LYNDEN, WASH., April 6, 2015 – The voting producers of Whatcom Farmers Cooperative (WFC), a full-service ag cooperative based out of Lynden, Wash., have approved a merger with CHS Inc., the nation’s leading farmer-owned cooperative. The proposal will become effective in July 2015, pending appropriate due diligence by both organizations and approval by the CHS…
LYNDEN, WASH., Feb. 16, 2015 – Whatcom Farmers Cooperative (WFC), a full-service ag cooperative based in Lynden, Wash., and CHS Inc., a leading farmer-owned cooperative, announced today the two co-ops have been in discussions about a potential merger transaction and now seek approval from the voting members of Whatcom Farmers Co-op and the CHS Board…
Lynden, WA — November 25, 2014 — Start the holiday season by helping out a family in need. All seven WFC Retail Stores will be hosting Lighthouse Mission Giving Trees. So if you would like to help out a local family during the holidays, just stop by one of our stores, take a tag from…
WFC is proud to be a sponsor of the 7th annual Whatcom County Farm Tour set for Saturday, September 13, 2014. A premier event of September “Eat Local” Month, the self-guided tour highlights diverse family-owned farms and provides exciting educational activities at each of the 13 tour stops. WFC will be staffing a booth at…
Nooksack, WA – July 28, 2014 – Whatcom Farmers Co-op (WFC) recently re-launched the Nooksack Convenience Store as Nooksack Express. The three-day opening took place on July 25, 26 and 27 and included free samples, prize drawings, giveaways, coffee and freshly baked cookies along with special purchase offers on meals and espresso. The WFC Nooksack…
The board of directors of Whatcom Farmers Co-op (WFC) has awarded 7 area seniors a “Career in Agriculture” scholarship for 2014. Each of the successful local high school seniors will receive a $500.00 scholarship for their pursuit of a career in an agriculture field. Lynden High School Clara Bedlington, daughter of Jeff and Diana Bedlington,…
LYNDEN, WA — After 30 successful years in business, Fairway True Value Hardware owner Irv Timmermans will retire at the end of August. Fortunately for Lynden residents, Whatcom Farmers Co-op (WFC) and Mr. Timmermans have finalized an agreement for the store on 17th Street in Lynden. Fairway True Value will become a key addition to…