Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association is pleased to announce the acquisition of HAAS Livestock Selling Agency, located in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. As part of this acquisition, HAAS Livestock Sales, a wholly owned subsidiary of Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association, has been formed and will assume the assets and marketing of livestock previously handled by HAAS Livestock Selling Agency, with the first sale being Monday, April 6, 2026.
HAAS Livestock Sales will operate as Equity’s first subsidiary livestock market in Minnesota, marking an important milestone in the cooperative’s continued growth and service to livestock producers across the Midwest and beyond.
The newly formed HAAS Livestock Sales will continue to lease the existing Cannon Falls facility, with the intention of maintaining and growing livestock sales at the current location. Equity plans to build upon the strong foundation established by HAAS while expanding services available to local producers.
“Our plan is to grow the Cannon Falls market and offer the full range of services and support that Equity provides across our other 11 markets,” said Mark Clarke, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association. “We are proud to carry on the HAAS name and continue to offer the great service that producers have been accustomed to.” Producers marketing livestock through HAAS Livestock Sales will gain access to Equity’s comprehensive suite of services, including marketing expertise along with financial and risk management tools. Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association looks forward to continuing livestock sales in Cannon Falls through HAAS Livestock Sales and building upon the strong relationships already established in the area.
