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AFR Company News - July 2017

AFR LEAD Launches New Programs

Posted Wed, 07/19/2017 - 8:30am

The AFR LEAD program has been very busy launching new programs for members and hosting activities across the state. The newest LEADership component for you to get involved with is the LEAD Academy. 

I’ve Had a Storm, Now What?

Posted Mon, 07/17/2017 - 8:30am

The storms of May 17th that devastated parts of Elk City were reminders that preparation is so very important.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to those that were impacted be this storm.

Fortunately, for the majority of Oklahomans, we will never have to work through losing everything in a storm.  At some point, we may have hail damage to our homes, autos, outbuildings or equipment.  After something like this, what should you do?

Farmer Veteran Coalition Helps Veterans Grow Food and Fiber

Posted Fri, 07/14/2017 - 9:13am

Joel Heinzeroth always knew he wanted to farm.  He also wanted to serve his country.  After a 20-year career in the Army, Heinzeroth is retiring this summer at the rank of Major and will work full time on his farm and ranch near Mountain Park in southwest Oklahoma.

His “second” career as a farmer and rancher is made possible by assistance from the Famer Veteran Coalition.

AFR Once Again a Diamond Level Sponsor of Oklahoma FFA Convention

Posted Wed, 07/12/2017 - 8:30am

American Farmers & Ranchers continued their legacy of strong support for the Oklahoma FFA this year as a Diamond level title sponsor of the Oklahoma FFA convention.

Elk City AFR Insurance Agent Responds Quickly Following Tornado Damage

Posted Mon, 07/10/2017 - 8:30am

Storm debris littered the streets in all directions from Gary Paxson’s neighborhood on the southern edge of Elk City known as Fairway Estates Addition or the Golf Course.  Paxson was stunned when he came out of his neighbor’s storm shelter and saw his house was destroyed by the May 16 tornado.