$10,000 to the Williston Research Extension Center Seed Plant
June 6, 2023
Western Cooperative Credit Union (WCCU) is pleased to announce the donation of the second installment of $10,000 to the Williston Research Extension Center Seed Plant.
Recently, the WCCU Board of Directors and President/CEO Melanie Stillwell presented the donation to Jerry Bergman, newly retired director of NDSU Williston Research Extension Center at the May 2023 board meeting.
Stillwell stated, “We feel the support for this seed plant is important, especially as an agricultural credit union in western North Dakota.”
The new seed conditioning plant brings the latest in seed cleaning technologies to Northwestern North Dakota and much-needed support for farmers in our communities.
Western Cooperative Credit Union is based in Williston, North Dakota with branches in Dickinson, Hebron, Beach, Glen Ullin, Ray, and Tioga. Chartered in 1938, the credit union has more than 18,000 members and over $450 million in assets. Their mission is “to maximize member benefits through cost effective financial services, education consistent with cooperative principles, prudent management, and to maintain a strong presence in our communities.” To learn more visit wccu.org.