Premier Farm Credit to return $6.75 million to member-owners in 2024

Local ag-lending cooperative, Premier Farm Credit, will pay a record $6.75 million in cash patronage to its customer-owners in early 2024. The financial services cooperative has returned more than $87 million through its Patronage Dividend Program. This year marks the 27th consecutive year a patronage has been paid.

As a customer-owned cooperative, Premier Farm Credit understands that extra capital can make a big difference in a customer’s operation. The checks are a significant benefit to the member-owners and also to local communities. It is also in line with the mission-driven approach of P...