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Sharing the strength of the cooperative model

We see the power and value of our system each day

At Land O’Lakes, our identity is rooted in our history as a 103-year-old cooperative, and we see the power and value of our system each day. The cooperative model strengthens local economies and bolsters the livelihoods of countless families across rural communities.     

One primary benefit of the cooperative system is working together to advance shared policy goals in support of our businesses, industries and communities. We do this by combining the national brand recognition of our businesses with the local leadership of our farmer and ag retail-owners to maximize our impact. 

We continuously focus on our grassroots advocacy efforts alongside our member-owners in communities across the country. We’ll be sharing some of those recent efforts throughout this year’s National Co-Op Month. Learn more here:   
  • Land O’Lakes Board Director Steve Harnish of Central Manor Dairy joined U.S. Congressman Lloyd Smucker to discuss the Section 199A tax provision: Lancaster Online 
  • ​Strengthening Our Cooperatives Op-ed in Nebraska with Frontier Cooperative CEO Jeremy Wilhelm: Lincoln Journal Star 
  • Farm Policy is Important Op-ed in Kansas with Alliance Ag & Grain CEO Stan Stark: Kansas Reflector
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The cooperative model strengthens local economies and bolsters the livelihoods of countless families across rural communities.

Michelle Ngo

Michelle Ngo

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Michelle Ngo

Michelle joined the Land O'Lakes Communications Team in 2021.
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