A patronage dividend is a refund that a co-operative distributes to its members as a share of the co-op’s profits. Unlike a regular stock dividend, a patronage dividend is not a return on investment.

As a customer-owned cooperative, Farm Credit Mid-America understands that a little extra capital can make a big difference in a farmer’s operation. In March, the financial services cooperative that ...

Farm Credit Mid-America says it will return $210 million to eligible farmers through its Patronage Program. Leaders say it’s the largest amount they have ever distributed and over the last six years, ...