farmer cooperatives

Member investment is an important pillar of the cooperative business model, as seen in many parts of America, especially rural portions of the country. Yet, as Phil Kenkel of Oklahoma State University Extension points out, there are many examples of what equity, and its returns, might look like.   “...

A new report from CoBank says the farm economy, business efficiency, and even retiring employees are contributing to agricultural cooperative consolidations.  Cooperatives are seeking business efficiencies amid tough economic conditions in the farm sector, as CoBank researchers said depressed farm incomes and tight margins can affect cooperative viability and make mergers attractive.  ... Read Mor