Homegrown Excellence: High Expectations, Fierce Competition and 29 Years of Success
OSU Alumni and Hydro-Eakly Ag-Ed Instructor, Chris Klaassen (center) was recognized as the Ag Teacher of the Game during the
Community Stories
Hydro Free Fair: A Tradition That Never Fades
The Hydro Free Fair is more than a local celebration. It’s a reflection of the values found in communities throughout western Oklahoma. At Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma, we love highlighting the people and traditions that make each town unique because they’re the same values that have sustained rural communities for generations. From volunteers and Fair Board members to families who return home year after year, these are the people who keep community traditions alive. That’s the spirit of western Oklahoma, and it’s why we’re proud to call this region home.
A Handshake Isn’t Enough: The Importance of Written Hunting & Fishing Leases
A successful hunting or fishing lease requires more than simply obtaining permission to access another person’s property. Both landowners and hunters benefit from clearly defining their rights, responsibilities, and expectations in a written agreement before any activity begins.
A Lucky Ticket and a Strong Community: FCWO Celebrates Another Year of Patronage
When Kade Kent of Buffalo, Oklahoma attended one of Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma’s spring customer appreciation events, he was
Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma Welcomes Three Summer Interns to the Team
Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma is proud to welcome Jolie Walker, Katie Jo Eisenhauer, and Austin Smith as its 2026
Together FCWO & CoBank Donate $10,000 to the Tuttle FFA Sr. Livestock Judging Team
We are excited to announce that through our partnership with CoBank and their Sharing Success program, we’ve contributed $10,000 to
A Career That Started by Accident, and Ended with Impact
Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma’s Larry Zook is set to retire on April 30, 2026. While Larry has a lifetime
Supporting Youth and Rural Communities is at the heart of FCWO
At Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma, we serve farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses across the region, but our impact goes beyond
Lisa Batt to Retire After 41 Years of Dedicated Service
Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma’s Lisa Batt will retire on March 31, 2026, after an extraordinary 41 years of service
Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma to Host Inaugural AgNext Agricultural Summit on May 1
Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma (FCWO) will host its inaugural AgNext Agricultural Summit on Friday, May 1, at the Express