Minnesota Crop Production Retailers

Organization Overview

Minnesota Crop Production Retailers is located in Minnetonka, MN. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Crop Production Retailers is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 05/2022, Minnesota Crop Production Retailers generated $533.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $577.9k during the year ending 05/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

MCPR EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE PROPER USE, STORAGE AND APPLICATION OF CROP PRODUCTION INPUTS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE AND AGRONOMICALLY SOUND MANNER, AND TO SUPPORT REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES WHICH BENEFIT RETAILERS, MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND CUSTOM APPLICATORS OF CROP PRODUCTION INPUTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE MINNESOTA CROP PRODUCTION RETAILERS ASSOCIATION (MCPR) IS LAUNCHING A 4R NUTRIENT STEWARDSHIP CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS. THIS VOLUNTARY, INDUSTRY-LED CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CONSISTS OF 32 SCIENCE-BASED BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND NUTRIENT STANDARDS THAT WILL BE AUDITED BY TRAINED THIRD-PARTY AUDITORS. THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WILL BE GOVERNED BY AN ELEVEN MEMBER BOARD CALLED THE MINNESOTA NUTRIENT STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL (MNSC) AND ADMINISTERED BY MCPR. WITHIN THE MNSC, THERE IS AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF TWENTY-SIX COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COUNCIL FOR IMPROVING THE PROGRAM. THIS APPROACH PROVIDES A SCIENCE-BASED FRAMEWORK FOR PLANT NUTRITION, SUSTAINED CROP PRODUCTION, AND REDUCED RISK TO THE ENVIRONMENT, WHILE CONSIDERING SPECIFIC INDIVIUAL FARMS' NEEDS. THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE 4R INDUSTRY STANDARDS FOR AGRICUTURAL RETAILERS AND TRANSPARENCY WITH THE PUBLIC OF HOW AGRICULTURE IS PLAYING A ROLE IN IMPROVING WATER QUALITY AND PROTECTING WATER RESOURCES. THIS PROGRAM AND ADOPTION OF 4R SCIENCE-BASED BEST PRACTICES WILL: 1. INCREASE GROWER PROFITABILITY BY OPTIMIZING FERTILIZER EFFICIENCY. 2. STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN NUTRIENT SERVICE PROVIDERS AND GROWER CUSTOMERS. 3. ACHIEVE HIGHER CROP YIELDS. 4. PRESERVE NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS BY GROWING MORE ON LESS LAND. 5. SUPPORT STATE AND NATION-WIDE EFFORTS TO REDUCE NUTRIENT RUNOFF. 6. HELP SAFEGUARD DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES.


PROVIDED INFORMATION AND NEWS THROUGH ELECTRONIC MAIL, POSTAL MAIL, AND OUR WEB SITE ON MATTERS IMPORTANT TO THE AGRICULTURAL INPUTS INDUSTRY IN MINNESOTA INCLUDING COST EFFECT AND EFFICIENT HANDING, STORAGE, AND APPLICATION OF AG CROP INPUTS TO THE LANDSCAPE. PROVIDED TRAINING AND EVALUATION OF PRACTICES TO IMPROVE THE INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND REPRESENT MCPR MEMBERS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF STATE GOVERNMENT. PROMOTED MCPR MEMBERS THROUGH INTERVIEWS WITH THE MEDIA AND PRESS AND PUBLIC TESTIMONY OF GOVERNMENT POLICY BODIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brian Meyer
Vice Chair
$0
Bryan Strickler
Secretary
$0
Rick Walker
Chairman
$0
Tristan Wilmes
Director
$0
Tim Woelfel
Treasurer
$0
Scott Barnes
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$159,343
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $33,921
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$193,264
Total Program Service Revenue$382,700
Investment income $4,727
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$47,405
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $533,286

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Minnesota Crop Production Retailers has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Minnesota Corn Growers Association

Burnsville, MN

PURPOSE: Education & Awareness

$10,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

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