State Recipes from the Living Well Book

Oklahoma

Chicken Fried Steak--A Healthier Version

Diverse agriculture (panhandle plains yielding cattle feedlots, ranches & large farms, to flat irrigated southwest growing cotton & wheat, to cross-timbered central sections emphasizing dairy, peanuts & hay, to a wetter eastern third producing soybeans, pecans & poultry) fosters rich culinary traditions. Chicken fried steak, barbeque pork, fried okra & squash, corn, biscuits, sausage & gravy, grits, cornbread, black-eyed peas, strawberries & pecan pie-combined via 1988 legislative resolution to create an official meal symbolizing Oklahoma foods!

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Friend of NEAFCS Award

Initiated in 2005, the annual Friend of NEAFCS Award is the highest honor bestowed by the association in recognition of an individual or organization who has made significant contributions to Extension Family and Consumer Science education programs. Nominations for the award must be submitted by April 1 using the Friend of NEAFCS Nomination Form.

Friend of NEAFCS Recipients

2009 — Dr. Anna-Mae Kobbe

Dr. Ann-Mae Kobbe is well known for her work in the Land-Grant University System. An Iowa native, she has had experience at the county, state and national level. Dr. Kobbe has been a member of NEAFCS throughout her career except for a short time when she was a state specialist and only county staff were permitted to be members. She began her career with University of Missouri Extension where she held positions as a county home economist and an area child and family development specialist. While on the staff in Missouri, she served as NEAFCS President during 1984-85, after holding numerous committee and national board positions. Dr. Kobbe joined the federal staff at the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Services where she oversaw staff and numerous programs. While at USDA, she served as the official liaison from the CSREES Families, 4-H, and Nutrition Unit to NEAFCS. She retired from USDA/CSREES in 2006. Dr. Kobbe has received the NEAFCS Distinguished Service Award and also the Continued Excellence Award. NEAFCS thanks Dr. Kobbe for her years of service to the organization and the profession.

2008 — Jeanne M. Priester

Jeanne M. Priester is a former national program leader, Home Economics and Nutrition and Alabama Extension State Specialist whose impact continues today. The annual Priester National Extension Health Conference and the Priester Health award remain ongoing tributes to her work.

2007 — Tawnia True, Procter & Gamble's External Relations Manager, Kentucky

Provided leadership and support of P&G's many years of exhibiting and sponsorship for Annual Sessions, in addition to educational materials and community and international initiatives.

2006 — Dr. Elizabeth Gregory, Texas A&M University Cooperative Extension

Led the creation of the Living Well logo and slogan, along with extensive marketing, communications and training materials

2005 — Senator Charles Grassley, Iowa

Sponsored U.S. Senate resolution proclaiming the second full week of March each year as Extension Living Well Week

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