Service Reports (SRs)

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2013, Food Hubs Report SR 73 Food Hubs Report

2012. Jacqueline E. Penn, et al. A 2011 survey of U.S. farmer, rancher, and fishery cooperatives. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR 72 Cooperative Statistics, 2011

2011. Jacqueline E. Penn, et al. A 2010 survey of 2,310 U.S. farmer, rancher, and fishery cooperatives showed a net volume of $146.1 billion, with a net income of $4.0 billion. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR-70 Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 2010

2010. Jacqueline E. Penn, et al. A 2009 survey of 2,389 U.S. farmer, rancher, and fishery cooperatives showed a net volume of $147.7 billion with a net income of $4.4 billion. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR-70 Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 2009

2009. Katherine C. DeVille, et al. A 2008 survey of 2,473 U.S. farmer, rancher, and fishery cooperatives showed a net volume of $191.9 billion with a net income of $4.8 billion. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR-69 Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 2008

2008. Katherine C. DeVille, et al. A 2007 survey of 2,594 U.S. farmer, rancher, and fishery cooperatives showed a net volume of $127.8 billion with a net income of $3.8 billion. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR-68 Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 2007

2007. Katherine C. DeVille, et al. A 2006 survey of 2,675 U.S. farmer-owned showed a net business volume of $110.5 billion with a net income of $3.2 billion. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR-67 Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 2006

2006. Katherine C. DeVille, et al. A 2005 survey of 2,896 U.S. farmer-owned cooperatives showed a net business volume of $106.5 billion with a net income of $2.5 billion. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR-65 Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 2005

2007. Katherine C. DeVille, et al. A 2004 survey of 2,983 U.S. farmer-owned cooperatives showed a net business volume of $107.9 billion with a net income of $2.3 billion. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR-66 Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 2004

2006. Celestine C. Adams, et al. A 2003 A survey of 3,086 U.S. farmer-owned cooperatives showed a net business volume of $100.6 billion with a net income of $1.1 billion. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR-64 Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 2003

2004. Beverly L. Rotan. This directory includes website addresses for 518 cooperatives. The listing includes the cooperative's name, website address, street address, telephone number, whether it provides on-line ordering, and other highlights found on the website. SR-63 Website Directory of Farmer Cooperatives

2004. Celestine C. Adams, et al. A 2002 survey of 3,140 U.S. farmer-owned cooperatives showed a net business volume of $96.8 billion with a net income of $1.2 billion. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR-62 Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 2002

2003. Charles A. Kraenzle, et al. A 2001 survey of 3,229 U.S. farmer-owned cooperatives showed a net income of $1.36 billion, up from $1.28 billion in 2000. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR-61 Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 2001

2001. Charles A. Kraenzle, et al. A 2000 survey of 3,346 U.S. farmer-owned cooperatives showed a net business volume of $99.7 billion with a net income of $1.28 billion. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR-60 Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 2000

2000. Charles A. Kraenzle, et al. A 1999 survey of 3,466 U.S. farmer-owned cooperatives showed a net income of $1.3 billion, down from $1.7 billion in 1998. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR 59 Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 1999

2010. John W. Brockhouse, Jr., et al. This guide provides rural residents with information about cooperative development feasibility studies. It defines the feasibility study and discusses their necessity and limitations. First steps in feasibility study development are described and key actions, including important components of a comprehensive study, are detailed. SR 58 Cooperative Feasibility Study Guide

1999. Charles A. Kraenzle, et al. A 1998 survey of 3,651 U.S. farmer-owned cooperatives showed a net income of $1.7 billion, down from $2.3 billion in 1997. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR 57 (sic) Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 1998

1998. James J. Wadsworth. This report catalogs information on many of the strategic restructuring activities involving agricultural cooperatives over the past 10 years. This document lists 346 restructuring activities of agricultural cooperatives from January 1989 through July 1998. SR 57 Cooperative Restructuring, 1989 - 1998

1998. Charles A. Kraenzle, et al. A 1997 survey of 3,791 U.S. farmer-owned cooperatives showed a net income of $2.31 billion, up from $2.25 billion in 1996. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR 56 Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 1997

1998. Randall E. Torgerson, et al. Proceedings include speeches delivered at the 42nd National Bargaining Conference and the Pacific Coast Bargaining Conference and related information. Opinions expressed reflect views of participants. SR 55 Agricultural Bargaining In a Competitive World - 1997

1998. William Patrie. The author provides insight into establishing rural cooperatives based on his experiences, primarily in North Dakota. The manual covers development related topics ranging from bringing organizers together, steering committees, and budgets to selection of an attorney, accountant, and chief executive officer, business planning, equity drives, and timing. SR 54 Creating "Co-op Fever": A Rural Developer's Guide to Forming Cooperatives

1997. Ralph M. Richardson, et al. A 1996 survey of 3,884 U.S. farmer-owned cooperatives showed a record net business volume of $106.2 billion with a net income of $2.25 billion. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR 53 Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 1996

1995. Lon Hatamiya, et al. Proceedings include speeches delivered at the 39th National Bargaining Conference and the Pacific Coast Bargaining Conference and related information. Opinions expressed reflect views of participants. SR 47 Agricultural Bargaining: In a Competitive World - 1994

1995. Anthony Cooks, et al. This manual describes ways to organize shared-services cooperatives that are particularly adaptable to rural America. These co-ops can provide community purchasing services for schools, hospitals, small businesses, churches, local governments, etc. SR 46 Basics of Organizing a Shared-Services Cooperative

1995. Tracey Kennedy, et al. Cooperatives are a way to bring affordable housing to rural America, where many communities face housing shortages for low and moderate-income families and senior citizens. This guide outlines information about how housing cooperatives work, how they are formed, and the benefits and challenges they present. SR 45 Cooperatives: A Housing Alternative for Rural America

1995. Tracey Kennedy, et al. Key operating practices and philosophies of successful housing cooperatives are common. These include joint ownership and user-owner nature of cooperative businesses, at-cost operation, and democratic control. SR 44 Keys to Successful Cooperative Housing in Rural Areas

1994. Ralph M. Richardson, et al. A 1993 survey of 4,244 U.S. farmer-owned cooperatives showed net income of $1.36 billion, down from $1.44 billion in 1992. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR 43 Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 1993

1994. Mahlon G. Lang, et al. Proceedings include speeches delivered in 1993 at the 38th National Bargaining Conference and the Pacific Coast Bargaining Conference and related information. Opinions expressed reflect views of participants. SR 42 Agricultural Bargaining: In a Competitive World - 1993

1994. James Wadsworth. This report presents important strategies for farm supply cooperatives to use during everyday management of inventory for sale to patrons. Concepts associated with the strategies are described within the framework of a management plan. The material is intended for farm supply cooperative managers and employees. SR 41 Inventory Management Strategies for Local Supply Cooperatives

1996. Mary Ann Lambert. The demand for quality, handmade American crafts and appreciation for the time and effort spent on producing them is increasing. This directory, produced to recognize the Year of the American Craft, provides information for those seeking to purchase authentic, handmade U.S. arts and crafts. SR 40 Directory of U.S. Arts and Crafts Cooperatives

1993. Ralph M. Richardson, et al. A 1992 survey of 4,315 U.S. farmer-owned cooperatives showed net income of $1.44 billion, down from $1.57 billion in 1991. Trends in cooperative numbers, memberships, employees, business size, sales volume, net income, assets, liabilities, and net worth are reported. SR 39 Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 1992

1993. Clement E. Ward, et al. Cattle feeders concerned about market access and pricing methods due to structural changes in the marketplace may wish to form a marketing cooperative to collectively market cattle. Three types of cooperatives are discussed: bargaining cooperatives, electronic marketing cooperatives, and integrated cattle feeding/meatpacking cooperatives. SR 38 Marketing Fed Cattle - Cooperative Opportunities

1993. Beverly Rotan. This is a general guide for designing and financing benefit packages, setting pay structures, and evaluating jobs of cooperative employees. Adjustments may be needed by newly organized or existing cooperatives when replacing employees who have retired or left the organization. SR 36 Guide to Designing Benefit Packages for Cooperatives

1993. John R. Dunn. This is the final report of the Cooperative Education Task Force assembled by Agricultural Cooperative Service and National Council of Farmer Cooperatives to examine existing and proposed needs to reinvigorate cooperative education across the Nation. A three-front plan for strengthening cooperative education is outlined. SR 35 Cooperative Education Task Force: Final Report

1990. Karen J. Spatz, et al. This report is the third edition and updates and expands an earlier publication on processed product brands, adding all other types of brands cooperatives own in supplying and marketing members' products. More than 1,000 brands are listed from 144 cooperatives. SR 27 Cooperative Brands

2012. Sarah Ali, et al. This directory contains a listing of almost 1,500 cooperatives. The information was collected from every farmer, rancher, and fishery cooperative that wished to be in this directory. The information includes the cooperative's contact information, type of cooperative, and products that they sell. SR 22 Directory of Farmer Cooperatives

1994. Karen Spatz. The updated directory of cooperative exporters or their marketing agencies includes an index arranged by product type and alphabetic listing of 102 cooperatives. Shown are the cooperative's address, contact person, telephone and FAX numbers, and a description of products exported. Some listings may include brands. SR 21 Directory of U.S. Agricultural Cooperative Exporters

1987. Jeffrey S. Royer, editor. This report contains nine papers on cooperative theory relating to operations, market behavior, decision making, finance, and other aspects of farmer cooperation. These papers were written as part of an ACS project intended to stimulate research and thinking on practical aspects of cooperative theory. SR 18 Cooperative Theory: New Approaches