Currently, all Pride Ag Resources locations are still open normal business hours, with the exception weekend closing. However, In response to the health threat invovled with COVID-19, we are operating with doors locked to control contact to help protect our customers and employees. If you need to pick up supplies from a location, please feel free to call ahead and we will have your product ready and will load it in your vehicle.

Coronavirus and Flu Prevention

Date:  03/17/2020

To: All customers

From:  Jerald Kemmerer

In light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, and the fact that the seasonal influenza (flu) virus is also widespread, we are taking proactive steps to address a number of business concerns. First and foremost, we want to maintain a safe workplace and encourage and/or adopt practices protecting the health of employees, customers, visitors or others. We also want to ensure the continuity of business operations during this pandemic. Following the latest government guidelines for reducing the spread of the coronavirus, Pride Ag Resources is implementing social distancing:

• Effective immediately, all locations that serve as coffee gathering places will be close to such gatherings

• If at all possible, please call ahead for your ordering needs and we will make sure the order is ready for pick up

• The public restrooms are now closed to customer usage

• We highly encourage all customers to use the drop box at the main office for all correspondence and payments

• If there is no drop box at the location that you frequent; please consider mailing your payments

• If you are sick or running a fever please do not enter the office areas, call in your orders and we will load your order without you getting out of your vehicle

Please address any billing/payment questions to accountsreceivable@prideag.com

Pride Ag Resources Scholarships
 

Pride Ag Resources is proud to announce five $1000 scholarships, in support of continued education for its members.

Eligibility:  Area high school seniors who will be graduating in May of 2020 and will be attending post education at Vo-Tech, Junior College or 4-year College will be eligible to apply.
 
Application:  Applicants must be children of parents who are members of Pride Ag Resources and will need to apply before May 1st, of 2020.  Award money will be paid in two payments each semester to an education facility selected by winners.   Scholarship winners will be announced prior to and will be recognized at the Pride Ag Resources Annual Meeting, May 8th 2020.

Committee:  Applicants will be selected by a committee of educators, retired employees, and business leaders.  Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability, or national origin. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, leadership, participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, and a statement of career and educational goals.
 
Recipients:  The scholarship winners will need to provide a proof of passing at the end of semester, graduation certificate, and certification of enrollment for the post education selected.  Payment will be made directly to the college after proof of enrollment.

CEO/GM Jerald Kemmerer

To download a PDF version of this application, click here.

Kansas Co-op Council has developed a summer Co-op Camp to educate young people on the cooperative principles.  This program will provide a fun and engaging cooperative experience for students entering their Junior or Senior year of high school.  Students will be self-selected by Kansas cooperatives.  Potential attendees should contact their local cooperative with interest.  Registration is limited to the fist 20 high school students.  

The 3 day, overnight camp will be held on July 8-10, 2020 at the historic Rock Springs 4-H Center, south of Junction City, KS.  

During the camp, attendees will experience the following:

• Attendees will setup and operate a co-op to experience the business model
• Build leadership skills through hands-on activities and cooperative based learning
• Host their own annual meeting to share their camp experience
• Enjoy a formal dinner discussing interview tips and how to handle a business meal
• Enjoy camp features such as swimming, target shooting, fire pit, s'mores and free time, all while staying in the Co-op Cottage at the historic Rock Springs Ranch

You can download the Co-op Camp flyer for 2020 here!

Pride Ag Resources is excited to announce our "New Pride Ag Resources app" powered by Bushel.  Download the free App from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.