FEATURES
Thinking Outside the Carton
100 years ago, Fruit Growers Supply founders made investments that still bolster citrus
industry
By Dan Campbell
Farmer co-ops set net income record; gross
business volume hits $126.5 billion
Back from the Brink
Support of members, employees and suppliers vital to Southern States’ turn-around effort
By Jim Erickson
Emerald Pastures
Ireland’s dairy co-ops adopt range of strategies in response to changing markets
By Michael Ward
Worker-owned/ESOPs can help preserve
business in rural America
By Bruce J. Reynolds
Corn Condos for Sale
Growth and innovation key to Heartland Co-op’s success
By Stephen Thompson
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VALUE-ADDED CORNER
UTILITY CO-OP CONNECTION
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On the Cover:
Board members of Fruit Growers Supply Co. tour some of the co-op’s
then new timber holdings in Northern California, circa-1910. The coop,
now celebrating its 100th anniversary, still owns timberland in the
Pacific Northwest, the earnings from which benefit citrus growers.
Photo courtesy Fruit Growers Supply Co.
