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Jan/Feb Issue of Rural Cooperatives Magazine Now Available: The USDA has posted the January/February issue of its Rural Cooperatives magazine.This issue introduces a new department, Co-ops & Community, which features co...; More...

UN Declares 2012 as International Year of Cooperatives: With the theme of “Cooperative Enterprises Build a Better World,” the IYC seeks to encourage the growth and establishment of cooperatives.; More...

Cooperative Businesses: Why the growing interest in cooperatives? As governments around the world cut services, cooperatives are being considered as an alternative to provide goods...; More...

USDA Invites Cooperatives to Submit REAP Applications: In recognition of the 2012 International Year of Cooperatives, the USDA encourages cooperatives to submit REAP applications for 2012.; More...

Social Service Cooperatives: Do you receive medical care through an HMO? Then you are a member of a cooperatively operated health maintenance organization. HMOs currently serve more than...; More...