40 Square Cooperative Solutions is returning to the Gilfillan Estate in Morgan for Farmfest Aug. 1-3. After using a different booth space in 2022, the co-op will be stationed in Booth #2502 (in the white barn between seventh and eighth streets) to build stronger connections with Minnesota’s agricultural community by promoting greater access to rural…
This summer, 40 Square Cooperative Solutions is encouraging Minnesota’s statewide agribusiness community to cool off by visiting 40square.coop to complete a census form and learn about the organization’s affordable health plan options. Prospective plan participants can also email info@40square.coop to receive a quick rate estimate. 40 Square, which is currently in its sixth year of…
Having only one option isn’t really an option at all. Imagine if your furnace stopped working in the dead of winter, and the only company in a 60-mile radius that could fix it charged triple the average cost. At that point, your only choice is to get your wallet out – because you don’t have…
Alzheimer’s disease is expected to impact nearly 13 million Americans by 2050, including 99,000 Minnesotans today, according to the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota. So, as you contemplate your New Year’s resolutions for 2023, consider there are important steps you can take to maintain and improve your brain health. Research has shown lifestyle changes like improving…
Open for Business: 40 Square’s renewal season begins 40 Square Cooperative Solutions’ health plan model is one of a kind – and second to none. 40 Square is rooted in Minnesota’s proud farming tradition and remains the state’s only agricultural co-op focusing exclusively on providing farm families, agribusiness – and their employees – along with…
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are teaming up to offer conferences on Suicide Prevention for Rural Faith Leaders in Brainerd on September 27, 2022 and in Mankato on Sept, 29, 2022. Rural clergy and lay leaders of all faiths and denominations are welcome. “Suicide can be prevented, and…
40 Square Cooperative Solutions is pleased to announce that Amanda Beavens is joining the organization as its new executive director. “I’m honored to be part of the 40 Square team and continue Minnesota’s long tradition of supporting cooperatives,” Beavens said. “I’m eager to lead the growth of 40 Square as we take a new approach.…
40 Square Cooperative Solutions is evolving with the times. The member-owned, member-governed organization is the first of its kind. 40 Square is Minnesota’s only agricultural co-op focusing exclusively on providing farm families, agribusinesses, qualified ag trade associations and cooperatives – and their employees – access to self-funded health plan options. Plan participants are eligible to…
40 Square is recognizing Agricultural Literacy Week March 21-25. The toolkit provided by the Telling the Story Project contains social media posts linking to personal stories told by farmers, agricultural workers, family and community members who have been impacted by injuries, fatalities, or close calls. Their experiences provide valuable information to learn what went wrong…
40 Square Cooperative Solutions is excited to announce a new chair for early 2022. At its January board meeting, the 40 Square Board of Directors elected Springfield farmer Cole Trebesch to preside as chair. Trebesch, who replaces Robby Gieseke, previously served as vice chair. “I’m humbled and grateful to have the confidence of my fellow…