Two Ontario FS Co-ops receive top Performance Improvement Award!

At the recent GROWMARK Annual Meeting and Agribusiness Symposium, five FS member co-operatives were recognized by GROWMARK for business performance improvement. 

GROWMARK measures performance improvement based on return on invested capital. Over a five-year time frame, each co-operative's return on invested capital improvement is measured in comparison to other co-operatives in the GROWMARK System.

The 2017 Top Improvement Award winners (over a five-year period) are:

·       First – GRAINCO FS, Ottawa, Illinois – Richard Brummel is the president and Mike Builta is the manager.    

·       Second – North WellingtonCo-operative, Harriston, Ontario – Gord South is the president and Kelly Boyle is the manager.

·       Third – Conserv FS, Woodstock, Illinois – John Henning is the president and Dave Mottet is the manager.

·       Fourth – Christian CountyFarmers Supply Company, Taylorville, Illinois – Rob Woods is the President and Mark Bauman is the manager.

·       Fifth – Durham Farmers’ County Co-operative, Orono, Ontario. Charles Harris is the President and Kevin Rogers was the manager at the time.

Congratulations to North Wellington Co-operative for achieving second place in this category and to Durham Farmers County Co-operative for receiving fifth place!

To read the full news release click here.