Russellville Southern States Kicks Off National Agriculture Week

Local co-op hosts Todd County Ag Day event to celebrate the industry.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:20pm

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Southern States, a local agricultural cooperative in Russellville, Kentucky, helped kick off National Agriculture Week by hosting a Todd County Ag Day event. Representative Jonathan Houchens spoke about the important role the company plays in supporting the community's farming and gardening needs.

Why it matters

As a major agricultural hub, Russellville and the surrounding Todd County rely heavily on companies like Southern States to provide essential supplies and services to local farmers and gardeners. The Ag Day event helps raise awareness of the agriculture industry's significance to the regional economy.

The details

During the Ag Day event, Southern States employee Charlene Lamirande discussed how the company caters to all gardening and farming needs in the area. The cooperative store in Russellville is stocked with a wide range of products to assist local residents with their agricultural endeavors.

  • National Agriculture Week began on March 16, 2026.

The players

Southern States

A local agricultural cooperative that provides farming and gardening supplies and services to the Russellville, Kentucky community.

Jonathan Houchens

A representative of Southern States who spoke about the company's role in supporting the local agriculture industry.

Charlene Lamirande

An employee of Southern States who discussed the wide range of products the cooperative store offers to meet the needs of local farmers and gardeners.

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What they’re saying

“Southern States in Russellville is prepared to assist in your farming, garden, or daily needs.”

— Charlene Lamirande, Southern States employee

What’s next

The Ag Day event is expected to continue throughout the week as part of the broader National Agriculture Week celebrations.

The takeaway

Southern States' Ag Day event highlights the critical role that agricultural cooperatives play in supporting farmers and gardeners in rural communities like Russellville, ensuring they have access to the supplies and resources they need to thrive.