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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?

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.

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.

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.  

The AFR Women’s Cooperative has started an on-line registry at Amazon to collect items for the family of Caitlin Phibbs and Jacob Vandorn, who lost everything in the northwest Oklahoma wildfires this spring.

As many of you know the 2017 Initiative for the Women’s Cooperative (WC) is the “Wanted” Blood Drives in partnership with the Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI). The WC state council has challenged local and county AFR members to get a donor from every county to a blood drive throughout 2017. 

We'll bring the BBQ, you bring a friend! We will celebrate the end of a busy summer while looking forward to the upcoming fall activities across Oklahoma. Please join us for an AFR Summer BBQ in your area!

AFR President Terry Detrick offered the following response to the EPA decision to rescind the "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule.

This is the question many ask when it comes to immigrants attempting to enter our country to work.  At this point, it is important we acknowledge that under our current immigration laws, it is simpler to come here illegally than legally.  We need immigrants to fill labor shortages, and immigrants want work.

OSU Big 3 Field Days is the most time-honored summer field day in the country! The three day event draws approximately 1,500 youth to OSU to participate in livestock judging and other educational events.