Farm Supply Co. and Grange Co-op Merger Wins Shareholder Vote
Over 90% of combined shareholders approved the merger, with Farm Supply Company members backing it at 97%. Deal targets an October 2026 close.
Two California agricultural cooperatives cleared a major hurdle Wednesday when Farm Supply Company and Grange Co-op announced that shareholders from both organizations voted to approve their proposed Agreement and Plan of Merger, with the deal set to take effect October 1, 2026.
The vote reflected near-unanimous enthusiasm from the membership ranks. More than 90% of the combined shareholder base cast ballots in favor of the union, while Farm Supply Company's own membership approved the proposal at a striking 97% — a margin that signals strong grassroots confidence in the strategic direction both organizations are pursuing.
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Farm Supply Company, headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, has served agricultural communities for over 75 years, continuously adapting its offerings to meet the evolving needs of farmers and ranchers. The merger with Grange Co-op is widely seen as a consolidation move aimed at strengthening the cooperative model's competitive position in a challenging rural retail environment where independent ag suppliers face mounting pressure from large national chains.
While the shareholder vote removes one of the most critical procedural barriers, the merger still must clear any remaining regulatory and operational requirements before the October 2026 target date is reached. Analysts watching the cooperative agriculture sector will be closely tracking how the combined entity plans to integrate operations, supply chains, and member services in the months ahead.
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