It started back in 1915 when farmers united to achieve better milk prices. Lafayette Co-op Creamery started with just 2 employees. Today, United Farmers Cooperative has grown to over 200 full time employees. That number grows to over 250 with our valued part time and seasonal employees.
Our membership has grown as well. From that first group of dairy farmers to our membership now, many legacy's of local cooperatives have united together to serve our agriculture communities. We are proud of our rich history and deep roots.
Our mission is to be a trusted partner for the high-quality, dependable products, services and insights that help those who count on us to achieve their goals.
Our vision is to provide sustainable solutions and exceptional service that enables current and future generations to achieve success.
People...Pride...Purpose... Since 1915
Board of Directors
Jeff Manderscheid
Chairman
Jeff Manderscheid
Chairman
Todd Kettner
Vice Chairman
Todd Kettner
Vice Chairman
Tyler Stehr
Secretary
Tyler Stehr
Secretary
Kurt Martens
Director
Kurt Martens
Director
Kevin Lindeman
Director
Kevin Lindeman
Director
Jeff Franta
Director
Jeff Franta
Director
Ryan Mackenthun
Director
Ryan Mackenthun
Director
Contact the Board
If you would like to contact our board, please feel free to email UFCBoard@ufcmn.com
Leadership, united.
All hailing from different areas of expertise, meet the men and women who lead and support our teams. Their unique areas of expertise contribute to the success of your coop.
Mitch Altermatt
CEO / General Manager
Jonathan Olmscheid
Chief Financial Officer
Ryan Altmann
Director of IT
Jason Tews
Vice President of Grain & Feed
Darv Turbes
Vice President of Energy
Jim Carlson
Vice President of Agronomy
Chad Wilson
Vice President of Ag Services
Jenny Krohn
Training and Development Manager
Cheri LeBrun
Human Resource Manager
Beth Magnusson
Controller
COMMUNITY
FALL SAFETY MESSAGE
Fall harvest is soon underway. Be mindful of your safety and the others around you during this busy harvest season. Slow down, get plenty of rest, operate equipment safely and make sure guards are all in place. avoid entering grain bins if possible, if not, make sure the air quality is good and you have a spotter watching from outside. If you have youth helping, make sure they are mentally and physically able to perform the jobs assigned to them.
Have a safe and prosperous fall harvest from all of us at UFC!
Doug Hoffmann
Safety Director
NATIONAL FARM SAFETY WEEK | SEPTEMBER 18th - 24th, 2022
https://www.necasag.org/nationalfarmsafetyandhealthweek/
UFC is invested in creating a positive safety culture for every employee across all locations. Safety culture is acheived when people start thinking of it as a daily practice and not just a set of rules and guidelines to follow. Our Soar to Safety program and fun activities like safety week, help us promote safety culture across UFC.
Every year at the end of July, we host a safety week at UFC. We kick off the week wearing our safety shirts with the years theme and host an employee and family picnic on Monday nights with different health screening and wellness activities to participate in. Each remaing day has its own safety topic that promote safety at both work and home!
About the account application process:
Account applications may take up to 5 business days from the time they are received by United Farmers Coop credit department to be reviewed and processed.
The Sales Tax Exemption certificate (Certificate of Exemption, Form ST3) is to be completed by accounts who are exempt from state sales tax.
If you would like your account or budget account or both paid automatically on the 25th of each month please complete the ACH form and make sure to clarify regular terms or budget account.
It is very important to complete the application in its entirety. Incomplete applications may
cause delays in the application review and account set up process.
Questions?
Please call us at 507-232-1000.