1911
- The Farmers Co-operative Company of Bradgate had its start in 1911 as a stock company.
1912
- The Gilmore Grain and Elevator Company was organized.
1922
- After the 1922 Capper-Volstead Act, both companies reorganized into true co-operatives.
- Each operated independently for many years, acquiring additional property and storage from private companies and individuals.
July 14, 1924
- The photo above was taken on July 14th, 1924 at the Gilmore City Cement Plant.
1958
- Farmers Co-operative Company of Bradgate purchased The Charlton Grain Elevator in Rolfe.
1961
- Just a few years later, a second private grain company was purchased.
1969
- These two co-operatives overwhelmingly approved a merger to form one co-op known as The Farmers Co-operative Company of Bradgate.
- That farmer-owned company grew and served the needs of its members and provided leadership and direction to the communities involved.
- At about the same time, the Cement Plant in Gilmore City was acquired.
1991
- The Rutland Elevator Company was added to the mix.
- The company name was changed from Farmers Cooperative Company of Bradgate to Pro Cooperative, with the introduction of a new company logo.
1996
- Pocahontas, Havelock, and Plover merged with Pro Cooperative.
1998
- Farmers Cooperative in Manson merged with Pro Cooperative.
January 1, 2009
- Pro Cooperative joined forces with Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company as a combined cooperative, which added five locations:
- Ruthven
- Graettinger
- Terril
- Wallingford
- Milford’s Soy Solutions
Mid-year 2009
- Corporate headquarters was moved to Pocahontas, IA, to the center of the trade territory.
November 2013
- To expand the feed business, the feed mill and grain elevator facility was built and produced its first load of feed in Ayrshire, IA.
2016
- Pro Cooperative updated its logo to renew its commitment to serving its communities, members, and employees.
March 2017
- Pro Cooperative acquired Houseman Oil Company in Estherville.
- The purpose of merging companies together is to build one strong organization as well as strive to uphold Pro Cooperative’s core values:
- Trust
- Service
- Fun
- Safety
Today
- Pro
Cooperative continues to grow and is now serving 12 counties in northwest
and north central Iowa.
- We are
investing in our communities, our people, and our facilities.
- All
the success of Pro Cooperative is possible because of you!
- We
thank you for your business, and we look forward to growing with you in
the future.
