CoBank, Oklahoma AgCredit and Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma Partner to Donate $100,000 for Wildfire Relief Efforts in Western Oklahoma

WOODWARD – May 14 ,2024 – After wildfires tore through parts of Western Oklahoma early this spring, CoBank, Oklahoma AgCredit and Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma quickly recognized the devastation and combined forces to provide aid to the recovery efforts. Between the 3 organizations, $100,000 was donated to rural fire departments and rural producers in the areas affected by the fires.

Giving back is built into the cooperative structure of all three organizations: CoBank, Oklahoma AgCredit and Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma.

“We take a lot of pride in giving back to our rural communities. We are extremely appreciative of CoBank and Oklahoma AgCredit for recognizing the need in Western Oklahoma following the wildfires and reaching out to us, ready to partner up and aid in the recovery efforts,” said Greg Livingston, CEO of Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma.

Investing in rural communities and agriculture is at the core of each association’s mission. 

“It really comes down to prioritizing the vitality of rural America and doing what we can to help others,” Livingston said. “I like that. And I’m grateful to be part of it.”

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states.

Oklahoma AgCredit supports rural communities in 60 counties with reliable, consistent credit. A member of the Farm Credit System, Oklahoma AgCredit provides loans to agricultural producers and rural landowners with combined assets over $1.9 billion and a portfolio of more than 6,500 loans. Visit okagcredit.com for more.

FCWO services 6,200 loans in Western, Central and Southwestern. Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma is a member of the Farm Credit System and comprised of Federal Land Bank Associations and Production Credit Associations financing all types of farms, ranches, and other agriculture needs. Learn more at farmcreditloans.com.