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2022 - Thorne

Thorne Ranch was established in Mayes County in 1963, when the Thorne family purchased 1,500 acre ranch three miles northeast of Adair, OK. Primarily purchased for summer grazing for stocker feeder cattle, they kept a full time employee, Pat Spaulding for twenty years. Albert (Abbie) grew up on the family ranch roping and doctoring calves near Canadian Texas and graduated from Texas Tech with a Ag Ed Degree. Abbie was back and forth between Thorne Ranch in Texas and Oklahoma until 1983, when he moved permanently to Oklahoma.

2021 - Hammer

Herb was born in Pryor and lived here all of his life except while attending college at NEO A&M & Oklahoma State University as well as when serving in the Military. Herb’s father, Herb Hammer, Sr., and his uncle, Clarence Hammer, had a livestock buying business at their Stockyards in north Pryor on Hwy. 69. Herb helped load cattle & hogs on rail cars starting at an early age. They later moved the Scale House to the ranch se of Pryor in 1967 where they continued that business until 1988. Herb would go to several livestock auctions weekly to buy stock, especially hogs, which would then be sent to packing plants in the north.

Jerry and Glinda have always been involved in 4H and FFA. Jerry showed pigs and sheep in high school. Later, he coached 4H livestock judging teams and hauled them to many contests throughout the state. He was a fairboard member for several years and continued his support for FFA and 4H as owner of Locust Grove Feed for over 20 years. They have always been a big supporter in the local premium sales, bean suppers, and benefits. Glinda's pecan pies are usually a top seller at the pie auctions. They can always be found at the county fair supporting friends and family members.
Their farm has produced several sheep that their children and grandchildren have shown over the years. They always have sheep grazing with guard dogs nearby on their cozy farm. Jerry has a huge garden that produces an abundance of vegetables that Glinda enjoys canning. Jerry raises laying hens and is known for always sending his kids and grandchildren home with a dozen farm fresh eggs when they come to visit. Jerry also helps his family and friends by being their personal handyman. He can fix just about anything and is called on for his help regularly by his family. Anytime they have a “project”, he is good to jump in and help. He is a good papa!
Glinda retired from Locust Grove Public Schools as an elementary and special education teacher. Her love of teaching has always been evident in her creative classrooms and teaching strategies. She has been a positive influence on many families over the years. She is also well known for being an excellent cook. She provides beautiful table settings with mouth watering food for her family on holidays and special occasions. Her birthday cakes are an important thing that her grandchildren look forward to every year. She has made well over 200 custom birthday cakes for her family. She is a good Mammie!
Jerry and Glinda have supported their grandchildren in and out of the showring, athletic fields, and gymnasiums. They have been a beautiful example of country living. They love each other, their children, grandchildren, and friends. They are so deserving of this honor of Farm family of the year. They have contributed greatly to their community and beyond. We want them to know how much they are loved and appreciated for all that they do.

2020 - KNOTT

Jerry and Glinda Knott have been married for 53 years. They live on a small farm south of Locust Grove where Jerry raises hair sheep, has laying hens, and grows a beautiful garden. Jerry is good with his hands and enjoys tinkering in his wood shop. Glinda is a retired teacher, an excellent cook, and bakes the most amazing birthday cakes. They are “Papa and Mammy” to 8 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. They have two children, Mark and their beloved daughter, Jerri Dawn Ooten, that they lost to cancer in 2018.

2019 JD and Joyce Walsh
2018 Carl, Chell and Susan Propp
2017 Larry & Becky Ramsey
2016 Roy & Barbara Ross
2015 David and Kelle McCollough
2014 Wayne and Joyce Shulze
2013 Steve & Laura Koelsch
2012 Th Ewald & Shirley Peper
2011 The Charles and Pam Dorsey
2010 The Charles H. and Ellen Coblentz
2009 Dennis & Rita DeLozier
2008 Roger & Renita Moore
2007 E.J., Dale, & Stanley Chupp
2006 Darrell & Barbara Anderson
2005 John & Larue Ramsey
2004 Jerry & Donna Koelsch
2003 Dan & Gearl Dene Cunningham
2002 Edward & Bettye Giles
2001 Bob & Lorene King
2000 Courtney Brothers Farms
1999 George Peper Family
1998 Russell & Betty Hamill

1997 Drake Farms
1996 Curt & Teresa Stutzman
1995 Morgan & Elizabeth Bell
1994 Ralph &Phillis Miller
1993 Stamper Quarter Horse Ranch
1992 Tom & Barbara Giles
1991 John & Carol Hanna
1990 Kenny, Vickie, Jim & Faye Packard
1989 Jonathan & Bessie Scheffel
1988 H.G. “Gib” & Mary Gann
1987 Tony & Trudy Fell
1986 Stan & Barbara Covey
1985 Lowell & Bobbie Wolf
1984 Jim & Ginger Wild (Lori, Matt, & Mike)
1983 Johnny & Katie M. Chupp
1982 Russell & Sheri Jacobson
1981 Frank & Norma Grossman
1980 Albert & Betty Coblentz
1979 Bill & Shirley Koelsch
1978 Pat & Karin Grossman
1977 Bill & Fern Montgomery
1976 Howard & Janet Kleeman
1975 E.J. & Betty Cox

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