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"Positioning in the 21 Century" featuring senior management will discuss the co-op's progress and dynamics.
Local operating statements and services provided to the agricultural community will be discussed with retiring FHAC and board members being recognized.
The meeting is scheduled for 7:15 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, Bowling Green Country Club, 839 Bowling Green Road, Front Royal.
Southern States, founded in 1923, is a farmer owned cooperative operating in 16 states stretching from Michigan to Florida and west to Louisiana.
The Richmond, based firm is one of the largest U.S. farmer cooperatives, manufacturing, purchasing, or processing feed, seed, fertilizer and fuel. It also sells farm, animal health, lawn, home and garden supplies through 751 local dealers in its operating territory.
In addition, Southern States gins cotton and markets livestock, small grains, com, peanuts and soybeans.
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