Merger of Landmark and Countryside cooperatives approved
Merger of Landmark and Countryside cooperatives approved Wisconsin State Farmer Members of the Countryside Cooperative approved the merger with Landmark Services Cooperative effective March 1. According to a news release, the new cooperative will serve more than 26,000 members, employ over 800 people (includes full-time, part-time and seasonal), and generate annual sales in excess of $600 million. The combined organization will be headquartered in Cottage Grove, WI, and the cooperatives will continue to maintain operations and staff at multiple locations. “The management team at Countrysid...