FEATURES
High Society
Sioux Center Farmers Co-op Society ties future to NW Iowa
livestock industry
By Dan Campbell
The Right Stuff: Ag-based, but diverse economy
helps Sioux County thrive
By Dan Campbell
Co-op’s grain marketer strives to reduce
producer risk
Midwest Farmers Co-op members benefiting
from new rail terminal
Taking it to the next level
Success of small Florida vegetable co-op leads to a network of
similar cooperatives
By Glyen Holmes,Vonda Richardson,Dan Schofer
A commitment to members
USDA lends co-op support with Rural Business Enterprise Grant
USDA provides $5 million in grants to foster co-op development in 19 states
Legg sees vital role for utility co-ops in rural
America’s future
By Steve Thompson
Still raising cane
George Wedgworth is a 40-year veteran of Florida’s sugar wars
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On the Cover:
October is National Cooperative Month, a time to recognize the
nation’s 48,000 cooperatives and their 120 million members. This
magazine regularly features farmer, fishery, craft and utility cooperatives,
but co-ops also provide Americans with housing, health care,
groceries, hardware and banking services. To learn more about how
your cooperative can promote National Cooperative Month, visit:
www.coopmonth.coop . USDA Graphic by Steve Thompson
Ann Veneman, Secretary of Agriculture
Randall Torgerson, Deputy Administrator, USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Dan Campbell, Managing Editor
Vision 2000/KOTA, Design
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