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Course on “Creating a Cooperative Food Economy” at Greenfield Community College, MA

AGR114 “Creating a Cooperative Food Economy” at Greenfield Community CollegeMeets on *Thursdays, 6pm-7:30pm from 9/6 to 10/18 & Field trip Sun, 9/30 from 10am-2:30pm. *AGR 114: Creating a Cooperative Food Economy (1-credit OR not-for-credit through Community Education) (15 hours total)Course DescriptionExplores cooperative member-owned business models (co-ops) and their various forms of democratic ownership with a focus on the local

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CDI Helps 2 Communities, 466 Families Go Co-op

CDI HELPS 2 COMMUNITIES, 466 FAMILIESGO CO-OP IN SINGLE TRANSACTION For immediate release  CDI HELPS 2 COMMUNITIES, 466 FAMILIES GO CO-OP IN SINGLE TRANSACTION Carver, MA, June 25, 2012: The residents’ associations of 2 manufactured housing communities comprised of a combined total of 466 homes in Carver, Massachusetts have purchased their communities, securing for themselves enduring

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July 31: Nat’l Co-op Dev’t Act webinar

Mark your calendars – Tuesday, July 31st, 3pm ESTThe Campaign for Cooperation is hosting a webinar to discuss effective ways co-op supporters can engage with elected officials. We will specifically discuss the National Cooperative Development Act, update you on its progress, and help you plan an effective visit. All of these lessons are applicable to

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