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Southern States Cooperative, Incorporated Overview

Address

6606 W. Broad St. Richmond, 
VA 23230 United States
Phone: 804-281-1000
Fax:804-281-1413

Company Description

Founded to provide affordable, high-quality seed for Virginia farmers, Southern States Cooperative has grown into an agricultural powerhouse, serving its approximately 300,000 member/farmers, mainly in the mid-Atlantic and southern US states. The co-op makes and/or offers just about everything agricultural to its farmer/owners, including animal feed and fertilizer; seed processing; grain marketing; diesel, propane, and home-heating services; wholesale farm supplies; financing, and even bib overalls. Its Southern States and Garden South stores sell farm supplies, garden products, and fuel through its retail outlets; other services include financing, crop services, and an aquaculture program.

Southern States Cooperative, Incorporated Company Profile Report

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          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

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