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New publication: Cooperative Farming by Faith Gilbert, CDI contributing author

February 27, 2014 No Comments

The Greenhorns, an organization dedicated to promoting and supporting young farmers, has published a guidebook for Cooperative Farming: Frameworks for Farming Together by Faith Gilbert. CDI’s Lynda Brushett was a contributing author. “Compiled from 42 interviews with farmers and professionals, this is a how-to handbook on structuring and operating a group venture.” There is plenty

Northeast Cooperative Council Annual Meeting March 27, 2014

January 22, 2014 No Comments

NECC 65th Annual Meeting and Leaders Forum, CoBank Customer Meeting The 65th NECC Annual Meeting and Leaders Forum, “Strategic Decision Making Through Tactical Leadership” and the CoBank Northeast Customer Meeting will be held March 27-28, 2014 at the Albany Marriott, Albany, NY. Selected topics for the Cooperative Leaders Forum include risk evaluation in a global

Collegiate Conference on Cooperatives in Minneapolis/St. Paul

January 8, 2014 No Comments

Calling Young Farmers: Conference on Co-operatives Every February students attend the Collegiate Conference on Co-operatives. Sponsored in part by the CHS Foundation and CoBank, the event attracts participants from across the country to the hotbed of co-operation, Minneapolis/St. Paul. The annual conference features presentations by cooperative leaders from all across the spectrum, and it is

Food First trip to Basque Country to Explore Food Sovereignty and Cooperative Production

October 31, 2013 No Comments

BASQUE COUNTRY: Food Sovereignty and Cooperative Production March 22-30, 2014 Join Food First and experience the Spanish Basque Country, Euskal Herria, through the eyes of local farmers and activists while exploring food sovereignty and cooperative production. Specially hosted by the Basque Farmers’ Union, recent honorees of the 2013 Food Sovereignty Prize, you’ll have the unique opportunity

Co-op Learning Opportunity Round-up

March 29, 2012 No Comments

In This Issue Spring, Summer and Fall Events Co-op Teach-In Worker Co-op Conference NASCO Institute An Ongoing Opportunity: Co-op Teach-in The National Cooperative Business Association has launched an exciting initiative to mark 2012, the International Year of Cooperatives. The Cooperative Teach-In engages campuses with the cooperative movement through the creation of events, programs, and projects

Cooperative Teach-In Initiative Launches

March 20, 2012 No Comments

Cooperative Teach-In Initiative We at the Toolbox for Education and Social Action (TESA) would like to announce the official launch of the“Cooperative Teach-In Initiative” as a part of the UN-Declared 2012 International Year of Cooperatives. The Cooperative Teach-In focuses on engaging colleges, universities, schools, and other communities on what co-ops are and how they positively

Attend Farmers Market Manager Professional Development Seminar March 20th

February 15, 2012 No Comments

Mass Farmers Markets, The Mass Dept. of Ag Resources and the Cooperative Development InstitutePresent: 2012 Farmers Market Managers Professional Development Seminar Building a Strong Foundation for Success Where: Hoagland-Pincus Conference Center222 Maple AveShrewsbury, MA 01545Driving Directions When:Tuesday March 20, 2012 from 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM EDTAdd to my calendar It is the off season

By Land and By Sea: Leveraging Co-ops for Business Success–Conference in Unity, ME Jan 19

December 15, 2011 No Comments

Eat Maine Foods is sponsoring a one-day conference for Maine farmers & fishermen on the cooperative model of doing business. See http://www.eatmainefoods.org/events/coop-conference, and go to http://bylandandbysea.eventbrite.com/ to register. CDI staff will be presenting a couple of workshops. One of the main organizers was CDI’s board president, Erica Buswell. More details:Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Unity,

Donations to Farm Families Hurt by Irene and Lee, Kicked off by Farm Credit East and CoBank

November 4, 2011 No Comments

Dear Northeast Agricultural Leaders and Policy Makers, Farm Credit East in concert with United Way is coordinating an effort to help farm families hurt by Irene and Lee with personal donations (up to $500 to each family) to make their holiday season a little brighter. We would appreciate your help in getting the word out

CDI co-presenting at Agricultural Strategic Marketing Conference

September 7, 2011 No Comments

CDI’s Food and Agriculture Cooperative Development Specialist Lynda Brushett will be presenting at this year’s Cornell Agribusiness Strategic Marketing Conference, along with Senior Extension Associate Brian Henehan and Keystone Development Center co-op developer Lisa Stolarski. The team will help attendees explore the ins and outs of new agricultural co-op development. There are scholarships available for

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New publication: Cooperative Farming by Faith Gilbert, CDI contributing author

Northeast Cooperative Council Annual Meeting March 27, 2014

Collegiate Conference on Cooperatives in Minneapolis/St. Paul

Food First trip to Basque Country to Explore Food Sovereignty and Cooperative Production

Co-op Learning Opportunity Round-up

Cooperative Teach-In Initiative Launches

Attend Farmers Market Manager Professional Development Seminar March 20th

By Land and By Sea: Leveraging Co-ops for Business Success–Conference in Unity, ME Jan 19

Donations to Farm Families Hurt by Irene and Lee, Kicked off by Farm Credit East and CoBank

CDI co-presenting at Agricultural Strategic Marketing Conference

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Eastern Garage Door becomes employee-owned cooperative after 100 years in business

Bangor residents purchase community for $8M, dozens of new affordable homes planned

CDI awarded $17.8M to repair failing water infrastructure for thousands of households

Vermont community takes on $2M septic crisis with the help of CDI’s WISP Program

Residents purchase manufactured home park for $26M, first deal of its kind in Maine

Brookfield Meadows becomes newest resident-owned community in Massachusetts

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