BARABOO, Wis. — Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association depends on its members to play a role in the cooperative’s sustainability. For almost a century, the cooperative has been meeting the needs of area farmers.
Due to the pandemic, Equity’s 10 in-person annual district meetings were canceled. Regional board of director elections were postponed until next year, with the current directors being held over. In an April reorganizational board meeting, the following individuals were elected to serve the board; Les Danielson, chairman of the board; David Wilke, vice chairman of the board; Steve Schleis, secretary/treasurer; and Karl Merow; assistant secretary/treasurer. Other board members include Dan Leischer, Pete Kleiman, Allan Cihlar, Brad Solchenberger, Dwight Truttmann, and Adam Quandahl.
Most local association meetings have also been canceled. Local association boards still meet to conduct essential business.
“Equity is always looking for creative ways to improve operations, serve members, and maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace,” says Curt Larson, President/CEO. “Producer members play a vital role in Equity’s success. We sincerely thank all members who have continued to utilize our services during the past year.”
A virtual video report can be viewed on our website, as well as the printed copy. Equity will provide a printed copy of the annual report, free of charge, to member producers upon request. Requests can be submitted via email to socialmedia@equitycoop.com, by calling 800-362-3989, ext. 152, or mail your request to Equity Cooperative, PO Box 1003, Baraboo, WI 53913. Equity’s board of directors and management team look forward to resuming in-person annual meetings in 2022.
Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association is a federated cooperative headquartered in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Equity operates 11 auction markets and has collection points in Ettrick, Wisconsin, and Menominee, Michigan, and has a hog and cattle marketing center in Arlington, Wisconsin. Equity services producers with the marketing, managing and financing of their agricultural businesses.
— Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association
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