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FEBRUARY 2020

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LANDMARK SCHOLARSHIPS INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURELandmark Services Cooperative is pleased to announce the winners of its annual scholarships. The Landmark scholarship program encourages academic, professional and leadership development. The cooperative recently presented 14 scholarships of $750 each to a group of local high school seniors and collegiate students pursuing post-secondary education:

Annika Bernstein – Brodhead, parents Peter & Theresa Madison Calvert – Cuba City, parents Bill & Kelle McKenzie Calvert – Cuba City, parents Bill & Kelle Katherine Eugster – Stoughton, parents Joe & Carol Dylan Horstmeyer – Marshall, parents Dave & Shannon Karigan Hunter – Markesan, parents Corey & Kim Hunter Huschitt – Monroe, parents Erik & Heather Allison Lund – Cambridge, parents Dennis & Judy Emma McNally – Milton, parents Jeff & Tonia Molly Olstad – Stoughton, parents Eric & Angie Isaac Ripp – Waunakee, parents Jeff & Kari Ashlyn Sarbacker – Edgerton, parents David & Candace Simon Shelley – Deerfield, parents Kevin & Sandra Whitney Aleya Stibbe – Richland Center, parents Kirk & Shelly

“For many years, Landmark has demonstrated a commitment to investing in the future of agriculture and the communities it serves. Providing scholarships for the children of co-op members is just one of the many ways Landmark delivers on that commitment. This year’s recipients are poised for a bright future. They have excelled not only in academics, but also in their personal, extra-curricular and employment endeavors,” said Ethan Giebel, executive director of Federated Youth Foundation.

Pictured from left to right (back row): Dylan Horstmeyer, Hunter Huschitt, Simon Shelley, Karigan Hunter, Katherine Eugster. Left to right (front row): Aleya Stibbe, Ashlyn Sarbacker, Emma McNally, Molly Olstad, Annika Bernstein. Not pictured: Isaac Ripp, Madison Calvert, McKenzie Calvert, Allison Lund.

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LANDMARK HOSTS 87TH ANNUAL MEETING Landmark held the 87th annual meeting on Jan. 23, 2020, at the Cottage Grove headquarters. The meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Jim Lange. The chairman’s report included topics addressing logistics issues with fertilizer, the new Evansville fertilizer plant, Cottage Grove feed mill upgrades, securing energy supplies for our customers, board of directors’ training, and a recap on the donations made through the Landmark Gives Back program.

Chief Financial Officer Keith Arnold presented the financial report and also touched on Landmark’s patron note program. President and CEO Jim Dell provided a recap of the 2019 fiscal year and an overview of Landmark’s equity, section 199A deduction, capital expenditures, and $1.3 million in total patronage to be paid back in cash in 2020. Dell also discussed the ‘2020 and Beyond’ focus which includes evaluating and optimizing staffing needs and Landmark’s asset base, improving sales growth, growing Verity financing, completing key capital expenditure projects within budget, and improving communications to our members.

WORK PROUD – JOIN OUR TEAM!Enjoy a job that grows along with you as your skills and talents evolve, while fueling the needs of your family, friends, and billions of others who depend on agriculture.We are looking for seasonal CDL drivers at all agronomy locations. We are also looking for feed drivers at our Cottage Grove location.

For more information on Landmark’s career opportunities, visit https://landmark.coop/careers/ or call 608-819-3165.

Director John Blaska announced his retirement from Landmark’s Board of Directors. During his 25 years, John helped spearhead steady growth of the Cooperative, mostly through various mergers and acquisitions. The nominating committee worked very hard to recruit qualified board candidates. The candidates for the at-large director position were Brian Brown of Belleville and Josh Hiemstra of Brandon. Mike Hinz, nominating committee chair, shared the winning election results in which Brian Brown will serve a new three-year term on the board of directors.

1401 Landmark Drive, Cottage Grove, WI | landmark.coop | 800-236-3276

MARCH 31-APRIL 2WPS FARM SHOWHead to Oshkosh, Wisconsin to check out the latest farming equipment, machinery, tools and services. Visit us at booth #C5595!

Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal and Internships: • Agronomy • Animal Nutrition • Business Admin • CDL Drivers

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