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The Cooperative Marketing Act of 1926 mandates that USDA
“...promote the knowledge of cooperative principles and practices and cooperate
in promoting such knowledge with educational and marketing agencies, cooperative
associations, and others.” To meet this goal, USDA Rural Development provides a
wide range of cooperative training programs and educational materials.
Rural Development maintains a storehouse of information about cooperatives which
it makes available to the public through more than 150 research reports,
educational publications, and videos which cover all aspects of cooperative
operations. A bimonthly magazine, Rural Cooperatives, reports significant
achievements by cooperatives and highlights Rural Development research,
technical assistance, and educational activities.
History and Statistics
Cooperative statistics are collected to detect growth
trends and changes in structure and operations of the Nation’s farmer-owned
cooperatives. Data help identify and support research and technical assistance
activities. This information is used extensively by legislative and executive
branches of government in formulating agricultural and cooperative-related
policy.
For information or assistance
on cooperatives, please contact:
Business & Cooperative Development Specialist
Rodney Peach
Email: rodney.peach@wa.usda.gov
1835 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Suite C
Olympia, WA 98517
Telephone: (360) 704-7724
FAX: (360) 704-7742
You may also contact:
Northwest Cooperative
Development Center
1063 S. Capitol Way # 211
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: (360) 943-4241
Fax: (360) 570-8415
The Northwest Cooperative Development Center is a nonprofit organization devoted
to assisting new and existing cooperative businesses foster community economic
development, primarily through the cooperative business model.
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this website to select the proper individual. Send comments about the format of this web site to:
mailto:philip.eggman@wa.usda.gov
USDA Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity Lender, Provider and
Employer.
Complaints of Discrimination should be sent to:
USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Washington D.C. 20250-9410
EEO/CR Statement
Last modified:
March 26, 2010 |
