Pros
Mid-States is a purchasing cooperative owned by and operated exclusively for a group of very successful independent farm & ranch retailers. Brands like: Murdoch's, C-A-L Ranch, Coastal Farm & Ranch, Big R, Runnings, Atwoods, Theisens, Orscheln, to name a few.
Mid-States provides central services to these retailers and operates with a relatively casual or family yet results-based culture. Great people, great clients, strong financials and a great company led by a very competent, motivated and strong leadership team!
Cons
Purchasing cooperatives operate on behalf of their stockholders. So growth & change are dictated somewhat by the pace and growth of the stockholder companies.