MFA Cooperative Association No. 2
celebrates 100th anniversary

The pork burgers and bratwursts sizzling on the grill were more than just a way to feed guests at the 100th anniversary celebration of MFA Cooperative Association No. 2 in Washington on Sept. 4. The meal represented the sense of community that has characterized this local MFA affiliate since it was incorporated Aug. 2, 1919.
“Every year, we purchase a couple of hogs at the Washington Town and Country Fair’s Blue Ribbon Auction, and this year, we had one of them processed into burgers and brats for our customer appreciation day,” said Co-op General Manager Paul Brune. “It’s 4-H and FFA members . . . .