Southern States Cooperative celebrated 100-years

The Southern States Cooperative location in Purcellville celebrated the cooperative’s 100-year anniversary on Aug. 19. Southern States in Purcellville has served the community since 1934 and celebrated the day with a Customer Appreciation Event including special sales, on-site feed company reps, food, hourly door prizes and a cake cutting at 1 p.m. with representatives from the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, Town of Purcellville and the Southern States Board of Directors. 

Southern States Cooperative CEO Steve Becraft noted Southern States has been working with families for 100 years. “I attribute this longevity to the dedication of our employees, many who have served this cooperative, and its members, for decades. I am also grateful for our customers as we position ourselves to continue to serve these family farms for generations to come.”

Founded in 1923 as Virginia Seed Service to supply seed to Virginia farmers suited for the growing conditions in the state, the cooperative quickly expanded into feed, fertilizer, crop protection, and into surrounding states, and became known as Southern States Cooperative in the 1930s.

For more information, visit www.southernstatespurcellville.com