Primera announced that Marion Ag Service has joined its cooperative as a member-owner, underscoring the company’s commitment to strengthening independent distribution in the turf, ornamental and specialty green industry. With more than 50 years of experience, Marion Ag has provided technical leadership and innovation, from its origins as a regional fertilizer blender in 1967 to today’s role as a partner for growers in the West.
Marion Ag’s commitment to trusted agronomic services is reflected in their comprehensive soil health and nutrient delivery programs, which harness proprietary controlled-release technologies aiming to enhance turf quality and ornamental plant performance. Marion Ag, headquartered in St. Paul, Ore., services the Pacific Northwest from three locations and has built a nutritional presence in turf and ornamental under the SitePro turf fertilizers and Entrust horticulture fertilizer brands.
“Joining Primera represents the next chapter in Marion Ag’s growth in the specialty business,” said Jeff Freeman, chief strategy and marketing officer of Marion Ag Service. “Our expertise in the turf and ornamental markets aligned with the strong network of Primera preferred suppliers, and member-owners will help us execute on our strategic growth initiatives together.”
“Marion Ag’s strong reputation, commitment to integrity and ability to serve an underserved market align well with Primera’s mission to elevate member success. Their addition to our network brings new opportunities to strengthen regional support and enhance our supplier diversity in key categories,” said Samantha Miller, vice president of member excellence.
The addition of Marion Ag exemplifies Primera’s strategy of aligning with independent distributors to strengthen the company’s presence in underserved regions. Marion Ag, with the company’s strong focus on horticulture and plant nutrition, brings technical expertise and product innovation that complement its network. Their inclusion reinforces Primera’s commitment to expanding access to solutions while supporting member-owners in delivering increased value to its customers.
