If February, Farm Credit Services of Mandan association distributed nearly $4.5 million in cash patronage back to its borrowers which is an increase of $2.1 million and equates to about 50 basis points. Over the past 21 years nearly $36 million has been distributed and to celebrate this milestone there was a social held at the KFYR Agri-International Trade Show. The association had another successful year and remains financially strong. Patronage is another important cooperative member benefit that supports agriculture and rural communities.