To Our Valued Customer, With the merger of UFC and CRC taking effect on September 1, 2025, Central United Cooperative is officially underway. There will be a four-day system blackout period from September 2–5, during which both UFC and CRC OFFICE locations will not conduct business as usual. During this time, we will be converting […]
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To our valued customers, Beginning May 5th, United Farmers Coop will begin the process of permanently closing our Lafayette grain elevator. This decision hasn’t come lightly, and we’re committed to being transparent about what’s ahead and why. For the past several years, we’ve had ongoing conversations about the future of the Lafayette elevator. During that
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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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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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Jeff Manderscheid, Chairman of the Board, UFC At UFC, our focus is simple—doing what’s right for our member-owners, the cooperative system, our employees, and the communities we serve. As we look to the future, the UFC Board of Directors is committed to making strategic decisions that benefit the entire cooperative system, always keeping our member-owners
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MITCH ALTERMATT, CEO & General Manager Fiscal year 2024 was a milestone for United Farmers Coop, landing as one of the top three most profitable years in our 109-year history. In today’s challenging economic environment, that speaks volumes. Our success reflects our ability to seize opportunities while navigating the hurdles in front of us—but as
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Jonathan Olmscheid, Chief Financial Officer As another harvest season wraps up across UFC’s trade territory and we close the books on yet another fiscal year, I want to start with a sincere “THANK YOU.” To our hardworking employees and loyal patrons—your support has made 2024 a success. Together, we’re building a stronger cooperative, and we
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JIM CARLSON, VICE PRESIDENT OF AGRONOMY As we close out another year, we’re pleased to report our third consecutive year of positive bottom-line results. This success stems from strategic investments in our facilities, equipment, and—most importantly—our people. We continue to prioritize what’s necessary to support our growth and meet your needs, ensuring that our operations
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