Agtegra Cooperative was formed in February 2018 from a unification of two legacy-rich, farmer-owned cooperatives.
Agtegra Cooperative is governed by an elected board of directors who represent four territorial districts and one at-large district. Each director is an active agricultural member.
Agtegra Cooperative is dedicated to providing the safest workplace possible for all our employees and member-owners. We believe safety is of utmost importance.
Learn about the Proposed Bylaw Amendment and Director and Delegate Nominees.
Agtegra Cooperative is an innovative, farmer-owned grain and agronomy cooperative with more than 6,300 active member-owners in eastern North and South Dakota. In addition to offering grain and agronomy services, Agtegra offers its members aerial application services, fuel, feed, and precision ag hardware and software products and services. Agtegra Cooperative promotes agricultural sustainability through the best applications of science and technology to assist farmers in the production of a safe, healthy and abundant supply of grain in an economically viable system.
Agtegra Cooperative was formed in February 2018 from a unification of two legacy-rich, farmer-owned cooperatives – 95-year-old South Dakota Wheat Growers (Aberdeen, SD) and 102-year-old North Central Farmers Elevator (Ipswich, SD). Both cooperatives formed at the turn of the 20th Century to serve their pioneer customers and communities. Across the sparsely settled countryside, the economic advantages of joining together gave rise to the cooperative legacy of service, value and working together. Over the years, generations of members have worked and adapted to the changes that have occurred throughout agriculture. Agtegra's devotion to superior service, relentless innovation and member success is at the forefront of everything we do. We give members access to the best products, services, and in-field assistance to maximize their production. While dedicating our efforts to the safety of our employees and members in all that we do. We commit to supporting our members and their communities for generations to come.
Successful organizations are those that have a clear focus on how to serve their customers. Agtegra has developed a purpose statement that is designed to give us that kind of focus. The statement is short, easy to remember, and provides a clear direction. The Agtegra purpose statement is: Linking Your Farm to the Future We exist to support our members and patrons, helping you succeed in your operation. As you succeed, you’re able to prepare your farm for the next generation. We want to be there with you, serving as your link in achieving that success, in connecting today to the future. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our members and patrons in this way. These will be the values that guide us in serving you, today and for generations to come.
Agtegra Cooperative is governed by a board made up of active agricultural producers that are elected by our members.
The Board of Directors is backed by Delegates elected by the members. The Delegates serve on the Delegate Council and act as a liaison with the members by providing valuable insight to the Directors.
• Over 60 locations • 50 communities • 22,600 equity holders • Marketing nearly 240 million bushels annually • 6,627 active producer members
Interested members also have the opportunity to apply for a Nonvoting Advisory Director position. Up to two Nonvoting Advisory Directors may be appointed on an annual basis for a one-year term. A nonvoting advisory director will be able to attend, observe and participate in the discussion at regular board meetings, assigned committee meetings and other trainings and meetings available to directors. Each nonvoting advisory director must come from a different district. For applications contact, Val Weisser or at (605) 725-8341. Application Timeline: - August 1 - Application Deadline - Week of August 16 - Nominating Committee to review applicants and conduct interviews - September 20 - Applicants to be notified - Week of December 6 - Orientation (2-hour session)
Chris is Chief Executive Officer for Agtegra Cooperative. He previously served South Dakota Wheat Growers as Senior Vice President of Operations and then Chief Operating Officer from 2013 to 2018. Chris’s cooperative career began in 1993. He held numerous roles in a local cooperative in southwest Iowa where he grew up. In 2000 he joined Farmer’s Cooperative Company (FC) of Farnhamville, IA (which later moved its headquarters to Ames, Iowa). While there he honed skills in operations, department management, cooperative strategy, financial analysis, people management, construction, and merger transitions. Starting in 2002 he served as FC’s Vice President, Feed Division, for six years – followed by two years as Senior Vice President, Agronomy and Feed, and two years as Chief Operating Officer. Chris is a graduate of Iowa State University with a B.S. in Ag Studies, and also holds a one-year Bible Certificate from Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa. He is a staunch advocate for local cooperatives and believes in farmer ownership of the businesses that serve them and in the value they bring to rural communities.
Jason Klootwyk is Chief Operating & Risk Officer for Agtegra Cooperative. He joined Agtegra Cooperative from Bunge North America where he held multiple positions including Specialty Grains Manager, Commercial Manager, Region Manager, Director of Interior Assets, and most recently Director of North American Origination. With Jason's focus on customers and the legacy rich history of the cooperative, he is enjoying his role at Agtegra Cooperative. Jason is a member of the board of directors of the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA). He is a graduate from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ag-Business.
Paul has more than 30 years of experience in finance and has provided key financial insights to increase efficiency and drive profitable growth across various industries. He has held several leadership roles in organizations including KPMG, Cargill, and MTS Systems Corp. Paul’s career highlights include integration of finance operations for numerous acquisitions, oversight of international growth with cost management/margin improvement, implementation of new ERP systems, creation and execution of financial processes, and leadership of multi-cultural business and finance teams. His education and credentials include a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Minnesota State University – Mankato and CPA certification in Minnesota.
Dan Rosenbaum is Chief Information Officer for Agtegra Cooperative, having joined Agtegra from Land O’Lakes where he served 8 years, most recently as Director of Technology Services. In that role, he became well acquainted with the business challenges of cooperatives and how to successfully incorporate enterprise solutions to the ag retail market. Dan previously held leadership positions at Ingersoll Rand and Doosan Infracore International, two large industrial manufacturers. His experience includes global ERP implementations, off-shore development, business process redesign, and delivering business capabilities through the omni channel. Dan actively participates on several advisory boards and holds a B.S. in Management Science and Information Technology from Virginia Tech.
Daryl is the Senior Vice President for Agtegra Cooperative. He previously served as the Vice President, Regional Business Lead – Central Plains at Bayer CropScience in St. Louis. Daryl’s agriculture career began in 1988 as a Sales Representative with the Monsanto Company. The Madison, S.D. area native, has also served as Area Business Manager, Distribution Development Manager, and Strategic Account Manager all with the Monsanto Company. Daryl is committed to serving the ag-industry by utilizing strategic business experience in the ag input sector. He will leverage strong business and people leadership skills along with deep-rooted agricultural experience to contribute at an executive level position. Daryl is a graduate the University of Nebraska – Lincoln with a B.S. in Ag-Business and Finance. Daryl and his wife Kirsten have two children, Jakob and Hannah, both of whom are currently attending college.
Jane Kuhn is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development. Jane has more than 25 years of experience in organization development, human resources management, and communications. Jane has held several leadership roles in various industries including healthcare, financial services, retail, and agricultural equipment manufacturing for organizations including UnitedHealth Group, GMAC-Rescap, Best Buy, The Toro Company, and AGCO Corporation. Major projects included the implementation of talent management, succession planning, performance management, leadership development, organizational culture, and diversity & inclusion. Her education includes a Ph.D. in Human Resources Development from the University of Minnesota, a Master's degree in Communications from North Dakota State University, and an MBA degree focused on Marketing from Minnesota State University - Moorhead. She is also an adjunct faculty member at the U of MN’s Carlson School of Management Human Resources/Industrial Relations program and in their Executive Education program.
The word “cooperative” means working or acting together for a common purpose. As a legacy-rich, future-focused cooperative, Agtegra Cooperative is dedicated to supporting the success of its members and the health of their communities for generations to come. From our strength and stability, we seek to apply our resources to sustaining local, small-town service.
Community Donations At Agtegra Cooperative, we believe supporting strong, stable communities is at the heart of our commitment to our members. As your cooperative, we stand ready to face today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. Our connections begin with our most valued assets: member-owners and their communities.
Our Safety Team - Creating a Culture of Safety
- Director of Safety and Environmental, Beth Locken, who brings more than 15 years’ experience to the position. - Designated regional safety managers help carry safety initiatives throughout Agtegra’s trade territory. - Through continuing education and safety training events across the entire organization, our safety team facilitates ongoing identification of safety strengths and areas for improvement. - Our extended safety team of 40 B.A.S.E. (Behaviors Achieving Safety Excellence) Observers conduct more than 3,800 observations annually aimed at affirming safety practices and behaviors. - Our team of Agtegra Cooperative employees, all dedicated to achieving the highest levels of safety performance every day at all 62 of our locations.