Northern Partners Coop

Northern Partners Cooperative is a full-service cooperative based in Mendota, Illinois. The business is owned and operated by its patrons, with 34 employees and annual revenue of $17.4 million. Northern Partners Cooperative offers a variety of products and services designed to benefit its members, who are farmers and other agricultural businesses. The cooperative's focus is on providing its customers with access to competitive markets for their products, strengthening their bargaining power, and managing risk. A key feature of Northern Partners Cooperative is its patronage-based earnings model. The cooperative returns profits to its members as dividends, helping to boost their income or reduce the cost of goods and services. Additionally, the cooperative is governed by a board of directors elected by its members, ensuring a high level of accountability and democratic decision-making. For more information, visit the company website at northernpartners.net.