Grange Cooperative
| Company type | Agricultural supply cooperative |
|---|---|
| Industry | Agriculture, retail |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Headquarters | Rogue Valley, Oregon , United States |
Area served | Oregon, California |
| Products | Agricultural products, farm necessities, consumer merchandise, pet care items, lawn and garden supplies, clothing, footwear, hardware |
Grange Cooperative Supply Association—widely recognized as Grange Co-op—is an agricultural supply cooperative based in Oregon's Rogue Valley. Established in 1934 by a group of 99 farmers from the Rogue Valley, each contributing $10, the cooperative initially focused on delivering fuel in Central Point, Oregon. Since then, Grange Co-op has broadened its scope to meet various market demands. Its inventory now encompasses agricultural products, farm necessities, consumer merchandise, pet care items, lawn and garden supplies, clothing, footwear, and hardware.
History
In 1943, Grange Co-op expanded by purchasing Ashland Mills and subsequently launched a retail store in Ashland, Oregon in 1960. The Medford branch originated during the 1960s through a merger with the Jackson County Co-op. The cooperative enhanced its agricultural product lineup by adding crop protection chemicals and offering fertilizer spreader rentals. A significant merger occurred in 1996 with the Josephine County Growers Co-op of Grants Pass, Oregon, which had been founded in 1927. Further growth was marked in 2005 with the acquisition of American Feed & Farm Supply located in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
The White City retail site opened in 2008 initially occupied a 9,500 square foot area but quickly required more space. After a comprehensive expansion completed in 2023, the store's footprint increased to over 22,000 square feet. The nursery area notably expanded from 2,800 to 15,500 square feet, establishing this location as the co-op’s second largest retail facility and the new headquarters for its Business Office. This store also introduced features such as a self-service dog wash and a Mellelo coffee bar.
Grange Co-op made its entry into the California market in March 2017 by inaugurating its largest retail outlet in Yuba City, California.
See also
References
- Agricultural supply cooperatives
- Farm and ranch supply stores of the United States
- Companies based in Jackson County, Oregon
- Agriculture in Oregon
- Retail companies established in 1934
- Central Point, Oregon
- 1934 establishments in Oregon
- Agricultural cooperatives in the United States
- Agriculture companies established in the 1930s
- Companies established in 1934
- American companies established in 1934
- Cooperatives based in Oregon