Your Local Co-op
Full Service, Member Owned
The one stop agricultural headquarters for West Central Minnesota.
As a full-service, member-owned cooperative, Farmers Co-op Oil Company of Clara City originated in 1955.
In nearly 70 years of serving and supporting area farmers, we’ve made a loyal commitment to always help famers do what’s best for their operation. We offer a complete lineup of high-quality agronomy products and services, refined fuels, propane and lubricants.
We also help our residential customers keep warm in the winter months and commercial customers running smoothly throughout the year by ensuring they always have access to a reliable supply of propane. In addition, our C-Store has Cenex® gasoline and diesel fuels with an Auto Service Center all under one roof. In December 2017 we built a new Napa® Store right next to our C-Store.
Patron Owned
Nearly 70 Years of Service
Farmers Co-op Oil Company of Clara City is a member-owned cooperative driven by the very consumers utilizing our products and services every day. Currently, Farmers Co-op Oil Co. has over 1,500 Patrons throughout West Central Minnesota.
As the one stop agricultural headquarters for West Central Minnesota, our membership continues to grow. We provide superior value to our Patrons through our full service cooperative with operations in agronomy, farm and home energy supply, bulk and retail fuel, propane, vehicle maintenance and repair, tire sales and farm supplies.
When you support Farmers Co-op Oil Company of Clara City the profits accrued are distributed and reinvested within the local communities. As a loyal customer and Patron of our cooperative, your patronage will pay you back in dividends!
Apply to Become a Member Today
WHO: Any person (individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, estate, trust or any other entity) who is engaged in the production of agricultural products and who desires to obtain the benefits of Farmers Co-op Oil Company of Clara City may apply to become a member of the cooperative.
HOW: To become a patron, you must first fill out a consent card and credit application.
WHAT’S NEXT: Membership application is approved through a set of defined standards by the General Manager of Farmers Co-op Oil Co. Upon approval you are now part of the Farmers Co-op Membership and begin to accrue patron benefits.
MEMBER BENEFITS: Members will benefit from the Co-op’s success by sharing in the earnings based on the amount of business they do with the cooperative. The dividends earned by patrons are a sum of money paid out from the profits for that year. You will receive 30% of your dividend in a check, with 70% being put in your equity to be paid out to you at age 70 or Stock Retirement year. We are currently paid out to 2005.
CHARGE ACCOUNTS: If you choose to charge on your account, charges must be paid in full by the end of the following month.
Our Board of Directors
Agricultural Business Leaders
Our Board of Directors is made up of local, agricultural business leaders, who are recognized for their industry expertise, as well as economic and community development skills.
Board member responsibilities include establishing and maintaining legal compliances, safeguarding the best interests of Co-op members, providing operating requirements, setting performance measurement metrics. Directors have been elected from the membership to serve a three year term representing growers in the Co-op’s business territory.
Phillip Pieper
President
Lee Bosch
Vice President
Brian Harguth
Secretary/Treasurer
Chad Gunter
Director
Cory Janssen
Director
Current Job Openings
Farmers Co-op Oil Company of Clara City strives to create a workplace environment in which team members are able to thrive. We seek to employ people who value customer service; those who find satisfaction in a job well done and who will go out of their way to help the team succeed.
As a growing cooperative, we are always searching for top-quality individuals with the desire to advance their career to the next level. We offer equal employment opportunities in multiple career sectors.
Below is a list of current openings within our company. To be considered for a position please submit your resume and application package to farm@farmerscoopoil.com. Applications may also be dropped off at the Main Office of Farmers Co-op Oil Company during business hours.
We are the Ultimate Resource to ensure Farmers Premium Yields in Crop Production.
LOCAL DATA AND RESULTS
Custom recommendations based on extensive localized data with targeted agronomic management tips.
TOP GENETICS WITH PROVEN TRAITS
On-hand seed selection includes the highest performing genetics combined with proven traits and technologies.
CROP SOLUTIONS THAT YEILD PROFIT
Solutions to feed and protect crops today, improve the soil health for tomorrow and result in bigger yields.
SERVICE INVESTED IN YOUR SUCCESS
From Soil and Tissue Sampling to Custom Applications and precision ag tools we remove yield-limiting factors.
KEEPING YOU RUNNING
Our Auto Shop, Napa Auto Parts and our mobile Tire Truck will keep you on the road and in the field.
MEETING YOUR ENERGY NEEDS
Bulk fuel, lubricants and energy solutions for farm and home and business in West Central Minnesota.
Internship Opportunities
Farmers Co-op Oil Company of Clara City offers agricultural internship experiences to a limited number of college underclassmen. Our Internship Program creates immediate value through furthering the participant’s knowledge and real-world experience in agriculture.
We require each participant be paired with a mentor from Farmers Co-op Oil Company. Our expert mentor will share valuable insights and training over the course of the intern duration. Throughout this internship, students will garner experience in agronomy operations and cooperative functions.
Our mentorship program has launched the successful careers of many agronomy experts.
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The one stop agricultural headquarters for West Central Minnesota.
