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Access to Markets: Beginning Farmers Introduction to Cooperatives
2018-06-26 23:29:59| National Farmers Union
By Jake Stukenberg, NFU Intern Farming can be a daunting career to pursue, especially as a young farmer or rancher in the current farm economy. Given the various barriers to entry, most beginning farmers cannot succeed without the help of others. Having a place for to collaborate, profit, and educate other farmers not only helps […]
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Access to Markets: Farmers Share of the Food Dollar
2018-06-12 22:28:21| National Farmers Union
It is abundantly clear to anyone who has seen National Farmers Union’s Farmer’s Share that farmers receive only a small portion of every dollar spent on food at the grocery store. Farmers Union has been sounding the alarm about this issue throughout its entire history, as this 1936 piece by Kansas Farmers Union Vice President […]
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Access to Markets: Indiana Cooperative Development Center
2018-05-02 23:56:56| National Farmers Union
By Hannah Ruth Tabler, NFU Intern For beginning farmers, getting a start in the agriculture industry can be difficult. Without a supportive network and educational resources, aspiring growers can find themselves at a loss for where to start in an industry where connection is key. Thankfully, organizations like the Indiana Cooperative Development Center offer support […]
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Access to Markets: Ohio Employee Ownership Center
2018-04-10 19:31:00| National Farmers Union
By Hannah Ruth Tabler, NFU Intern For beginning farmers, getting a foothold in the agriculture industry can be difficult. One of the foremost challenges facing beginning farmers today is a lack of access to appropriate markets. Many farmers, young and old, have turned to the cooperative business model to increase their profit and reap the […]
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Access to Markets: University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives
2018-04-04 18:18:34| National Farmers Union
By Hannah Ruth Tabler, NFU Intern For beginning farmers, getting a foothold in the agriculture industry can be difficult. One of the foremost challenges facing beginning farmers today is a lack of access to appropriate markets. Many farmers, young and old, have turned to the cooperative business model to increase their profit and reap the […]
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