barry county
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Well, loyalty in the ag industry apparently has gone by the way side. I currently work for a family owned single store dealership. We have a large customer base, and do a good deal of sales. The owners of the store had no intention of closing or selling out for the quite some time. However, since John Deere wants only multi store operations, we have been forced out. Deere did not renew out contract this year. Our territory was purchased by a larger multi store organization, who will be building a new dealership about 25 miles from us. Unfortunately, we will be closing when the new store opens. Today I was informed that the new dealership will not have "room for me as an employee at the new location". So....just like that, come December 1st, I will no longer have a job. Thanks John Deere... End of rant.