Serving Belgrade and its Surrounding Communities for more than 90 Years
At Belgrade Cooperative, farmers know us as their full-service provider for nutrient management, precision ag services, seed selection, crop protection and fuel delivery needs. Residential and commercial customers rely on our timely propane delivery service to keep their homes and businesses warm in the winter. And everyone in the Belgrade area knows of our convenience store – Coop’s Corner – as the one-stop shop for a number of great products including Cenex gasoline and freshly prepared foods.
While different components of our business and even our name has changed since we were founded as Central Minnesota Cooperative Oil Company back in 1927, our commitment to providing quality customer service has always been our top priority.
Our mission at Belgrade Cooperative is to create superior value by utilizing the buying power of our members, providing an exceptional customer experience, and bringing quality products to market while focusing on profits for the operations of our members.
We invite you to learn more about the products and services we provide in Energy and Agromony.
The Belgrade Co-op is governed by a seven-person board with a 12-year term limit. The board of directors is made up of local agricultural leaders who are not just recognized for their expertise, but for their willingness to volunteer their skills to the betterment of the cooperation. Their objective is to uphold the mission of the co-op and position the organization for future success and profitability for its members.
Justin lives south of Belgrade and is in his 1st year on the board. He farms a little over 500 acres with his father. They plant corn, peas, soybeans, oats and alfalfa. They also raise beef cows, Holstein and colored steers, and custom finish hogs.
Chad lives north of Belgrade on his family farm and is in his 5th year on the board. He farms 750 acres of corn, beans, small grain and hay. He also has a herd of beef cow-calf pairs.
Jeremy lives in Atwater and is in his 2nd year on the board. He farms 2,200 acres of corn, soybeans, peas and sweet corn.
Gary lives in Belgrade and is in his 4th year on the board; he holds the position of vice-chair. He has been a member of the co-op his entire life and farms with his wife, Kim, in partnership with his brother, Allen. They were dairy farmers before selling the herd in 2013 and now raise corn and soybeans on 750 owned acres and 250 rented.
Keith lives in Freeport with his wife, where they raised five children and dairy farmed for 28 years before selling the cows two years ago. They plant corn, soybeans and small grains on 248 acres. He has been on the board for more than two years.
Lives in Pennock, MN and has been on the board for eight years. He holds the position of secretary. He farms 5,000 acres with his family and grows corn, soybeans and sugar beets.
Mark lives by New London and has been on the board for six years. He is in his 1st year as President. He farms 1,200 acres of soybeans and corn in addition to his beef cattle.
To serve our customers better, we have two locations in Stearns County: