Episode 5: Congressman Frank Lucas

Our guest today is Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas. Congressman Lucas is a fifth-generation Oklahoman whose family has farmed here for more than 120 years. 

He was born and raised near Cheyenne, Oklahoma, and graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in ag economics in 1982. He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994. During his time in Congress, he has served on several committees and in different capacities. Some of the most notable is the Chairman of the House Agricultural Committee, and the current Chairman of the House Science, Space, and technology committee,  he is the longest-serving member on the House Financial Service Committee. He's been an advocate for Oklahoma, Oklahoma Agriculture, and the American farmer ever since he was elected.