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
Human Resources Manager
Beth Magnusson
Controller
COMMUNITY
SUMMER SAFETY MESSAGE
THE SUMMER SEASON IS UPON US AND WITH THAT COMES A VARIETY OF SAFETY HAZARDS ON THE FARM; hEAT ILLNESSES, CHEMICAL SAFETY, AND YOUTH ON THE FARM TO NAME A FEW.
- STAY COOL AND HYDRATED
- KEEP CHEMICALS OUT OF CHILDRENS REACH AND WEAR THE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN HANDLING CHEMICALS
- KEEP CHILDREN OUT OF HARMS WAY WHEN ENCOUNTERING EQUIPMENT AND FARM ANIMALS
Have a safe SUMMER SEASON FROM all of us at UFC!
Doug Hoffmann
Safety Director
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. We want to make sure everyone of our employees goes home safelty each day.
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. Look for the safety banner with the yearly safety themes at all of our locations. We have activities throughout the week which include: daily safety messages, daily safety trivia, location tours, appreciation meals for all our employees, and drawings for prizes. This is one week we put an emphasis on safety, but we practice safety all year round.
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.