Cornwall Farmers
Cornwall Farmers has been a significant force in agriculture for 9 decades.
Whilst we have steadily evolved to open our doors to many new customers
including, gardeners, equestrians and smallholders, we remain true to our
original objective to create wealth for our members and employees.
Our customer loyalty has been built on consistently good value and unrivalled
knowledgeable and friendly service from our staff.
We are very proud of our co-operative. It is more than a business. It is more
than a job. Over 9 decades we have become an integral part of the rural
community.
Our heritage
Cornwall Farmers is one of the largest and most successful agricultural
co-operatives in the country. But what does it mean to be part of a
co-operative?
The story began in 1920 when 12 farmers met around a kitchen table and agreed
there was a better deal to be gained if they all bought their supplies
together. With one big order, a cheaper price was obtained and the “profit” was shared amongst the members.
But there was a bigger gain than that! By talking to each other, the original
members of the club learnt better ways to farm profitably from each others
knowledge and experiences. Further, by placing several deliveries on one lorry,
they cut the costs of transporting supplies to this corner of our country.
In short, they created wealth for themselves through co-operation. That remains
our mission to this very day.
Who and what is Cornwall Farmers?
Cornwall Farmers is a co-operative friendly society registered with the
Financial Services Authority under the provisions of the Industrial and
Provident Act. As such the co-operative is run by its members for its members.
Our board of directors is elected from the membership and ensures the company
is managed in accordance with rules agreed at members meetings.
Your co-operative has grown consistently over the last 9 decades. It now
supplies approaching £70 million of products and services each year and employs 250 staff.
