklahoma Beef Council

Clay Burtrum

Farm Data Services

Dan Childs

Noble Research Institute

Marc Conrady

PrairieLand Partners

Kylee Deniz

Oklahoma Pork Council

Scott Eisenhauer

P&K Equipment

Karen Eifert Jones

OSU Delegate, Council on Research, Teaching and Extension

Larry and Kay Ferguson

Ferguson Family Foundation

Eddie Fields

United States Department of Agriculture

Jeff Hickman

Oklahoma Grain and Feed Association

Mark Hodges

Oklahoma Genetics, Inc.

Claudia Humphreys

OSU Career Closet

Michael Kelsey

Oklahoma Cattleman's Association

Brent Kisling

Magellan Executive Partners

Jami Longacre

Longacre Inc.

Charity Martin

Oklahoma Cotton Council

Joseph Meibergen

Johnston Enterprises

Rodd Moesel

OSU Delegate, Council on Research, Teaching and Extension

Tyler Norvell

Oklahoma Youth Expo

Mike Schulte

Oklahoma Wheat Commission

Brady Sidwell

Sidwell Strategies

Stacy Simunek

Oklahoma Farm Bureau

Susanne Wasson

Vive Crop Production

Matt Waits

SST Software