From the Manager's Desk

Jun 01, 2025


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June 2025

We began the month of May by distributing this year’s patronage and equity redemption checks at our open house events in Mt Horeb, LaFarge, and Westby. While the nice weather had spring planting running at full speed which made it difficult for some of our producer members to get away from the farm, by all accounts we had record turnout at each of the events. If you were not able to stop in to pick up your check this year, all remaining checks were mailed out by the end of May. If you were expecting a check and have not received it, please give our office a call.

In addition to returning $6 million in cash back to our members, posting successful financial results year over year has also allowed Premier to continue to reinvest in our people and facilities, support many agricultural and youth organizations throughout the communities we serve, as well as award thousands of dollars in college scholarships each year. These are just a few examples of what your cooperative does with the profits it generates to benefit its members, all while continuing to grow and add new members every day. It’s a great story to tell.

During the month of June, we will also finalize sending out our propane contracts and safety mailings for the coming heating season. With volatility surrounding the global energy markets, and current contract prices below last year’s levels, be sure to choose from one of the many contracting options we offer to lock in your supply and prices for the upcoming year. As Tim writes about each year, the peace of mind you’ll have knowing you won’t have unexpected price spikes next winter is well worth the few minutes it will take to complete and return a contract. If you do not purchase propane from us, or do not receive a contract by the end of June, please give our nearest energy office a call and our staff will take care of you. If you receive a packet in the mail, please be sure to open the safety information and share it with your entire family. Thank you for supporting our energy team and for helping your cooperative become one of the leading propane suppliers in the United States.

Have a wonderful Father’s Day and June Dairy Month. Please remember to support our hardworking farmers by consuming as much dairy, meat, eggs, and local vegetables as you can. Have a great month.

Matt Severson

CEO

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