Over the past few years, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to serve as CEO of United Farmers Coop. It’s been an honor to work alongside a team that shows up every day with purpose, grit, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. Thanks to that dedication—and the support of a forward-thinking board—UFC has […]
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Winthrop, MN (April 10, 2025) – The boards of directors of Central Region Cooperative (CRC), Sleepy Eye, MN, and United Farmers Cooperative (UFC), Winthrop, MN, announced today their members have approved the plan of merger of the two companies. The cooperatives entered a merger study in early February 2025 to identify operational, economic, and strategic
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Dear United Farmers Cooperative members, Over the past month, a team of UFC and CRC employees met regularly to assess the operational, economic, and strategic benefits of merging our cooperatives. On February 27, they presented their findings to both boards of directors, who unanimously agreed to proceed—pending a successful member vote.
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The United Farmers Cooperative (UFC) and Central Region Cooperative (CRC) Boards of Directors are pleased to announce they have agreed to explore opportunities for further collaboration and will conduct a merger study. A team of employees from the two cooperatives will meet this month to conduct an in-depth review of each company and explore opportunities and benefits of a potential merger. The boards of directors and management staff of both organizations will
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NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE MEMBERS Please join us for the Annual Meeting of the members of United Farmers Cooperative at 10:00AM on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. 9:30 – Registration10:00 – Business Meeting11:30 – Meal UFC Berdan Center705 East 4th StreetWinthrop, MN 55396 Entrance is on the east side of the building. Official Notice: The Annual Meeting of
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By: Todd Kettner, Vice Chairman, UFC Board of Directors Deadline date for nominations: November 1, 2024 Are you passionate about agriculture and the cooperative business model? We are currently accepting nominations for the UFC Board of Directors. We are looking for candidates who reflect our values and are committed to the UFC mission and vision. The UFC
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Our records indicate that the following individuals were issued a payment(s) that is still outstanding. Per our bylaws: This Cooperative may distribute any unclaimed property which has been reported as unclaimed property to the Commissioner of Commerce of the State of Minnesota, to a corporation or organization which is exempt from taxation under Minnesota law.
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At United Farmers Cooperative, we are constantly seeking opportunities to enhance our services and better serve our farming community. With great excitement, we announce that we are exploring a partnership with Munson Lakes Nutrition, specifically for our feed department, focusing on beef and dairy products and offerings. This potential collaboration holds several benefits for our producers: Please
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The UFC Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Ryan Ponwith as an associate board member. In this one-year role, Ryan will serve as a non-voting advisor, gaining insights into board operations while lending his expertise in representing younger growers. Although new to the board, Ryan is no stranger to UFC. He first joined as
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Deadline date for nominations: November 17, 2023 By: Todd Kettner, Vice Chairman, UFC Board of Directors Are you passionate about agriculture and the cooperative business model? We are currently accepting nominations for the UFC Board of Directors. We are looking for candidates who reflect our values and are committed to the UFC mission and vision. The UFC
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