MEMBERSHIP
Keystone Cooperative is a member-owned and controlled operation with the unique distinction of distributing substantial annual patronage to our members.
Our profits stay local, returning to Main Street not Wall Street.
By making a one-time purchase of Keystone Cooperative stock, the customer immediately gains the advantages of local ownership, local representative leadership, and voting privileges.
PATRONAGE OVERVIEW
As part of Keystone Cooperative mission, we return patronage to our member-owners. Patronage represents the return of profits to member-owners after all financial and business obligations are met. Patronage is decided by the Board of Directors and distributed in two forms:
CASH: Member-owners receive a check annually amounting to a cash percentage of the year’s patronage.
EQUITY: Member-owners receive equity which is the promise of a payment in the future. By deferring immediate redemption, they understand that the co-op uses these funds to invest in people, assets, and more. Equity has value and is ultimately returned as member owners reach redemption age.
BECOME A MEMBER
Who is eligible: Any person, partnership, corporation, or association who or which is a producer of agricultural products, or who or which by virtue of being a landlord or tenant, shares or has an interest in the production of agricultural products.
Cost: One-time $5 purchase of one share of Keystone stock
*All member applications are subject to board approval.
Benefits
- Cash and equity credits
- Children or grandchildren are eligible for Keystone Scholarship
- Eligible to run for Keystone Board of Directors
- Participate in important business meetings and exercise your right to vote
- Eligible to qualify for the 2027 Keystone Escape Experience