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
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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.
Understanding Land Appraisals: What They Are and When You Need One
When you are buying, selling, or financing rural property, one question always rises to the top: what is this land
Honoring Roger Fischer for 27 Years of Service
After 27 years of dedicated service on the Farm Credit Board of Directors, Roger Fischer has retired from his role,
Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma’s Jamey Mitchell Named 2025 Rural Renewal Citizenship Prize Recipient
This prestigious honor, awarded by the Oklahoma State University Rural Renewal Initiative, recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to revitalizing
Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma Honors Agricultural Education Instructor and FFA Advisor C.L. McGill
STILLWATER, OK – October 11, 2025 – Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma is excited to make history by honoring an