Kreger, Elmer L., 1886-1972.

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Cooperative manager Elmer L. Kreger started the Farmers Elevator Service Company (FELCO ) in 1926, with the idea that if elevator companies would cooperate in purchasing farm supplies in large units, substantial savings could be gained for their customers. Eventually the cooperative handled a full line of farm supplies. FELCO later merged with the Nebraska Farmers Union State Exchange, becoming the Farmers Regional Cooperative. In 1970, the Farmers Regional Cooperative merged with Land O' Lakes, a Minnesota-based cooperative, becoming one of the largest agricultural supply and food marketing cooperatives in the United States.

From the description of Papers, 1906-1970. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 38991593

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creatorOf Kreger, Elmer L., 1886-1972. Papers, 1906-1970. Iowa State University, Parks Library
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associatedWith Appleby, Paul H., (Paul Henson), 1891-1967. person
associatedWith Farmers Elevator Service Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Farmers Regional Cooperative. corporateBody
associatedWith Land O'Lakes Creameries. corporateBody
associatedWith Nebraska Farmers Union State Exchange. corporateBody
associatedWith Rumsey, Mary Harriman, 1881-1934 person
associatedWith Wallace, Henry A. (Henry Agard), 1888-1965. person
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Iowa
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Agriculture, Cooperative
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Cooperation
Grain elevators
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Birth 1886

Death 1972

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