Veteran Employee Reflects on Evolution of his Cooperative

Veteran Employee Reflects on Evolution of his Cooperative

A newspaper clipping featuring a black-and-white photograph and an article about the Durham Farmers' County Co-operative. The title reads, "Veteran employee reflects on evolution of his cooperative." The photograph shows four men dressed in suits, identified as employees from the co-operative: Don Mercer, Angus Loucks, Ernest Spry, and Gord Simpson, standing during the opening of the co-op’s new mill in 1958. The article appears to detail the history and evolution of the cooperative. It describes Don Mercer's long career and reflections on changes within the cooperative, including its transition to using electricity for feed milling. Mercer shares personal anecdotes and emphasizes the cooperative's impact on the community and his life. The article also highlights his dedication to his work and the company’s role in serving regional farmers.