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. 
 

• National Rural Development Cooperatives Web site

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

Jeff Deiss, Oregon Business & Cooperatives Programs Director
(503) 414-3367
jeff.deiss@or.usda.gov

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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