Co-ops Acquire Blair’s Ag Retail Sites

Sep 04, 2025
By Jean-Paul McDonald
Assistant Editor, North American Content, Farms.com

FCL completes transition of Blair’s stores to local Co-ops

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) has announced the sale of six Blair’s Family of Companies (BCS) ag retail locations to four local Co-ops, marking the end of a major transition. This change follows FCL’s purchase of all remaining shares in its joint venture with the Blair’s family, which began in 2021.

The Co-ops acquiring the sites are Prairie Co-op, Riverbend Co-op, Moose Jaw Co-op, and Saskatoon Co-op. Under the new arrangement, Prairie Co-op will take over the McLean ag retail store, while Riverbend Co-op will assume the Nokomis and Lanigan locations. Moose Jaw Co-op will manage the Liberty site, and Saskatoon Co-op will acquire the Rosthern and Watrous locations.

In addition, Riverbend Co-op will acquire an ammonia bullet in Davidson, and Lake Country Co-op will take ownership of one in Petrofka. These facilities will continue to support farm operations with essential crop and input services.

“The joint venture with the Blair’s family has been a positive, mutually beneficial partnership as Co-op continues to grow its Ag retail footprint across Western Canada,” said Ron Healey, FCL Vice President, Energy & Ag. “With today’s announcement, we are excited to see four local Co-ops take over operation of these sites.”

“Today is the culmination of more than 75 proud years of the Blair’s family in the Ag retail business,” said Kevin Blair, CEO Blair’s Family of Companies. “With the sale to Co-op, we know we have found a partner who will be dedicated to service, share our passion for our customers and whose values are firmly rooted in community. We know Co-op will bring the knowledge, expertise and dedication our customers have come to expect and deserve.”

The local Co-ops officially assumed operation of these sites on September 2, 2025. Customers can expect the same quality of service, trusted agronomic advice, and expanded farm fuel options. They will also be able to use their Co-op membership number for purchases, strengthening the connection between farm families and community-owned cooperatives.

This transition highlights the long-standing role of Co-ops in ensuring agricultural services remain rooted in community, while honoring the Blair family’s proud history in Western Canadian farming.

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