The three companies realized that if combined, they would be able to be more efficient, & offer more services. Cooperative Agricultural Producers is a farmer-owned cooperative located in the heart of the “Palouse Region” of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. This dryland grain producing area was settled in the late 1800’s by European immigrants who passed their love of the land and farming dow
n through the generations. The company receives wheat, barley, pea, and lentil crops at 21 elevator locations throughout the region which extends through the counties of Stevens, Spokane, and Whitman in Washington State and the counties of Benewah, Kootenai, and Bonner in the state of Idaho. Shipping is diversified as the company has ownership in a barge loading facility on the Snake River and has rail loading facilities on both the BNSF and the UP railroad systems. Co-Ag’s main office is located in Rosalia, Washington, with branch offices in Tekoa, Oakesdale, and Fairfield, Washington. Co-Ag processes dry peas and lentils at the Spokane location, marketing under the trade name of Northwest Pea & Bean Company. 40% of the processed peas and lentils are sold for use domestically in the United States and 60% are sold for export. The company also processes seed at three locations and sells the seed at five retail outlets. High standards are maintained in the seed division to ensure quality crops for the next harvest season.
