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AFR Company News - July 2016

AFR Urges Support for Dairy Farmers

Posted Tue, 07/19/2016 - 9:05am

In response to the troubling economic situation facing U.S. dairy farmers, American Farmers & Ranchers today invited the Oklahoma congressional delegation to sign on to a letter of support urging USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to take immediate action.  

Roof Repair Guidelines

Posted Wed, 07/13/2016 - 1:00pm

When our policyholders file claims for roof damages done by wind or hail, we frequently receive a number of questions about how they can safeguard themselves when selecting someone to do the repair work.  Here are a few guidelines that are commonly recognized as good practices to accomplish that.

Youth Advisory Council Leads AFR Into the Future

Posted Wed, 07/13/2016 - 11:00am

The American Farmers & Ranchers Youth Advisory Council was started more than 30 years ago and has produced numerous outstanding young leaders.

The youth advisory council members for 2015-2016 are Ashley Tucker, Grant Wilber, Guess Leonard, Macee Hammack, and Madi Baughman. 

The History of Cooperation: Doing Together What We Cannot Do Alone

Posted Tue, 07/12/2016 - 11:00am

Ever since civilization began, people have seen mutual benefit in working together to achieve a common goal. In discussing the history of cooperatives it is difficult to distinguish between the concept of cooperation — combining efforts for a common goal — from that of forming a user-owned business. 

LEAD Golf Tournament Photo Gallery

Posted Tue, 07/12/2016 - 9:05am

AFR LEAD held a golf tournament in support of State Question 777: Oklahoma's Right to Farm. Thanks to all of our players and sponsors, with special note of appreciation to the Greens Country Club for their support.