Jansen Selected to Land O'Lakes Executive Council

Apr 26, 2017


EFFINGHAM, Ill. -- The Equity’s board chairperson, Nick Jansen of Mason, Illinois, was recently selected to the Land O’Lakes, Inc. Executive Council following the national cooperative’s annual meeting in Minneapolis, Minn.
 
Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of America’s premier agribusiness and food companies, is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods.  With 2016 annual sales of $13 billion, Land O’Lakes today operates some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production including LAND O LAKES® Dairy Foods, Purina Animal Nutrition and WinField® United and Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN™.  The company does business in all 50 states and more than 60 countries.  Land O’Lakes, Inc. corporate headquarters are located in Arden Hills, Minn.
 
He will represent over 20 states in Region 4. Among his duties will be serving on the nominating committee which is responsible for identifying, recruiting and developing candidates to serve as elected leaders for the cooperative.
 
Jansen, along with his two brothers and nephew run a second-generation grain farming operation. Jansen has served on various school and church boards and committees.
 
Jansen was nominated for the position by The Equity, CEO Bruce Vernon.  Nick is the Chairman of the Board for The Equity and has served on the board since 1987.

Read More News

Jul 12, 2024
The Equity hires Dr. Eric Oseland as Lead Agronomist to join their team. 
Apr 19, 2024
A historic deal between two well respected Illinois grain and agronomy company
Mar 14, 2023
Green Creek Drone Company is focused on making cutting edge drone sprayer technology available to corn, soybean, and wheat producers across the Midwest. This technology allows producers to “Take Control” of aerial applications made to their crops. Green Creek Drone Company will also be working closely with The Equity’s Agronomy Department providing custom application of fungicides in select areas through the first growing season. Tony Weber who has years of experience with drone applications will be leading the team as General Manager.