Founded to provide affordable, high-quality seed for Virginia farmers, Southern States Cooperative has grown into an agricultural powerhouse, serving its approximately 300,000 members, mainly in the mid-Atlantic and southern US states. The co-op makes and/or offers just about everything agricultural to its farmer/owners, including animal feed and fertilizer; seed processing; grain marketing; diesel, propane, and home-heating services; wholesale farm supplies; and even bib overalls. Its Southern States and Garden South stores sell farm supplies, garden products, and fuel through some 1,200 retail outlets in 23 states. Other services include crop financing, crop services, and an aquaculture program.