Sustaining Sponsor Spotlight: Rosen's Inc.
The Ohio AgriBusiness Association is pleased to feature our Sustaining Sponsors in the 2022 Spotlight Series. This week, the focus is on Bronze Sponsor: Rosen's Inc.
Location (Main Headquarters):
RDI – Fairmont MN
Rosen’s Inc. – Liberty MO
Ohio Warehouse – Kenton OH
Year started: 1946
Number of employees: We have 100 employees in various roles within the company.
Number of facilities: Currently operate and maintain 16 warehouses across the Midwest.
Type of services offered: We are a leading agricultural chemical supplier providing distribution services for all the National Manufacturer Brands as well as proprietary products. We strive to be our customers total Ag Chemical Solution Provider now and into the future.
Company history: Rosen’s Diversified, Inc. was founded in 1946, by brothers Elmer and Ludwig Rosen when they returned from service in WWII. Armed with a strong work ethic and passion for excellence, they began buying livestock in rural areas and shipping to Omaha, St. Paul and Sioux City. We have since grown into a holding of vertically integrated business units including: American Foods Group, America’s Service Line, Scientific Life Solutions and Rosen's Inc., yet proudly remain a privately held and family-run business today. The Rosen brothers entered the Ag Chemical business in the late 1950’s when Elmer Rosen began selling feed, fertilizer and chemicals to Farmers. Business sales expanded to dealers as well as elevators and fertilizer plants. Then they began acquiring distributor contracts from the basic suppliers becoming a leading agricultural chemical distributor offering a full line of branded and proprietary agricultural solutions.
How has your company changed over the years? As a Midwest company with roots in agriculture, we know farming has changed over the years and will continue to evolve. Rosen’s Inc. Is dedicated to sourcing only proven products, using the latest technology available. Our customers/partners can be assured of only the safest, most effective crop protection products available on the market today.
How do you see your company growing in the future? As the Agricultural environment continues to change, we are committed to turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. In the era of weed resistance, we provide a sustainable pipeline of new and innovative products that enhance yield and promote improved weed control.
Interesting tidbits about your business: Our meat processing and packaging is the 5th largest beef processing company in the country.
How has OABA helped your business or the agribusiness industry? Education is the key to sustained grow for both our employees and OABA members. OABA continues to give us the opportunity to grow and network at various educational events throughout the year.
Interested in becoming a Sustaining Sponsor in 2023?
Click here to learn more about the program or contact Lauren Prettyman at lprettyman@oaba.net. Sustaining sponsors will automatically be promoted as such at all 2023 OABA events and will not be approached for sponsorship opportunities throughout the year.
Note that because the OABA Educational Trust is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, sponsorships related to this trust are separate from OABA.