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Spring 2007
25 Year – Still Counting! E x c e l C o - o p ’s General Manager, George Green, recently received a plaque recognizing his 25th year as a manager in the Land O’ Lakes Cooperative system. He was presented his award at the Land O’ Lakes annual meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His first management position was in 1982 as the General Manager of Kosciusko County Farm Bureau Co-op. In 1984 he became Manager of Carroll County Farm Bureau Co-op which would later become part of Excel Co-op, Inc. He was appointed General Manager of Excel Co-op, Inc at the time of merger in 1996 and serves in that capacity yet today. With George’s management, our Co-op has grown from $12 million on supply and grain sales to over $80 million. What an accomplishment!! What opportunities are there in the next 25 years? Thanks George and keep up the good work.
Area Young Farmers attend Co-op Leadership Conference Land O’ Lakes held its 2007 Co-op Leadership 101 Conference in conjunction with the Land O’ Lakes 86th Annual Meeting February 20-22nd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The conference attracted over 70 producers from 10 states! Young Farmers attending and sponsored by Excel Co-op, Inc were: Steve & Angie May (Camden, IN), Eric & Wendy Miller (Denver, IN), and Rob & Paula Ballinger (Kokomo, IN). Conference Goals: 1. To show why the Cooperative system was formed. How it functions and how it is an extension of each member – owner’s business. 2. To explain how Land O’ Lakes is organized. 3. To give producers the opportunity to visit with elected directors and staff. 4. To meet with other producers, exchange ideas and learn from each other. Our Young Farmers agreed it was a great opportunity to meet other Young Producers from across the country and explore the differences and similarities in their farming operations. To learn more about this program go to: http://ldp.landolakes.com/dsp_conferences.asp .
SEE YOU AT THE FAIR It’s a fact -- 4-H brings out America’s best! We’ll see you at these Fairs: Carroll County Fair: July 14-20 White County Fair: July 14-19 Indiana State Fair: August 8-19 Excel Co-op invites 4-H exhibitors & parents to a free pancake and sausage breakfast on July 19th at White County and July 20th at Carroll County. The breakfasts will begin @ 8:00 a.m.! “One person seeking glory doesn’t accomplish much; success is the result of people pulling together to meet one common goal.” www.excelcoop.com Toll-Free: (888) 233-9235 Office: (574) 583-7656 Bringhurst: (574) 967-4185 Chalmers: (574) 984-5353 Flora: (574) 967-4166 Idaville: (574) 583-8604 Reynolds Elevator: (574) 984-5682 Reynolds Plant Food: (574) 984-5950 158345 Excel Co-op w-t.indd 1
Finally Spring is Here!!!!!!!!
omers a atron: r valued cust Dear Excel P ou to g n ri fe ng c is of Please join us for the 4th Annual Open House We are offeri xcel Co-op, In gy expenses. er Once again E y en r an u m yo e e ar ag e an er h m T on Saturday, May 12 @ Excel Co-op’s Flora Farm er bett -2008. plan to help ason of 2007 se e th r fo rogram Store! The greenhouse will be open from 8:00 our Budget P am: gr ro p is th to a.m. until 2:00 p.m. We’re planning a festive day, advantages arges on Bills h C ce an in F s offering lots of fresh ideas for Mother’s Day gifts. · No uality product pply of Top Q su d re u ss Free Mother’s Day gifts will be given away while A · y er iv el d ic at the supplies last. Another highlight will be 20# · Autom contract pells bi th on se ri m rp 10 su e th LP cylinders filled for ONLY $10 from 8:00 a.m. · No ixed Price for aranteed a F gu e ar ou Y until 12 noon!! WHAT A GREAT DEAL! The · riod farm store will also offer terrific spring pricing amounts simple: al ry u ve eq is of ts am men on flower flats, hanging baskets, gardening The progr monthly pay consist of 10 l il w n . la 08 p 20 is supplies and just about anything else you need · Th May 30, enter gust 30 thru fore you can be ll fu beginning Au in d ai to increase your enjoyment outdoors this sumust be p nt account m · Your prese t. ac mer. The store is located just east of SR 75 on re tr befo Budget con our office on or in ed into the new iv ce re our t is not Carroll Co. 100 N. Feel free to call Lori Duff or t contract. Y onthly paymen ID the Budge O V l · If you’re m il w it Mike Vester @ 574-967-3943 for more details. ch month edit policy. the 30th of ea our normal cr er h d it n w u g ll on fa al SEE YOU THERE!!! ed then account will velopes provid be made in en st u m ts en ym · Budget pa er number. consider om st cu your will carefully u yo e op h d s an e your busines We appreciat offers you. am gr budget pro r preciation ou ts efi n extend our ap the be to y it n tu or p op way to say Inc takes this n as another la p is th Excel Co-op, rs fe our d of contact us at r patronage an tions please es to you for you or qu y 3) an 35 e -5 -984 If you hav -8406) or (219 62 -9 “Thank You.” 00 . (8 6) at 16 roleum office or (574-967-4 Chalmers Pet 00-232-6674) (8 at ce fi of roleum our Flora Pet
Purdue Honors Excel Co-op General Manager
Show Feed Ambassador Land O’ Lakes Purina Feeds has hired Katie Dillon as Honor Show Feed Ambassador. She will act as LOLPF Ambassador to the show industry and “positively” spread the word about Purina and Honor Show Feeds, its nutritional research and its products. This will include working with local salespeople, dealers, and show organizations at the grassroots level along with strengthening LOL Purina’s Show community alliances. Katie will be available to put on seminars or clinics in association with Excel Co-op at schools, 4-H meetings, FFA meetings or dealer meetings. Call Excel Co-op’s Reynolds or Flora Feed branches to schedule Katie at your show pig, cattle goat or sheep event! Good Luck this show season and Call Excel Co-op for your Show Feed needs.
April 13, 2007, West Lafayette, Indiana, 4th Annual APEX AWARD This award is presented by the Department of Agriculture and is in recognition of those individuals with a strong connection to the Department of Agricultural Economics who have made outstanding contributions in their fields. The APEX Award represents the convergence of accomplishment in the lives of our honorees. Our 2007 Inductees are: Gregory Beck
Jeffrey L. Hale
George Green
Kimseyinga Savadogo
Congratulations George! To read more about this years inductees you can go to: http://www.agecon.purdue.edu/alumni/
Mission: Enhance profitability of the members and their cooperative. Maximize resources to provide quality products and services at competitive prices. Aggressively adapt to the changing needs of the agricultural community. Adhere to sound and ethical practices.
4/26/07 2:02:09 PM
Spring 2007
25 Year – Still Counting! E x c e l C o - o p ’s General Manager, George Green, recently received a plaque recognizing his 25th year as a manager in the Land O’ Lakes Cooperative system. He was presented his award at the Land O’ Lakes annual meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His first management position was in 1982 as the General Manager of Kosciusko County Farm Bureau Co-op. In 1984 he became Manager of Carroll County Farm Bureau Co-op which would later become part of Excel Co-op, Inc. He was appointed General Manager of Excel Co-op, Inc at the time of merger in 1996 and serves in that capacity yet today. With George’s management, our Co-op has grown from $12 million on supply and grain sales to over $80 million. What an accomplishment!! What opportunities are there in the next 25 years? Thanks George and keep up the good work.
Area Young Farmers attend Co-op Leadership Conference Land O’ Lakes held its 2007 Co-op Leadership 101 Conference in conjunction with the Land O’ Lakes 86th Annual Meeting February 20-22nd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The conference attracted over 70 producers from 10 states! Young Farmers attending and sponsored by Excel Co-op, Inc were: Steve & Angie May (Camden, IN), Eric & Wendy Miller (Denver, IN), and Rob & Paula Ballinger (Kokomo, IN). Conference Goals: 1. To show why the Cooperative system was formed. How it functions and how it is an extension of each member – owner’s business. 2. To explain how Land O’ Lakes is organized. 3. To give producers the opportunity to visit with elected directors and staff. 4. To meet with other producers, exchange ideas and learn from each other. Our Young Farmers agreed it was a great opportunity to meet other Young Producers from across the country and explore the differences and similarities in their farming operations. To learn more about this program go to: http://ldp.landolakes.com/dsp_conferences.asp .
SEE YOU AT THE FAIR It’s a fact -- 4-H brings out America’s best! We’ll see you at these Fairs: Carroll County Fair: July 14-20 White County Fair: July 14-19 Indiana State Fair: August 8-19 Excel Co-op invites 4-H exhibitors & parents to a free pancake and sausage breakfast on July 19th at White County and July 20th at Carroll County. The breakfasts will begin @ 8:00 a.m.! “One person seeking glory doesn’t accomplish much; success is the result of people pulling together to meet one common goal.” www.excelcoop.com Toll-Free: (888) 233-9235 Office: (574) 583-7656 Bringhurst: (574) 967-4185 Chalmers: (574) 984-5353 Flora: (574) 967-4166 Idaville: (574) 583-8604 Reynolds Elevator: (574) 984-5682 Reynolds Plant Food: (574) 984-5950 158345 Excel Co-op w-t.indd 1
Finally Spring is Here!!!!!!!!
omers a atron: r valued cust Dear Excel P ou to g n ri fe ng c is of Please join us for the 4th Annual Open House We are offeri xcel Co-op, In gy expenses. er Once again E y en r an u m yo e e ar ag e an er h m T on Saturday, May 12 @ Excel Co-op’s Flora Farm er bett -2008. plan to help ason of 2007 se e th r fo rogram Store! The greenhouse will be open from 8:00 our Budget P am: gr ro p is th to a.m. until 2:00 p.m. We’re planning a festive day, advantages arges on Bills h C ce an in F s offering lots of fresh ideas for Mother’s Day gifts. · No uality product pply of Top Q su d re u ss Free Mother’s Day gifts will be given away while A · y er iv el d ic at the supplies last. Another highlight will be 20# · Autom contract pells bi th on se ri m rp 10 su e th LP cylinders filled for ONLY $10 from 8:00 a.m. · No ixed Price for aranteed a F gu e ar ou Y until 12 noon!! WHAT A GREAT DEAL! The · riod farm store will also offer terrific spring pricing amounts simple: al ry u ve eq is of ts am men on flower flats, hanging baskets, gardening The progr monthly pay consist of 10 l il w n . la 08 p 20 is supplies and just about anything else you need · Th May 30, enter gust 30 thru fore you can be ll fu beginning Au in d ai to increase your enjoyment outdoors this sumust be p nt account m · Your prese t. ac mer. The store is located just east of SR 75 on re tr befo Budget con our office on or in ed into the new iv ce re our t is not Carroll Co. 100 N. Feel free to call Lori Duff or t contract. Y onthly paymen ID the Budge O V l · If you’re m il w it Mike Vester @ 574-967-3943 for more details. ch month edit policy. the 30th of ea our normal cr er h d it n w u g ll on fa al SEE YOU THERE!!! ed then account will velopes provid be made in en st u m ts en ym · Budget pa er number. consider om st cu your will carefully u yo e op h d s an e your busines We appreciat offers you. am gr budget pro r preciation ou ts efi n extend our ap the be to y it n tu or p op way to say Inc takes this n as another la p is th Excel Co-op, rs fe our d of contact us at r patronage an tions please es to you for you or qu y 3) an 35 e -5 -984 If you hav -8406) or (219 62 -9 “Thank You.” 00 . (8 6) at 16 roleum office or (574-967-4 Chalmers Pet 00-232-6674) (8 at ce fi of roleum our Flora Pet
Purdue Honors Excel Co-op General Manager
Show Feed Ambassador Land O’ Lakes Purina Feeds has hired Katie Dillon as Honor Show Feed Ambassador. She will act as LOLPF Ambassador to the show industry and “positively” spread the word about Purina and Honor Show Feeds, its nutritional research and its products. This will include working with local salespeople, dealers, and show organizations at the grassroots level along with strengthening LOL Purina’s Show community alliances. Katie will be available to put on seminars or clinics in association with Excel Co-op at schools, 4-H meetings, FFA meetings or dealer meetings. Call Excel Co-op’s Reynolds or Flora Feed branches to schedule Katie at your show pig, cattle goat or sheep event! Good Luck this show season and Call Excel Co-op for your Show Feed needs.
April 13, 2007, West Lafayette, Indiana, 4th Annual APEX AWARD This award is presented by the Department of Agriculture and is in recognition of those individuals with a strong connection to the Department of Agricultural Economics who have made outstanding contributions in their fields. The APEX Award represents the convergence of accomplishment in the lives of our honorees. Our 2007 Inductees are: Gregory Beck
Jeffrey L. Hale
George Green
Kimseyinga Savadogo
Congratulations George! To read more about this years inductees you can go to: http://www.agecon.purdue.edu/alumni/
Mission: Enhance profitability of the members and their cooperative. Maximize resources to provide quality products and services at competitive prices. Aggressively adapt to the changing needs of the agricultural community. Adhere to sound and ethical practices.
4/26/07 2:02:09 PM
