FC investigating merger with western Iowa cooperative

A regional farmers cooperative last week moved one step closer to joining forces with another large Iowa company.
     The board of directors of Ames-based Farmers Cooperative Company (FC) signed a letter of intent to study the membership benefits of unifying with West Central Cooperative. According to a news release, the letter of intent allows the companies to explore equity, governance, organizational structure, asset investment and other member-focused efficiencies.
     Locally, FC has locations in Hampton, Bradford, Latimer, Aredale and Ackley in addition to multiple Butler County offices.

    Read the full article in the Aug. 25 edition of the Hampton Chronicle.