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Mitch Altermatt to Step Down as UFC CEO, Will Lead Crystal Valley Cooperative

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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Central Region Cooperative and United Farmers Cooperative membership approve merger

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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United Farmers Cooperative and Central Region Cooperative Announce Merger Study

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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Now Accepting Nominations for the UFC Board of Directors

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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To Our Valued Customer: UFC EXPLORES PARTNERSHIP WITH MUNSON LAKES NUTRITION

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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UFC Welcomes Ryan Ponwith to Board of Directors as Associate Board Member

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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NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE UFC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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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