GROWER PORTAL Case Study

Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative

Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative was at the point where their current technology was going to be obsolete.

They knew they had to do something and turned to Onsharp to help them build a Grower Portal that has given them a fresh start, streamlined data, and increased engagement with their shareholder growers.

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John Wieser, IT Director at Minn-Dak, discusses their decision to start fresh with Onsharp

The Need for a Modern Solution

Overcoming inefficiencies and data risks with a unified, future-ready platform.

Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative was struggling with outdated, disconnected systems—a grower information system and a harvest data app—that increased manual work, caused delays, and put critical data at risk. To modernize their operations, they needed a single, user-friendly platform that would streamline processes and enhance the experience for their shareholder growers.

“It didn’t make sense to simply upgrade our old technology. Starting fresh was the right call: we needed something clean, intuitive for both growers and our team, and it has truly paid off,” said John Wieser, IT Director at Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative.

What They Needed in a Partner

Seeking expertise, alignment with values, and a shared commitment to success.

In their search for the right development partner, Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative prioritized a company with a proven track record in agriculture, deep expertise in web development, and strong Midwest values. They wanted a local team that brought a hardworking, yet fun-loving approach to projects. Onsharp quickly stood out for its attention to detail and industry familiarity.

“You’re detail-oriented and accustomed to working with companies like us. We explained things as best we could, and your team understood right off the bat—sometimes even seeing things we hadn’t considered,” John shared.

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The Results

Transforming operations and setting a new standard for success.

The collaboration between Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative and Onsharp resulted in a comprehensive, unified grower portal that has revolutionized the cooperative’s operations. Growers can now enter field and agronomic data with ease, access real-time harvest information, and review over two decades of historical data—all in one place.

This modernization has boosted efficiency, minimized manual data entry, and empowered better decision-making for both cooperative staff and shareholder growers. The project exceeded expectations, delivering results ahead of schedule and under budget.

“We are just extremely happy with your team and how they picked up the ball and ran. They did exactly what we needed and got it done with plenty of time. We tested it, felt confident from day one, and it worked seamlessly,” John shared.

The grower portal has not only elevated operational standards at Minn-Dak but also laid the foundation for future enhancements and integrations. This successful project has strengthened the partnership between Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative and Onsharp, leaving a lasting impact.

“The project was actually fun. I mean, we actually had fun working on this project,” John added.