The annual CCMA Conference will be hosted by the Weavers Way Co-op in Philadelphia June 14-16. Plan now to attend; top-notch workshops include a series for new co-ops plus excellent speakers and networking. For more information, go to: http://www.ccma.coop. The
Attend Farmers Market Manager Professional Development Seminar March 20th
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
Free NGFN Webinar Thursday: “It’s Viable … Now What? From Feasibility Study to Business Plan”
National Good Food Network WebinarIt’s Viable … Now What?From Feasibility Study to Business PlanThursday, January 263:30 – 4:45pm ETFree! Register Now When considering creating a business, most often the first step is to conduct a feasibility study. Designed to establish
Register now for FREE Food Co-op/Buying Club Start-up Training Webinars!
Food Co-op Initiative (http://foodcoopinitiative.coop/) and CDS Consulting Co-op (http://www.cdsconsulting.coop/) are pleased to present a series of all-new webinars addressing the specific needs of new food co-op organizers! The series of six live presentations will begin on January 10. All sessions
“Don’t Let ‘Em Go! How co-ops can keep vital businesses, services in rural communities”
In the current (Sept/Oct) issue of USDA’s Rural Cooperatives magazine, a salute to noteworthy co-ops in celebration of National (and International!) Cooperative Month includes an article by Noemi Giszpenc on converting existing businesses to co-op ownership in rural communities. The
CDI co-presenting at Agricultural Strategic Marketing Conference
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