Phil Campbell

I’m Phil Campbell, owner of Campbell Farms in Luther, Okla.. I’m a military veteran who began working with my local conservation district following my retirement. I have a passion for learning about conservation issues and spreading the word about conservation programs in our area and state. As a result, I’ve embraced my leadership role as a district director and commissioner. 

Throughout my tenure, I’ve been an advocate for natural resource conservation by hosting field days on my farm, attending various annual meetings and participating in our 2018 Statewide Conservation Leadership Class. My desire is to provide assistance and mentorship to new and underserved land owners by providing them with information about resource management and the knowledge of programs available to them. I serve as a CARE (Conservation and Agriculture Reach Everyone) Ambassador for the 2501 Program, which is an effort of the USDA Office of Advocacy and Outreach to increase participation of socially disadvantaged farmers/ranchers in USDA programs. 

My future goals within the conservation district and conservation associations are to continue as a district director for Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts as well as a commissioner for the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, where both positions have afforded me the opportunity to share my experience of conservation and agriculture with others across the state and country. One of my future goals is to continue to assist the Oklahoma Association Conservation District with outreach efforts, including within the veteran community.