First of all, our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the recent natural disasters that have occurred in our region. We understand that many of our members, employees, and customers have seen, and felt the effects of these events. Our organization has also been impacted by the threat of flooding along the Arkansas River. For this reason the Farmers Cooperative Board and Executive team made the decision to move most of our inventory out of the Distribution Center and Van Buren store. These structures are located along the Arkansas River inside the Van Buren Industrial Park. The industrial Park is protected by a levee system that stretches from Van Buren to Frog Bayou south of Alma. The Arkansas River is expected to crest at a historical record high of 40.8 feet sometime soon and slowly start to recede. We are currently 18.5 feet above flood stage, so it could take a matter of weeks for the river to get back to an acceptable level. As of now the levees are holding, but are being tested to their limits. Our hope is that everything continues to work as designed, and that this move is simply precautionary.  We apologize to our customers for any disruption in business, or any inconvenience that these actions may have caused. In the future we will do our best to make sure everyone receives the products and services that they have come to expect from the Farmers Coop. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

 

Cast all your cares upon him; for he cares for you 1 Peter 5:7

 

Matthew Crabtree, President

FARMERS COOPERATIVE