Katie Whitfield joined American Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative in November 2024. Katie serves a dual role as AFR Cooperative’s Western Oklahoma Field Representative and the Oklahoma Certified Beef Association Coordinator. Katie brings several aspects of relevant experience to the role, including a strong background in agricultural advocacy, community outreach, and beef industry knowledge.
Originally from North Texas, Katie grew up actively involved in 4-H, FFA and the performance horse industry, which fostered her passion for agriculture. She relocated to Stillwater, Okla., in 2019 to further her education and earned a degree in Animal Science - Business from Oklahoma State University in 2023.
While at OSU, Katie was engaged in several organizations within the Ferguson College of Agriculture. Most notably, she was a member of the OSU Spirit Rider Team. The team manages OSU’s live mascot, Bullet.
Katie now resides in Enid. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, including her dogs, and staying active at the gym.