This summer, Jamie Glover of Glover Cattle Company, a prominent agricultural leader, joined a cohort of 40 Farm Credit customers, employees and directors for the Advancing Women in Agriculture through Resilience & Distinction (AWARD) program — a leadership development experience held on the historic grounds of Gettysburg and launched in honor of the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
Blending historical lessons in decision-making, legacy-building and resilience with modern leadership strategies, AWARD equips participants to return to their communities and operations with renewed purpose and power. Participants spent Sept. 1 through Sept. 3 strengthening leadership skills, learning from one another, and celebrating the role of the woman in American agriculture, all at the Gettysburg battlefield — a fitting place to reflect on courage and influence in times of change.
Each attendee was nominated by their respective Farm Credit bank or association in recognition of their commitment to agriculture and demonstrated leadership.
“These women are not only leaders in the fields they tend, but in the futures they cultivate,” said Christy Seyfert, President & CEO of the Farm Credit Council. “We’re proud to invest in their growth and amplify their stories.”
Jamie grew up in Newcastle, Okla., where a neighbor encouraged her and her brother to join 4-H and FFA and begin showing cattle. Caring for their first two heifers sparked a passion for agriculture that grew into a lifelong career. Today Jamie and her husband own and operate Glover Cattle Company in Newcastle, Okla., a cow-calf operation focused on raising and marketing show cattle and genetics nationwide. They also operate Glover Genetics Center, helping producers maximize the quality and performance of their herds.
“I am honored to have been selected to attend the AWARD program. I hope through this experience I can hone my leadership skills and learn more about the areas where women may face challenges in this industry. I also look forward to bringing back what I have learned and sharing possible resources and ideas with agricultural partners in our state,” said Jamie.
Jamie’s role on the ranch is multifaceted ranging from bookkeeping to feeding, calving, facilities upkeep, and general care of livestock. She and her husband, Dustin, work together on donor and bull acquisition as well as decisions regarding breeding and keep-cull.
“Jamie is a great example of the bright and capable women in Oklahoma agriculture and across the nation. We are proud of her accomplishments and honored to have her represent Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma at the AWARD program. Her dedication to her family, business, and the agricultural community reflects the leadership and resilience that this program celebrates. We look forward to seeing the impact she will continue to make in our industry and the knowledge she brings back to benefit agriculture in Oklahoma,” said Greg Livingston, CEO of Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma.
