Author: Natalie Kientzy

A group of Seniors and children enjoy a meal at the library in La Cygne, Kansas. An MFA Oil Foundation grant provided the library with reusable, microwavable containers that patrons can take home and reheat.

Books and Beyond

Above: Seniors and children enjoy a meal at the library in La Cygne, Kansas. An MFA Oil Foundation grant provided the library with reusable, microwavable containers that patrons can take home and reheat. While public libraries may be best known for their shelves of literature—from classic novels to nonfiction to […]

Seven young adults stand side by side, smiling, and wearing matching bright yellow T-shirts in front of a banner that reads Missouri Farmers Care with a farm graphic at the top.

Shaping the Journey

At Silex (Mo.) High School, it’s hard to miss the blue corduroy jackets. The majority of students don the iconic FFA uniform proudly, not just as a part of their wardrobe, but as a part of who they are. With over 80% of the student body involved in agricultural education, […]

A group of children and adults in green 4-H shirts and jeans stand smiling in front of a metal wall with a red “Crawford County Fair” sign. Some wear sunglasses or hats, and one person holds a ribbon.

Helping Youth Thrive

Across rural communities, youth programs serve as powerful catalysts for learning, leadership and connection. Three 4-H clubs in MFA Oil’s trade territory are proving just how impactful these opportunities can be, especially when paired with strong community support. Each spring in Henry County, Mo., elementary students gather around warm incubators, […]

A smiling couple stands close together in front of a hay bale outdoors, with green trees and sunlight in the background. The man wears a plaid shirt and jeans; the woman wears a sleeveless top and jeans.

Back Where She Belongs

Lacey Autrey’s heart has always been rooted on her family’s farm. Her father bought the land in Morris County, Kan., in the 1970s, and she spent her childhood helping out and imagining her future in agriculture. However, after high school, her father encouraged her to broaden her horizons. Lacey went […]

MFA Oil Welcomes Summer Interns

MFA Oil is providing 13 students with valuable, real-world experience through its summer internship program. The interns will be working with a variety of departments throughout the Home Office. During the program, interns will contribute to meaningful projects that align with their interests and career goals. The internship program began in […]