Cooperative Family Stories

Celebrating Your Heritage, Growing Our Future Together

CFS is proud to introduce the Cooperative Family Stories campaign, celebrating the families who’ve made our cooperative what it is today. We’re inviting families to share their connection to CFS and its legacy cooperatives, reflecting on their history and highlighting the vital role the cooperative plays in their lives—past, present, and future.

CFS will select three families to feature in this special campaign:

Each family will participate in a professional video showcasing their unique story, to be highlighted on CFS social media, our website, and other platforms.
Winners will be voted on by CFS members, and the results will be announced at the 2026 CFS Annual Meeting.
Prizes include:

1st Prize: $5,000
2nd & 3rd Prizes: $2,500 each
PLUS – Just for applying, you’ll receive a $50 CFS credit on your account as a thank you!

Applications are due by Deadline - April 30,2025.

1 entry per producer at-risk farm family

Cooperative Family Stories

CFS is proud to introduce the Cooperative Family Stories campaign, celebrating the families who’ve made our cooperative what it is today. We’re inviting families to share their connection to CFS and its legacy cooperatives, reflecting on their history and highlighting the vital role the cooperative plays in their lives—past, present, and future.

How to Apply

Family Information - *1 entry per producer at-risk family

Name*

Customer Number*

Phone*

Email*

Address*

City*

State*

Zip Code*

TELL US YOUR STORY

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FARM

• What does your operation look like? • Is there something that makes it unique? • How has your family’s approach to farming evolved over the years?

YOUR CONNECTION

How has your family been connected to CFS or its legacy cooperatives?• How long have you been a part of the CFS cooperative? • Were previous generations in your family also part of CFS? • Do you have any special memories, milestones, or experiences with CFS?

THE ROLE OF THE CO-OP FOR YOUR FARMS SUCCESS

What role has CFS/Cooperative played in your family’s farming success? • How has CFS helped your farm grow and evolve? • What services, products, or support from CFS have been the most valuable to you? • Can you share an example of a time when CFS made a difference for your operation?

WHY A CO-OP PARTNER IS IMPORTANT IN THE FUTURE

Why is having a cooperative partner like CFS crucial for your future generations’ success? • What does being part of a cooperative mean to you? • How does CFS support the next generation of your farming family? • What would you say to another family about the benefits of being part of CFS?

HIGHLIGHTS OF WORKING WITH CFS

What is your favorite part about working with CFS?• Whether it’s the people, the services, or the values, tell us what makes CFS special to you.

ADVICE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

What advice would you give to the next generation of cooperative members? • Why should young farmers continue to trust and invest in CFS? • What has your experience taught you about the importance of working with a cooperative?

SUBMIT APPLICATION

How to Submit Your Application - Click the submit button below📅 Deadline: All applications must be received by April 30, 2025. 📞 Questions? Contact Stephanie Peterson at speterson@cfscoop.com or 507-475-3328 for more details. 📢 Share your story. Honor your legacy. Inspire the future of farming with CFS!

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Cooperative Family Stories

Celebrating Your Heritage, Growing Our Future Together

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