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Crystal Valley and New Vision cooperatives are pleased to announce that after a thorough merger study, the Boards of Directors for both organizations have agreed to move forward with a member vote. This vote will determine the potential unification of the two cooperatives. The decision follows an in-depth assessment of the potential benefits and challenges this partnership could offer to our members. Gene Meyer Board Chairman, Crystal Valley

Crystal Valley is excited to announce they were approved for a $30,000 grant from the Dual Training Pipeline Program and the Office of Higher Education! Funds will be available for those who want to start their career as an Agriculture Applicator Technician (Custom Applicator) through South Central College. More information can be found

See what our Crystal Valley summer interns have accomplished at the mid-way point of their summer internships!

Join the Crystal Valley Board of Directors to learn more about the ongoing Crystal Valley & New Vision Merger Study. Ask questions and share your opinion. Stay informed and get involved in shaping our future. We look forward to seeing you there!

See what our Crystal Valley summer interns are up to as they are in the beginning of their internship experience. Brooke Johnson - Communications Intern

This summer, Crystal Valley proudly welcomes 11 interns across nine diverse locations, representing our Agronomy, Precision Ag, Feed, Grain, and Communications divisions. These talented individuals will participate in bi-weekly training sessions held at various sites within Crystal Valley’s trade territory, gaining invaluable insights from our dedicated employees and industry experts. Throughout the season, our interns are diligently working on impactful summer projects, which they will present at the conclusion of their internship, alongside their daily responsibilities. Brooke Johnson - Communications Intern

Crystal Valley is excited to announce that the Boards of Directors at Crystal Valley and New Vision Co-op have jointly agreed to explore a possible unification of the farmer-owned cooperatives. The two boards will investigate the potential benefits of merging our organizations to better serve our members and employees into the future.

The Annual Meeting of Crystal Valley was held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the cooperative’s main office, 1911 Excel Drive, Mankato, MN. Chairman Dean Sonnabend announced the results of the mail-in ballots for the following business items:  1) approval of the minutes of the January 25, 2023, Annual Meeting; 2) acceptance of the FY2023 Financial Audit Report; and 3) election of two directors to the Crystal Valley Board of Directors. Roger Kienholz - CEO