Livestock group forms co-op

The first annual meeting of the CPoW Livestock Processors Cooperative Association was held in Odessa March 28. A total of 59 members and guests, of which 32 members cast ballots, attended the meeting in Odessa and enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by 231 North Catering of Reardan.

The primary orders of business were election of the expanded board and to celebrate how much progress the association has made since this time last year.

We have met the requirements to secure the $1.2 million, zero-interest CERB loan, raised private investment capital (still seeking about $200,000 additional for ope...