Five Star Community Engagement

Investing in Rural Iowa Communities for the Future

At Five Star Cooperative, supporting the communities we serve is at the core of who we are. As part of our Five Star Pillars, we proudly invest time, money, and resources into local causes that matter most to our members. We believe it’s our responsibility to give back to the places we call home, strengthening rural Iowa for future generations.

Our community engagement priorities

Our community engagement efforts focus on three key areas: food security, agricultural education, and support for first responders and military members.

Food Security

Fighting hunger is essential to building strong, healthy communities. Five Star Cooperative supports:

  • Local food banks and meal programs
  • Hunger relief initiatives across our service area

Partnerships with local organizations to ensure families have consistent access to nutritious food, especially in rural areas where food insecurity often goes unnoticed. By working together, we’re helping to create a future where no family in our community goes without.

Agricultural Education

Agriculture is the backbone of our communities, and investing in the next generation is critical. We actively support:

  • Youth ag programs like FFA and 4-H
  • Local agricultural education initiatives and scholarships
  • Hands-on learning opportunities and leadership development for young people passionate about ag careers

Our goal is to inspire and empower future leaders who will carry our agricultural heritage forward.

Support for First Responders & Military Members

We are deeply grateful for the brave individuals who keep our communities safe. Five Star Cooperative proudly contributes through:

  • Donations to fire departments, EMS teams, and veteran/military support organizations
  • Funding life-saving equipment and backing initiatives that honor those who serve
  • Discounts on home heat services for firefighters, first responders, and military members

We are committed to showing our appreciation and standing behind those who protect us every day.

Sponsorship requests

Five Star Cooperative welcomes opportunities to support local causes aligned with our mission and values.

If your organization would like to request sponsorship or a donation, please fill out this form. We review each application carefully and appreciate your commitment to making our communities stronger.

Five Star Cash Bids

Stop here for all your latest 10-minute delayed grain cash bids.

Selling your grain is easy with our Five Star Link app. View bids, enter grain offers, sign contracts, and more at your fingertips.

Five Star Bucks

Earn Bucks when you sell your grain to Five Star.

These are real dollars to spend on your Five Star seed, chemical, and NexStar purchases. Learn more about the Five Star Bucks program.

Five Star Text Alerts

Five Star sends important information via text message.

If you would like to sign up for any of the following information, please send a text to (641) 552-0896 with:

  • Grain Cash Bids
  • Harvest Hours
  • Spring Agronomy Hours
  • Energy Prices
  • Swine Feed Updates