News Release 8820 Silver Hill Drive, Oklahoma City, OK (405) fax: (405)

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1 News Release 8820 Silver Hill Drive, Oklahoma City, OK (405) fax: (405) For Immediate Release Contact: Mike Schulte, Executive Director November 2, 2017 (405) Avery Fisher Wins Big at 2017 Oklahoma 4-H/FFA Junior Wheat Show Okeene, Okla. Avery Fisher, daughter of Clayton and Tara Fisher, was recently awarded the overall grand champion award showing her Bentley variety in the 2017 Oklahoma 4-H/FFA Junior Wheat Show. Fisher placed 1st in production and milling and 6 th in the bake contest earning her the title of 1 st place among the 4-H, 4-H champion and overall grand champion of the 4-H and FFA Junior Wheat Show. Fisher is a member of the Okeene 4-H club in Blaine County. Fisher accepted her awards at a recognition banquet held at the Oklahoma State University Alumni Center last night. According to Kim Anderson, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service grain marketing specialist; Participating students learn what it takes to produce milling quality wheat. He also stated that The purpose of this program is to promote the production of quality wheat and teach 4-H and FFA youth about wheat production, marketing, and management. Fisher received $2,000 in scholarship money for her accomplishments with her Bentley variety. Oklahoma Genetics Incorporated (OGI) presented a $750 premium on top of those awards to Fisher for winning 1 st place and then Grand Champion overall in the 4-H competition with the Bentley variety since it was an OGI Inc., release. Fisher also received a $500 premium for being 4-H champion and grand champion from WestBred. Fisher received a $350 premium from the Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation, along with a $40.00 premium for production, milling, bake contest and trophy. Fisher also won 3 rd place with her Gallagher variety and will receive an additional $1000 in scholarship monies, $300 from Oklahoma Genetics Inc., $50 from Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation and $25 in premiums for production, milling and baking contest. In all, $16,000 in scholarship money was given away at the

2 banquet. Scholarships are funded by Check-off dollars and awarded to the top five 4-H and top five FFA entries. The contest is sponsored by the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation, Oklahoma Genetics Incorporated, Westbred and Oklahoma State University. The Oklahoma Wheat Commission works to promote greater utilization of wheat in both domestic and international markets through research, market development, and public education. Five wheat producers representing designated districts across the state serve as the Oklahoma Wheat Commission s board of directors. Current officers are Michael Peters, Chairman, Okarche; David Gammill, Vice- Chairman, Chattanooga; Don Schieber, Secretary-Treasurer, Ponca City; Kenneth Failes, member, Cherokee and Tom Stephens, member, Guymon. Photo caption: Clayton and Tara Fisher, parents; Becky Bedwell, Blaine County 4-H Educator; Joy Rhodes, Blaine County Extension Director; Dr. James Trapp, Associate Director of OCES; Michael Peters, Chairman, Oklahoma Wheat Commission; Keith Kisling, Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation; Jim Reese, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture present Avery Fisher her champion awards for winning the 4-H Division and Grand Champion in the 2017 State Junior Wheat Show. Photo credit: Todd Johnson, Oklahoma State University.

3 Photo caption: Clayton and Tara Fisher, parents; Becky Bedwell, Blaine County 4-H Educator; Dr. James Trapp, Associate Director of OCES; Michael Peters, Chairman, Oklahoma Wheat Commission; Keith Kisling, Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation; Jim Reese, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture and Joy Rhodes, Blaine County Extension Director present Avery Fisher her 3 rd place 4-H awards at the 2017 State Junior Wheat Show. Photo credit: Todd Johnson, Oklahoma State University.

4 News Release 8820 Silver Hill Drive, Oklahoma City, OK (405) fax: (405) For Immediate Release Contact: Mike Schulte, Executive Director November 2, 2017 (405) Jason Osborn wins 2 nd place with Bentley Variety Tuttle, Okla. Jason Osborn, son of John and Karen Osborn, recently placed 2 nd overall in the 4-H division while showing his Bentley variety in the 2017 Oklahoma State 4-H/FFA Junior Wheat Show. Osborn placed 7 th in milling and production, 1 st in the bake contest and 2 nd overall. Osborn recently accepted his awards at a recognition banquet held at the Oklahoma State University Alumni Center. According to Kim Anderson, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service grain marketing specialist; Participating students learn what it takes to produce milling quality wheat. He also stated that The purpose of this program is to promote the production of quality wheat and teach 4-H and FFA youth about wheat production, marketing, and management. Osborn, a member of the Tuttle 4-H club in Grady County, received $3,000 in scholarship money for his accomplishments with his Bentley, $400 from Oklahoma Genetics Inc, $50 premium from Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation and $35 premium for his milling and bake scores. Osborn also won 7 th place with his Doublestop CL Plus variety and $27.50 in premiums. In all, $16,000 in scholarship money was given away at the banquet. Scholarships are funded by Check-off dollars and awarded to the top five 4-H and top five FFA entries. The contest is sponsored by the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation, Oklahoma Genetics Incorporated, Westbred, Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma Department of Career Technology and Education.

5 The Oklahoma Wheat Commission works to promote greater utilization of wheat in both domestic and international markets through research, market development, and public education. Five wheat producers representing designated districts across the state serve as the Oklahoma Wheat Commission s board of directors. Current officers are Michael Peters, Chairman, Okarche; David Gammill, Vice- Chairman, Chattanooga; Don Schieber, Secretary-Treasurer, Ponca City; Kenneth Failes, member, Cherokee and Tom Stephens, member, Guymon. Photo caption: John and Karen Osborn, parents; Dr. James Trapp, Associate Director of OCES; Michael Peters, Chairman, Oklahoma Wheat Commission; Keith Kisling, Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation and Jim Reese, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture present Jason Osborn his 2 nd place award in 4-H at the 2017 State 4-H/FFA Junior Wheat Show. Photo credit: Todd Johnson, Oklahoma State University.

6 News Release 8820 Silver Hill Drive, Oklahoma City, OK (405) fax: (405) For Immediate Release Contact: Mike Schulte, Executive Director November 2, 2017 (405) Wesley Unruh places 4th with Ruby Lee Variety in H/FFA Junior Wheat Show Okeene, Okla. Wesley Unruh, son of Brian and Missy Unruh, recently placed 4 th overall in the 4-H division while showing his Ruby Lee variety in the 2017 Oklahoma State 4-H/FFA Junior Wheat Show. Unruh placed 4 th in the production and milling contest, 7 th in the bake contest and 4 th overall. Unruh recently accepted his awards at a recognition banquet held at the Oklahoma State University Alumni Center. According to Kim Anderson, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service grain marketing specialist; Participating students learn what it takes to produce milling quality wheat. He also stated that The purpose of this program is to promote the production of quality wheat and teach 4-H and FFA youth about wheat production, marketing, and management. Unruh, a member of the Okeene 4-H club in Blaine County, received $1,000 in scholarship money for his accomplishments with his Bentley variety, a $200 premium from Oklahoma Genetics Inc and $25 premium for milling and baking. In all, $16,000 in scholarship money was given away at the banquet. Scholarships are funded by Check-off dollars and awarded to the top five 4-H and top five FFA entries. The contest is sponsored by the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation, Oklahoma Genetics Incorporated, Westbred, Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma Department of Career Technology and Education.

7 The Oklahoma Wheat Commission works to promote greater utilization of wheat in both domestic and international markets through research, market development, and public education. Five wheat producers representing designated districts across the state serve as the Oklahoma Wheat Commission s board of directors. Current officers are Michael Peters, Chairman, Okarche; David Gammill, Vice-Chairman, Chattanooga; Don Schieber, Secretary-Treasurer, Ponca City; Kenneth Failes, member, Cherokee and Tom Stephens, member, Guymon. Photo caption: Becky Bedwell, Blaine County 4-H Educator; Missy Unruh, parent; Dr. James Trapp, Associate Director of OCES; Brian Unruh, parent; Keith Kisling, Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation; Michael Peters, Chairman, Oklahoma Wheat Commission; Jim Reese, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture and Joy Rhodes, Blaine County Extension Director present Wesley Unruh his 4 th place awards in 4-H at the H/FFA Oklahoma Junior Wheat Show. Photo credit: Todd Johnson, Oklahoma State University.

8 News Release 8820 Silver Hill Drive, Oklahoma City, OK (405) fax: (405) For Immediate Release Contact: Mike Schulte, Executive Director November 2, 2017 (405) Rebecca Unruh Making Strides with Ruby Lee Variety in H/FFA Junior Wheat Show Okeene, Okla. Rebecca Unruh, daughter of Brian and Missy Unruh, recently placed 5 th overall in the 4-H division while showing her Ruby Lee variety in the 2017 Oklahoma State 4-H/FFA Junior Wheat Show. Unruh placed 3 rd in the production and milling contest, 8 th in the bake contest and 5 th place overall. Unruh recently accepted her awards at a recognition banquet held at the Oklahoma State University Alumni Center. According to Kim Anderson, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service grain marketing specialist; Participating students learn what it takes to produce milling quality wheat. He also stated that The purpose of this program is to promote the production of quality wheat and teach 4-H and FFA youth about wheat production, marketing, and management. Unruh, a member of the Okeene 4-H club in Blaine County, received $1,000 in scholarship money for her accomplishments with her Ruby Lee variety, a $100 premium from Oklahoma Genetics Inc and a $30 premium for her milling and bake scores. In all, $16,000 in scholarship money was given away at the banquet. Scholarships are funded by Check-off dollars and awarded to the top five 4-H and top five FFA entries. The contest is sponsored by the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation, Oklahoma Genetics Incorporated, Westbred, Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma Department of Career Technology and Education.

9 The Oklahoma Wheat Commission works to promote greater utilization of wheat in both domestic and international markets through research, market development, and public education. Five wheat producers representing designated districts across the state serve as the Oklahoma Wheat Commission s board of directors. Current officers are Michael Peters, Chairman, Okarche; David Gammill, Vice- Chairman, Chattanooga; Don Schieber, Secretary-Treasurer, Ponca City; Kenneth Failes, member, Cherokee and Tom Stephens, member, Guymon. Photo caption: Missy Unruh, parent; Dr. James Trapp, Associate Director of OCES; Brian Unruh, parent; Michael Peters, Chairman, Oklahoma Wheat Commission; Keith Kisling, Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation; Jim Reese, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture and Joy Rhodes, Blaine County Extension Director present Rebecca Unruh her 5 th place awards in 4-H at the H/FFA Oklahoma Junior Wheat Show. Photo credit: Todd Johnson, Oklahoma State University.

10 4-H Junior Wheat Show winners were: 1 st place Avery Fisher Okeene 4-H club - Bentley 2 nd place Jason Osborn Tuttle 4-H club Bentley 3 rd place Avery Fisher Okeene 4-H club Gallagher 4 th place Wesley Unruh Okeene 4-H club Ruby Lee 5 th place Rebecca Unruh Okeene 4-H club Ruby Lee 6 th place Destry Swaim Okeene 4-H club Doublestop CL Plus 7 th place Jason Osborn Tuttle 4-H club Doublestop CL Plus 8 th place Levi Smith Okeene 4-H club Doublestop CL PLus 9 th place Bryer Roberts Okeene 4-H club Doublestop CL Plus 10 th place Braxton Murray Lomega 4-H club Bentley 11 th place Grant Robison Okeene 4-H club Ruby Lee 12 th place Grant Robison Okeene 4-H club Gallagher 13 th place Camden Cope Watonga 4-H Club Doublestop CL Plus 14 th place Caton Cope Watonga 4-H club Doublestop CL Plus 15 th place Braxton Murray Lomega 4-H club Doublestop CL Plus 16 th place Griffin Payne Thomas-Fay-Custer 4-H club Doublestop CL Plus 17 th place Aubree Geisler Lomega 4-H club WB th place Kinsley Fisher Lomega 4-H club Gallagher 19 th place Keyle Kuhnemund Okeene 4-H club WB Cedar 20 th place Rylee Glazier Lomega 4-H club Bentley 21 st place Lex Kuhnemund Okeene 4-H club Bentley 22 nd place Parker Payne Thomas, Fay, Custer 4-H club Gallagher 23 rd place Ryder Klaassen Hydro-Eakly 4-H club WB th place Ryder Klaassen Hydro-Eakly 4-H club Doublestop CL Plus 25 th place Amilee Kehnemund Okeene 4-H club Iba Other winners at the Junior Wheat Show in FFA were: 1 st place Dylan Chaney Medford FFA Doublestop CL Plus 2 nd place Caitlyn Bailey Okeene FFA Doublestop CL Plus 3 rd place Dilon Fisher Lomega FFA Billings 4 th place Whitney Glazier Lomega FFA WB th place Blake Bedwell Okeene FFA Ruby Lee 6 th place Tyler Peters Okarche FFA Doublestop CL Plus 7 th place Brynn Roberts Okeene FFA Doublestop CL Plus 8 th place Blake Bedwell Okeene FFA Monument 9 th place Dilon Fisher Lomega FFA Iba 10 th place Dylan Chaney Medford FFA WB Grainfield 11 th place Kyle Benham Okeene FFA Gallagher 12 th place Koby Smith Okeene FFA Doublestop CL Plus 13 th place Kevin Bornemann Union City FFA Gallagher 14 th place Catherine Stangl Kingfisher FFA Gallagher 15 th place Tyler Peters Okarche FFA Gallagher 16 th place Trabor Mannering Thomas-Fay-Custer FFA Doublestop CL Plus 17 th place Kaydon Bornemann Union City FFA Gallagher 18 th place Zachary Geisler Lomega FFA WB4458

11 19 th place Damon Fisher Lomega FFA Doublestop CL Plus 20 th place Damon Fisher Lomega FFA Gallagher 21 st place Tell Dixon Woodward FFA Gallagher 22 nd place Jaxen Mannering Thomas-Fay-Custer FFA Doublestop CL Plus 23 rd place Raegan Klaassen Hydro-Eakly FFA Doublestop CL Plus 24 th place Rhett Glazier Lomega FFA Bentley 25 th place Caitlyn Bailey Okeene FFA Bentley