We are proud to share that Michael Watercutter, our Conservation Agronomist and a fourth‑generation Ohio farmer, has been named a 2026 Ohio Master Farmer Award recipient. This honor recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and stewardship in agriculture, qualities Michael exemplifies in every aspect of his work.
We are proud to share that Michael Watercutter, our Conservation Agronomist and a fourth‑generation Ohio farmer, has been named a 2026 Ohio Master Farmer Award recipient. This honor recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and stewardship in agriculture, qualities Michael exemplifies in every aspect of his work.
Mercer Landmark, in an ongoing partnership with American Farmland Trust, is thrilled to announce the creation of the Consumer Brand Engagement Specialist position—a strategic role designed to deepen our impact within the agricultural community and supply chain.
We want to share an update on a couple of exciting projects that represent significant improvements to our system and position us well for continued growth.
Earlier this year, we shared that Mercer Landmark, Sunrise Cooperative, and Centerra Cooperative had begun exploring unification opportunities. Since that initial communication, our Board of Directors and management team have conducted extensive due diligence and carefully evaluated the potential impact to our members, employees, business partners, and the cooperative system as a whole.
Following a joint meeting on July 23, 2025, the Boards of Directors of Mercer Landmark, Sunrise Cooperative, and Centerra Cooperative are pleased to announce their collective decision to further explore the potential value of unifying operations across the three cooperatives.
