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Don't miss the stories we're proud to share.
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Hearts of golden cheese
Our First Run program has made more than 100 donations
Business
Kozy Shack Pudding's history is a peek into American history
This story is the essence of the American Dream
People
There is a secret to creating delicious, nutritious kid-friendly recipes
Land O'Lakes experts, industry partners and foodservice professionals taste, test and develop new recipes
get social
!
Responsibility
The transformative power of modern dairy
How Land O’Lakes is innovating and investing to strengthen the dairy industry and create products consumers love
People
The new butter emoji: A definitive list of best uses
Nearly 100 years ago Land O’Lakes sold the first butter stick. And finally, there's a butter emoji
Farmer's story
Farmers find a way
From floppy disks and no power steering to the absolute cutting edge of ag tech
Business
WinField United's key to success? Its ownership.
WinField United has troves of data to help farmers make the right decisions and mitigate risk, but their most valuable resource can’t be replicated: local expertise. Brett Bruggeman explains.
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Humanity's role in the ecosystem: It's complicated
Rethinking our roles in shaping a future of food that is sustainable, resilient and diverse is crucial
Business
Building a cutting-edge supply chain for a cutting-edge co-op
Yone Dewberry shares how science -- and the co-op spirit -- work together in our modern supply chain
Farmer's story
Digesting manure and recycling food waste to keep the family farm running
How technology and sustainability lured the the next generation back to Reinford Farms
People
There's a talent gold rush on modern agricultural careers
State-of-the-art labs at the WinField United Innovation Center are a peek into an escalating arms race
People
Investing in the next generation of talent at WinField United
The future of agriculture depends on cultivating excellence
Business
Hay just might be the future of farming
Alfalfa's formula for success: Science, technology and time
People
The land of opportunity for college students
The unique Land O'Lakes Global Food Challenge internship gives the next generation a chance to make a lasting impact -- so apply now
People
Turning data to insights and delivering real-world solutions to the farmer
Teddy Bekele explains how tech, people and our member-owners work together in the digital age of agriculture
Responsibility
Introducing Land O'Lakes Venture37
Building global prosperity through agriculture for nearly 40 years
Responsibility
Addressing mental health in ag communities
Farmers are facing a tough economy which, among other factors, contributes to overall stress
Business
Wind tunnels: Jets, bullet trains, race cars and...spray dynamics
Winfield United is putting cutting-edge science to work for the farmer (and the planet)
Responsibility
Here's how cooperatives are transforming gender equality
Land O'Lakes International Development is tackling gender inequity in the fields, offices and homes in Rwanda
Responsibility
University students are innovating community-driven food insecurity solutions
Two university students/groups were named the first Land O'Lakes, Inc. Cultivate Community competition winners
Business
Celebrating 125 years of Purina Animal Nutrition
With 125 years of innovation history, Purina seeks to solve next generation of animal owners’ biggest challenges
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A rare sustainability achievement
Land O'Lakes, Inc.'s new headquarters building awarded a Platinum LEED certification for sustainability achievement
People
Let's talk about WinField United Canada
Greg McDonald shares how global products and services meet local insights in Saskatchewan
People
Bot Shot: From farm to free throw
What do basketball and agriculture have in common? A future rooted in data, technology and performance
Responsibility
Land O'Lakes at SXSW: We're all part of The Copernicus Project now
The one-of-a-kind activation grabbed minds (and headlines)
Responsibility
What is humanity's role in the food system?
Land O'Lakes reimagines what the future of food looks like with The Copernicus Project at South by Southwest
Business
We don't just talk about farmer-to-fork, we live it every day
Ours is a big, bold story -- demonstrated by our achievements throughout 2018
Responsibility
We're not the center of the universe
So we're challenging beliefs about how our food systems should be at South by Southwest
Farmer's story
Watch: The future (and history) of farming knows no gender
Celebrating women in agriculture on International Women’s Day -- and every day
People
College students: Win seed money and grow your idea
Do you have a food, ag or sustainability project idea to help your community? Lettuce know: Land O'Lakes, Inc. can help fund it
People
Some bonds can never be broken
How Purina is harnessing the power of community to reunite horses and their owners
Responsibility
The 10-billion person question
Science can save the world (but only if we let it)
People
Revolutionizing the food chain
The way we grow, deliver and prepare food is about to change
People
Asking the right questions about food insecurity
Why the future of food will look like the past: Human
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Feeding human progress. Together.
Science plays a critical role in solving food insecurity issues that plague the United States -- and the planet
People
Putting a face to farming
An open, honest dialogue about modern ag
Business
Helping entrepreneurs and elevating the dairy industry
The 2018 Land O'Lakes, Inc. Dairy Accelerator helps participants gain new skills -- and a new community
Business
Wanted: Informed decisions
From the Midwest to East Africa, data and innovative digital solutions are helping farmers assess their options
Farmer's story
Sticking with it
Larry Dufek emerged from personal adversity ready to improve his farm and deepen his relationship with Land O'Lakes
Business
Virtual reality. Voice recognition. Shaping the future of ag tech
Innovation and Land O'Lakes, Inc. are inseparable -- the launch of a new brand is the latest example
People
From typewriters to smartphones to Millennials: 50 years at Purina Animal Nutrition
Jan Braatz started working at Purina during the age of typewriters and telephones -- 50 years later, she's still going strong, only now with computers and texting
Business
We are a power player in the exotic animal feed business
Here are five (much) lesser-known animals our Mazuri business helps feed
Farmer's story
Pete Kappelman: Farming is a big responsibility
Longtime Land O'Lakes board chairman reflects on work on and off the farm
People
Watch: We Are All Together Better
It's not just what we do, it's how we do it
People
Leadership through grit, heart and optimism
The story of a Land O'Lakes leader who learned a very tough -- but lasting -- lesson about resilience
Farmer's story
The most famous song about farming just got rewritten
Land O'Lakes teamed up with singer Maggie Rose and songwriter Liz Rose to spotlight women in agriculture
Business
Building soil health farm-by-farm, acre-by-acre
How Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN is lifting up farmers' conservation efforts, keeping soil productive -- and profitable
Responsibility
Planning a summer trip? Agriculture as a destination in the heartland
Agritourism allows kids and adults to experience farming up close -- and learn about food production
Responsibility
How history links emerging Rwandan farmers to a Fortune 200 co-op
The stunning parallels between the rise of co-ops in post-WWI America and how Rwanda's dairy industry is moving the country forward
Business
Robots are transforming agriculture
How a Purina facility is embracing automation technology to feed human progress
Business
Celebrating results and blazing a new path for sustainability in ag
Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN at two: Results, progress and a peek into the future of agriculture
People
Need talent? Purina feed sales internship delivers
The Purina Feed Sales Internship Program matches our retail-owners with fresh talent and offers interns a one-of-a-kind experience
Business
Farming is evolving, and these living laboratories are just the beginning
We're celebrating 20 years of crop insights, agronomic research and helping farmers feed human progress with the Answer Plot
®
program
Farmer's story
Yes. You can still innovate with milk and chocolate
Hershey's supplier of the year: Land O'Lakes
Farmer's story
Defying stereotypes in the field
Katie Dotterer-Pyle and female farmers show a woman's place is wherever she wants it to be
Business
Agronomy is giving us (a lot) more with less
How Villa Crop Protection is shaping the future of Agriculture in South Africa
People
Tatiana Isabel: All fields are not created equal
That's why Land O'Lakes International Development is focusing on soil fertility in Mozambique
Business
Transforming how Land O'Lakes works
This is how a nearly 100-year-old ag cooperative is working to transform the future
People
Agriculture is not what (or who) you think it is anymore
How Land O'Lakes and MANRRS are recruiting diverse and innovative talent
People
This co-op has a unique ally in global food security
John Ellenberger: Land O'Lakes International Development is Feeding Human Progress
People
A beginner guide to artisan cheese
Vermont Creamery is a pioneer in the artisan cheese movement, using unique, high-quality ingredients in their award-winning products
People
The ag tech teacher
Tony Bolz made a career move from elementary school principal to agronomy sales at WinField United
Business
Investing in a more diverse workforce for food and agriculture
For nearly 10 years, Land O'Lakes, Inc. has supported the nonprofit The BrandLab -- and it's made our company better
People
Who makes curling ice at the Winter Olympics?
WinField United senior warehouse operator by day, assistant head ice technician for USA Curling by night (and weekends)
People
Leading by mentoring
Eilene Olesen's brand of leadership is as simple as it is powerful
Farmer's story
A Farm Bowl to remember
JJ Nunes and Stefon Diggs edge out competition to become Land O'Lakes Farm Bowl champions
Business
How we are delivering health insurance to our members
Individual members and co-ops nationwide find insurance through three services
Business
A promising feed partnership in Kenya
Bidco Land O'Lakes pushes an industry forward through quality and trust
Responsibility
On the cutting edge of conservation and sustainability
Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN Farmer Recognition and Innovation Summit honors a small group of inspiring farmers
People
How we embody the future of workplace diversity and inclusion
Philomena Morrissey Satre looks to bring ambition and realism to diversity in the Land O'Lakes workplace
Business
Beth Ford: Looking back and moving forward
From agriculture policy and trade to the retail revolution and data, it's time to prepare for 2018
Business
The modern day odd couple
The how (and the why) behind the tech giant teaming up with a farmer-owned co-op historically best-known for butter
Business
California (dairy) girl
An undaunted talent defying boundaries in the ag industry, from quality roles to leadership positions
People
Dairy Woman of the Year is a leading industry voice: Marilyn Hershey
Since 1969, the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., has recognized dairy farmers for outstanding work and dedication to the dairy industry
Business
Taking the next steps in the WinField United merger
As consolidation rocks agriculture, we're investing in agronomic leadership
Business
Strong business and ag headwinds offer leaders a unique opportunity
Beth Ford's advice to the next generation of leaders
People
Small-town values at work in the Twin Cities
Esther Cortez and Land O'Lakes Amigos give back to the Latino and Hispanic communities
Responsibility
The Zebu of Madagascar
Livestock brings prosperity and prestige to the Malagasy
People
Embracing change, from Kenya to Iowa to WinField United
A tale of culture shock, growth and putting a strategic mind to work for agriculture
People
How coconuts feed human progress
The coconut tree gives a Sri Lankan community hope
Business
Answering an Answer Plot question
Partnership with UMN students answers agriculture questions with data
Business
Farmers and food bloggers share the farm story
LAND O LAKES brand taps into passions for storytelling
People
War gaming to warehousing
Marine Corps veteran Nick Boyles finds a second career at Purina Animal Nutrition
People
Sunrise to Sunset: Photos from the farm
For June Dairy Month, we asked our member-owners to share real-life photos and stories of dairy farming
People
From garbage collector to alfalfa plant manager
'That’s how I grew up. You got out of bed, you worked, you worked hard'
Business
Welcome to the family, Vermont Creamery
Coming together just makes sense for our employees, for our customers and for our plans to do good in the world.
People
Meet a modern farmer: Burli Hopkins
With tattoos and a wicked sense of humor, he’s not your typical dairy farmer
Business
The farmer feeds us all
New Land O'Lakes commercial highlights commitment to feeding human progress
Business
Introducing WinField® United
A year of merger, a new brand, a new crop year
People
5 Essential life hacks for driving a global business
It takes unique skills to understand and know how to drive business results to meet challenges
People
An extra special delivery
Babies and parents enjoy enhanced maternity and new parental leaves
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