Farm Credit Associations of Kansas and CoBank to donate $160,000 to Kansas ranchers after wildfires

In an effort to assist Kansan ranchers affected by recent wildfires that have swept through the state, the five Farm Credit Associations of Kansas and CoBank recently announced that they will collectively donate $160,000 to the Kansas Livestock Foundation.

“We are deeply concerned for all who were impacted by the devastating wildfires, including more than 30 American AgCredit customers who lost livestock, homes, grass, fences, equipment and more,” said American AgCredit Senior Vice President Greg Reno. “It is our honor to support the Kansas Livestock Foundation, along with our Farm Credit partners, in this important relief effort, and we are committed to working closely with our affected customers in the days and weeks ahead.”

The Kansas Livestock Foundation will direct the funds donated by the Farm Credit Associations and CoBank to helping ranchers purchase fencing supplies, feed and other vital elements they will need to rebuild their operations. The Kansas Livestock Foundation is the Kansas Livestock Association’s charitable organization.

"Support of this fund on behalf of our borrower-owners ties back to the support provided last year after the Anderson Creek fire," said High Plains Farm Credit and Farm Credit of Ness City President and CEO Kevin Swayne. "Back-to-back natural disasters in our region are truly devastating and we are thankful to be in a position to provide assistance."