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OABA sustaining sponsor spotlight: Legacy Farmers Cooperative
In March 2014, a merger between Blanchard Valley Farmers Co-op and Deshler Farmers Elevator Company created the Legacy Farmers Cooperative. While the Legacy Farmers Cooperative name is relatively new, the parent co-ops date back to 1916. Based in Findlay, the company has more than 160 employees across 19 locations.
Legacy Farmers Cooperative provides a wide variety of services across five Ohio counties. The company’s 11 grain facilities are able to market and handle grain, in addition to its five agronomy locations. Legacy Farmers Cooperative also owns Lawn & Pet, which carries pet food and supplies, livestock feed, grass seed, fertilizer and more.
The co-op also serves the Hancock County area with its propane delivery service, featuring petroleum and lubricant products for farm, residential, commercial and industrial uses. Legacy Farmers Cooperative also manages two petroleum cardtrol fuel stations.
Members of the Legacy Farmers Cooperative receive benefits, such as voting privileges, ownership of the co-op and profit sharing. However, membership is not required to do business with the company.
