Despite plans to disperse the Express Ranches cattle herd this fall, the Funk family says the Yukon, OK, ranch is not for sale to data center groups and will remain in agricultural use, according to local news outlet KFOR.
The family confirmed that the herd dispersal will move forward with “The Big Event Dispersal” scheduled for Oct. 5-7, followed by a fall bull sale on Oct. 19 and a spring bull and female sale on March 31, 2027. The family described the decision as “bittersweet” but said it remains proud of what Express Ranches accomplished during more than 30 years in the purebred cattle industry. The family also addressed rumors that the property could be sold for development and said the land remains privately owned and operated by the Funk Estate.
“The family cares deeply about the people and well-being of Canadian County and is committed to the continuation of ranching operations on the land,” the family said in a statement.
The Funk family also noted that, due to declining demand for events and hitch competitions, the Express Percherons and some Express Clydesdales were recently sold to carefully selected new owners. However, the Express Clydesdales program remains active and open for visitors by appointment, as well as weddings and private events.
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