Garden City Coop Cash Bids in Kansas

About Garden City Coop

​The Garden City Co-op (GCC) has a rich history rooted in the agricultural development of Southwest Kansas. Its origins trace back to July 13, 1915, when local farmers, including key figures like R.J. Ackley and T.M. Jones, established the Garden City Farmers Cooperative Equity Exchange. This initiative aimed to empower farmers through collective efforts in grain storage and marketing. However, in 1916, the cooperative disbanded after being persuaded to invest in a venture that ultimately failed.

Undeterred, the resilient farming community reestablished the cooperative on August 16, 1919, marking the official founding of what is now known as GCC. The cooperative's first significant asset was a 10,000-bushel wooden elevator purchased from J.E. Kirk for $10,750. This facility laid the groundwork for GCC's commitment to providing essential infrastructure and services to its members. ​

Throughout the 20th century, GCC expanded its operations and infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of its members. In 1947, the cooperative constructed its first concrete elevator, boasting a storage capacity of 625,000 bushels. This facility was later expanded in 1948, increasing its capacity to 1,325,000 bushels and earning recognition as the world'​s largest country elevator at the time. The following decades saw further growth, including mergers with other cooperatives, such as the Farmer'​s Cooperative Elevator and Mercantile Association of Dighton in 2005, which added multiple grain storage facilities to GCC'​s portfolio. ​

Entering its second century, GCC continues to uphold its mission of "Cooperatively creating value" for its over 2,000 member-owners. The cooperative remains dedicated to being a trusted partner in its farmers'​ businesses, guided by core values of trustworthiness, stability, dependability, and innovation. This enduring commitment ensures that GCC not only honors its storied past but also looks forward to a future of continued service and growth in the agricultural community.

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Garden City Coop Locations in Kansas

• Alamota Elevator
  136 S. Tomahawk Rd, Alamota, Lane County, 67839 KS
• Amy Elevator
  75 W. Highway 96, Amy, Lane County, 67839 KS
• Charleston Elevator
  10502 6 Rd., Ingalls, Gray County, 67853 KS
• Deerfield Elevator
  206 W. 6th St., Deerfield, Kearny County, 67838 KS
• Dighton Elevator
  245 W. George, Dighton, Lane County, 67839 KS
• Friend Elevator
  111 E. Kansas Ave, Friend, Finney County, 67871 KS
• Gano Elevator
  2790 W. Gano Rd., Garden City, Finney County, 67846 KS
• Garden City Elevator
  107 S. Sixth St., Garden City, Finney County, 67846 KS
• Hickok Elevator
  7154 E. Hwy 160, Ulysses, Grant County, 67880 KS
• Lakin Elevator
  206 S. Main, Lakin, Kearny County, 67860 KS
• Lowe Elevator
  6915 W. Lowe Rd., Holcomb, Finney County, 67851 KS
• Milepost Elevator
  1749 South Rd E, Ulysses, Grant County, 67880 KS
• Pierceville Elevator
  111 E. Mansfield Rd., Pierceville, Finney County, 67868 KS
• Plymell Elevator
  195 E. Craft Rd., Garden City, Finney County, 67846 KS
• Rock Island Elevator
  6890 E Rd 5, Ulysses, Stanton County, 67880 KS
• Shields Elevator
  7 E. Hwy 4, Shields, Lane County, 67839 KS
  Phone number: 620-397-5520
• Tennis Elevator
  2790 W. Tennis Rd., Garden City, Finney County, 67846 KS
• Ulysses Elevator
  501 S. Colorado, Ulysses, Grant County, 67880 KS
• Wolf Elevator
  12835 W. Lowe Rd., Deerfield, Finney County, 67838 KS