Darcy Sexson didn’t grow up on a farm, but her SDWK LQWR DJULFXOWXUH TXLFNO\ EHFDPH D GHńQLQJ SDUW of her life. Raised in Oregon, she found her footing through FFA, where she served as State President, and represented the industry as Oregon Dairy Princess. That early passion carried her to Oregon State University, where she graduated Cum Laude in 2006 with dual degrees in Animal Science and General Agriculture. “When I went to college, it was really about exploring and deciding what industry I want to go into, and agriculture was always that industry. Oregon State 8QLYHUVLW\ JDYH PH D ńUP IRXQGDWLRQ RI HGXFDWLRQ experiences, and connections so that when I graduated and as I went into the workforce, I had the tools that I needed to be successful,” she said. Darcy’s professional career began at the USDA Farm Service Agency where she spent more than a decade and rose to County Executive Director for Morrow and Umatilla Counties. In 2018, Darcy joined AgWest Farm Credit where she currently serves as a Vice President and Relationship Manager, overseeing a wide portfolio of loans that support irrigated row crops, dryland wheat, and livestock production across the region. Beyond her career, Darcy is known for her tireless advocacy, whether testifying on behalf of OSU’s Statewide Programs, mentoring students, or judging FFA competitions. Her service has earned her recognition, including the Oregon FFA HonorDU\ 6WDWH 'HJUHH LQ $W KRPH LQ 6WDQńHOG VKH and her husband Clint run a small cattle operation with their two sons, Chandler and Calvin, continuing a legacy of commitment to agriculture and community. You never know what the experiences you gain in your formative college years will lead to down the road, and those experiences will be valuable for the rest of your life. Darcy Sexson CAS Alumni Luminary Award 12 PROGRESS | FALL 2025
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