Why Cooperatives Still Matter: The Power of Working Together in Agriculture
What makes the agricultural cooperative model different, and why does it still work today?
What makes the agricultural cooperative model different, and why does it still work today?
In this episode of Grainiacs, we sit down with agricultural economists Dr. Bert Greenwalt and Dr. Keri Jacobs to explore the history, purpose and future of agricultural cooperatives. We discuss what it really means to be a member-owner, how farmers benefit from working together, and why collective strength remains an important part of the cooperative model.
From the challenges that led to the creation of agricultural cooperatives to the ways co-ops are adapting to a changing industry, this conversation takes a closer look at what makes the cooperative model unique and why it continues to have a place in agriculture today.
In recognition of National Cooperative Month, we're shining a light on the cooperative model and the farmers who are at the center of it.
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