Mid-County Newsletter MCnewsletter-spring11 | Page 5

MID-COUNTY MESSENGER www.midcountycoop.com Page 5 Mid-County Coop selects new board member Jim Dieball of rural Green Isle was recently welcomed as the newest board member of Mid-County Coop in Cologne. “It should be a good experience,” said Dieball, who has been a Mid- County Coop customer since 2000. Dieball shares a 120-cow dairy farm with his parents, Karl and Rosemary. Dieball, his wife Wendy, and two young daughters all enjoy country liv- ing. The family grows several acres of corn, soybeans, and alfalfa each year. As part of the Mid-County Coop board, Dieball will have the oppor- tunity to provide his input regarding company decisions. “I’ve never been on a co-op board before, so it’s going to be a great learn- ing experience,” Dieball said. Although this three-year term will be Dieball’s fi rst time on a co-op board, he has also been active in his community through Sibley County’s Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA). Dieball said he is excited to help Mid-County Coop continue to make wise, responsible decisions. Mid County Board of Directors 2011. Left to right – Leonard Hoen Jr., Jim Dieball, David Williams, Brian Krause, Paul Stuewe, and Tim Zellmann. Not pictured Shawn Eastman. “Mid-County Coop provides good service with very competitive rates,” Dieball said. The company was founded in 1935 as a petroleum supplier for Carver County, but soon began to offer other products and services, as well. In its 75 years of operation, Mid-County Coop has experienced signifi cant growth. Because it’s a cooperative, patrons re- ceive a portion of their purchases back in dividend checks each year. In addition to Dieball, current board members include Shawn Eastman, David Williams, Brian Krause, Leon- ard Hoen Jr., Paul Stuewe, and Tim Zellmann. Planted & Growing Providing Quality Agronomy Products & Services With Honesty • Integrity • Value • Crop Protection • Crop Consulting • Turfs & Pasture Management • Grid Sampling • Custom Anhydrous Application Doug Kraska Joe Forner (952) 466-3730 www.midcountycoop.com • Nutrient Management • Plant Food, Anhydrous, Lime, & VRT • Producers, Croplan, Asgrow, Dekalb, NK Hybrids, & Stine • Yield Mapping SEED SALES STINE