Meadowland Farmers Coop Donates to Vesta Fire Department
March 2, 2026
Meadowland Farmers Coop donated $2,000 which was matched by CoBank for a total of $4,000 to give to the Vesta Fire Department. These additional funds were received through the CoBank Sharing Success program. The donation will be used towards purchasing equipment for grain bin rescue and to assist in other emergency rescue.
Pictured from left: Travis Welch, Vesta Fire Chief; Jon Ahrens, Meadowland Agronomy Manager; Cal Sleiter, Vesta Fire Department; Ben Schmidt, Meadowland Board of Director
This donation is part of Meadowland’s continued “Community Commitment” program of donating money for specific projects that enhance the community, youth and agriculture of the Meadowland trade area.

