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New "State of theCo-op Economy" report counts 40,000 co-ops in the US

In recent years, NCBA CLUSA has estimated that there are about 40,000 cooperative businesses within the U.S. Now, new research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center for Cooperatives (UWCC) has validated that number. The new report , coupled with anticipated federal data from the 2017... Learn more
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ICDC and MACC jointly announce Co-op Week in Indiana

The Indiana Cooperative Development Center and the Mid America Cooperative Council celebrate Co-op Week in Indiana The Indiana Cooperative Development Center (ICDC) and the Mid America Cooperative Council (MACC) are celebrating Cooperative Week, October 15-21, along with 40,000 other cooperative... Learn more
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NCB Announces the 2017 Co-op 100

NCB, The National Co-op Bank, recently announced the 2017 NCB Co-op 100 and there were five Indiana Cooperatives on the list: Do-It-Best, Countrymark, Wabash Valley Power Assoc., Co-Alliance and Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Co-op. Congratulations ! To learn more about the Co-op 100 click here . Learn more
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Community Controlled Food Initiative

The Community Controlled Food Initiative (CCFI) is a community run food cooperative started in July 2016. They purchase food directly from local farmers and bring it home to neighbors, family, friends, and anyone who wants good fresh food! They also host a monthly cooking demonstration and... Learn more
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Maintenance free housing cooperative for seniors breaks ground in September

Colorado’s first senior housing cooperative is preparing to break ground in Fort Collins. The Village Cooperative is a community of active adults who want to escape the hassles of home maintenance and upkeep, but want the investment and tax advantages of home ownership. The cooperative will include... Learn more
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Ceres Field Day Covers Cutting-Edge Crop Tech

Hundreds of farmers attended a field day hosted by Ceres Solutions Cooperative Aug 23. The event is a great opportunity to interact with farmers and learn the latest technologies and programs progressive producers will adopt im the coming years to feed and fuel the nation and the world. Ceres... Learn more
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Record $3.1 million raised by credit unions in 2014 through Miracle Match By CO-OP Program

A total of 170 credit unions participating in the 2014 Miracle Match by CO-OP program raised a record $3.1 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, $1 million of which was matching funds provided by CO-OP Financial Services. See more at: http://www.cuinsight.com/press-release/record-3-1-... Learn more
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Viroqua Food Co-op to host tailgate party to celebrate P6

Shake off those cold winter blues! Come celebrate spring with a variety of local, cooperative and small farmers/producers at the Viroqua Food Co-op's second annual Principle Six (P6) Producers Tailgate Party, Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the co-op’s parking lot, 609 N. Main St.,... Learn more
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Farm File: Spirit of old-time farm co-ops is worth preserving

Fifty and more years ago, very busy hog, cattle, dairy and grain farmer-members did all the cooperative lifting. They gathered orders, kept accounts and, often as not, used their own trucks, tractors and wagons to deliver their co-op brothers' purchases. Cooperation is an essential tool used by... Learn more
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October Is Co-op Month

October is Co-op Month and all over the world co-ops and their members are celebrating. Go to www.ncba.coop to see the new co-op month posters. Learn more
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