Premier Farm Credit, an agricultural lending cooperative serving northeast Colorado, announced that it will return a record $7.5 million in patronage dividends to its customer-owners in the early spring of 2026. This marks the cooperative’s 29th consecutive year of returning earnings to the producers and rural businesses it serves.
Patronage dividends reflect the cooperative’s commitment to sharing financial success with its member-owners, reinforcing its mission to support a strong and sustainable agricultural economy across northeast Colorado.
“Returning patronage to our customers is one of the most meaningful ways we fulfill our cooperative mission,” said Chris Hornung, President and CEO of Premier Farm Credit. “This $7.5 million distribution reflects the strength of our portfolio, the trust our customers place in us, and the dedication of our team to providing reliable financial solutions year after year. This year’s patronage equals a little over 33% of our net income.”
Board Chair Randy Kirkwood, a farmer and member-owner of the cooperative, emphasized the importance of patronage from a producer’s perspective. “I see firsthand how patronage dividends make a difference. Premier rewards member-owners for doing business with their cooperative and helps keep capital working in our local agricultural communities.”
Patronage payments are expected to be distributed to eligible member-owners in spring 2026, based on business conducted with the cooperative.
For nearly three decades, Premier Farm Credit has remained committed to its core values—commitment to agriculture and rural America, success of their member-borrowers, valuing employees, stockholder ownership and control, and their commitment to excellent customer service to farmers and ranchers in northeast Colorado.
About Premier Farm Credit
Premier Farm Credit is an agricultural lending cooperative serving northeast Colorado. The cooperative offers loans, leases, appraisals, and crop insurance solutions designed to support farmers, ranchers, and ag businesses. Producers are welcome to swing by any of the Sterling, Yuma, Fort Morgan, or Holyoke office locations. Check them out at www.premieraca.com or on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X.
