Berwick Oil and Ag Partners Announce Second Membership Merger Vote
Feb 19, 2026
February 19, 2026 – Berwick Oil Company and Ag Partners Cooperative have announced plans to conduct a second membership vote on their proposed merger following strong member interest and continued engagement since the initial vote in November 2025.
While a majority of Berwick Oil voting members in attendance at the November vote supported the merger, the vote did not meet the two-thirds majority required by Kansas law for cooperative merger approval.
Since that time, Berwick Oil leadership has heard from a significant number of patrons expressing interest in holding a second vote. Over the past several weeks, Berwick Oil and Ag Partners hosted joint Energy customer meetings, during which the possibility of a second vote was discussed. Feedback from meeting attendees and additional patrons was overwhelmingly supportive of moving forward with another vote.
As a result, both Boards of Directors have elected to proceed with a second merger vote.
Voting Details
The second merger vote will take place on March 11, 2026 at the Main Event in Sabetha, Kansas. Voting hours will be 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
In accordance with Kansas state law, only Berwick Oil voting members will participate in the vote due to the difference in overall member equity between the two cooperatives.
Both Boards of Directors and management teams believe the merger is in the best interest of both cooperatives. A comprehensive feasibility study and due diligence conducted over the last year demonstrated opportunities for operational efficiencies, expanded services, cost savings, and long-term stability for customers, while maintaining strong local service.
For further background on the merger agreement visit the links below:
Berwick Oil Company and Ag Partners Cooperative Inc. Announce Merger Talks
Berwick Oil and Ag Partners Announce Merger Agreement
ABOUT BERWICK OIL
The Berwick Cooperative Oil Company was formed by a group of farmers who wanted to buy fuel at discounted prices. From these early pioneers, The Berwick Cooperative Oil Company was incorporated on March 10, 1928, and today is one of the oldest and longest operating businesses in Sabetha, KS. The original storage tanks were located in Berwick, a small town just northwest of Sabetha, KS
Website: https://www.berwickoil.com
CONTACT FOR BERWICK
Ashley Shupp, General Manager
ashley.shupp@berwickoil.com
785-284-2227
ABOUT AG PARTNERS
Ag Partners Cooperative was established in 1936 and is a full-service, patron-owned cooperative, serving more than 30 communities in northeast Kansas, southeast Nebraska, and western Missouri. We have worked alongside generations of patrons in the communities that we serve. Ag Partners is committed to serving their communities and dedicated to providing competitive prices and valuable services to their members.
Website: agpartnerscoop.com
CONTACT FOR AG PARTNERS
Wes Spohr, CEO
wesspohr@agpartnerscoop.com
785-336-6153