Two Co-ops Merge, Create Premier Companies

Premier Companies formed on Sept. 1

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Two southern Indiana agricultural cooperatives have merged to create Premier Companies, headquartered in Seymour. The former White River Cooperative Inc., headquartered in Loogootee, and Premier Ag Co-op Inc. have now joined forces.

Premier was started in 1927 and grew to over 3,000 farmer-members.

“This merger of cooperatives who shared similar cultures and unique understanding of agriculture and energy markets will enable us to offer ever-growing expertise and offerings to our customers,” said Harold Cooper, chief executive officer of Premier Companies. “Going forward as Premier Companies, we are proud to remain locally owned by our neighbors here in Southern Indiana and we will return earnings locally to our member-owners.”

The newly formed company will operate in several divisions, including Premier Ag which will focus on agronomic and grain marketing services. Premier Energy will focus on propane deliveries and its CountryMark Fuel business.