Fueling Freedom event raises $50,000 for military families INDIANAPOLIS — Helping to support local military families, the CountryMark system raised more than $50,000 during Fueling Freedom events in Indiana, Illinois and Ohio on Friday, June 23. During the ninth annual event, 39 CountryMark-branded fueling stations participated in the Fueling Freedom program this year, where CountryMark and local branded-dealers agreed to donate 50 cents for every gallon of fuel pumped to local National Guard Family Readiness Groups. Together, the CountryMark system sold 87,887 gallons of CountryMark fuels during Fueling Freedom. Fuel sales along with generous customer donations on June 23 totaled $50,507 for local National Guard Family Readiness Groups.
Donations from the each participating Fueling Freedom site were given to the National Guard Family Readiness Groups located closest to the participating fueling station. Family Readiness Groups help build National Guard unit morale, build unit retention and increase participation levels in family-related unit activities.
Apple Farm partners with Arrowquip cattle handling
WOODLANDS, Manitoba — Arrowquip is pleased to introduce the newest member of the Arrowquip Family, Apple Farm Service, Inc. of Covington, Ohio. Apple Farm Service has earned its reputation within the agricultural and construction industries as a provider of top-quality equipment and customer service. It is expanding its service into a new avenue, by providing ranchers with innovative cattle handling solutions designed to benefit the rancher and the ranch.
Apple Farm Service was founded by Henry Apple in 1956, originally under the name of Apple Chopper Service. The business has grown to include locations in Covington, Botkins, Mechanicsburg and West College Corner, Ind.
Apple Farm Service remains a family-owned company, with Henry’s son Bill and family expanding upon his vision to provide quality and innovation to the farm community in Ohio and beyond.
Arrowquip was founded in 1988 by the Firth family in Australia. In the last 30 years, it has become a manufacturer of cattle handling solutions known for its innovative designs, technological advancements, investment in animal science and forward-thinking equipment. |
