Assistance for Cooperatives USDA Rural Development promotes the understanding and use of the cooperative model of business organization as a viable option for rural business development.
Helpful Links
Do Yourself a Favor, JOIN a Cooperative
Coops 101 - An Introduction to Cooperatives
A Library of Other Resources for Cooperatives
The Economic Impact of Cooperatives
Rural Cooperatives Magazine
Northwest Cooperative Development Center
Oregon State University Extension Cooperatives Web page
RD Cooperative Programs - How We Can Help You
Oregon Contacts for Cooperatives Martin Zone, State VAPG Coordinator, Business Programs Specialist, VAPG, Co-ops, RCDG, REAP, Energy Efficiency (503) 414-3361 martin.zone@or.usda.gov
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