Central Farm Service (CFS) Appoints KC Graner as New CEO, Effective January 1, 2025
Truman, MN – July 16, 2024 – Central Farm Service (CFS) is pleased to announce the appointment of KC Graner as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. KC, who currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Agronomy, will transition into his new role with nearly seven years of exceptional service in his current position. He will succeed Merlyn Kruger, the current CEO, who announced his retirement plans earlier this year.
During his tenure as Senior Vice President of Agronomy, KC has been instrumental in driving significant growth for CFS. Under his leadership, CFS Agronomy revenues have grown from $104 million in sales in 2018 to $173 million in sales in 2023. His unwavering commitment to extreme customer focus and dedication to servicing the owners of CFS has been a cornerstone of this success.
KC's extensive knowledge of the cooperative system and his forward-thinking approach have been evident in his initiatives, such as leading CFS’s digital engagement efforts through the CFS App, enhancing customer interaction and service delivery.