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🌾 Happy National Ag Day! 🚜Today, we celebrate the hardworking farmers and agriculture cooperatives that play a vital role in feeding families across our nation. Together, they cultivate not just crops, but also community and sustainability. #Cooperatives #AgDay25 #NationalAgDay

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CCCD demonstrates the power of the self-help elements of cooperatives to help new farmers gain viability through cooperative purchasing, sales and product promotion, plus enabling food security in rural as well as urban enclaves through food cooperatives.

Jose Leal and Matt Perez from Radical World recently sat down with David Gull, Founder and CFO, and Daniel Yambor, General Manager of New Helvetia Brewing Company, for an episode of The Radical World Podcast titled "From Community Roots to Co-op." https://t.co/TkFECI0lgh

Celebrating National Cappuccino Day with Pachamama & Equal Exchange! Today, we raise our mugs to more than just a delicious cup of coffee — we celebrate the farmers and communities behind every sip. #NationalCappuccinoDay #FairTradeCoffee #PachamamaCoffee #EqualExchange

There are only 10 left!! Check out the agenda for Toolkit Implementation 2024 for more details on days and time. Link to Agenda: https://t.co/5cmSFCp9Fw Link to Registration: https://t.co/3ePAggFHRm

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Join Food Co-op Initiative for this webinar on Wednesday, 10/30 at 2p eastern/1p central/12p mountain, 11a pacific by registering here: https://t.co/KMg1njl0zP

CCCD staff were in DC earlier this month to attend the 2024 Co-op IMPACT Conference. Congratulations to new Co-op Hall of Fame inductees— Nannie Helen Burroughs, Tony Bedard, Dr. Christina Clamp, Vernon Oakes, and Clifford Rosenthal! #futureiscooperatives #impactcon2024 #CCCD

What does joining your local food co-op have to do with ending war? Join us for our October Local Peace Economy Learning Hour to find out! RSVP: https://t.co/QHvudSjLPR

2025 Cooperative Hall of Fame nominations are due on September 13! Help celebrate the International Year of Cooperatives in 2025 by submitting nominations for individuals who have a track record of service. Learn more: https://t.co/n9ZO8Vdexg

Are you ready to unlock the secrets behind the smooth operation of worker cooperatives? Follow the link below and subscribe to our channel for more videos! Worker-Cooperative Series Video 4: Governing Documents https://t.co/r0GmxIwTPQ via @YouTube

What are you doing this September? Register for the @USFWC, worker co-op conference today! #sept2024 #workercoopconference #RegisterNow #usfwc https://t.co/FqiOnzGfqf

The California Cooperative Conference is just around the corner, and it's an exciting time for cooperatives across the state! Remember, early registration is key to securing the best rates, as fees will increase after May 24th. Registration: https://t.co/qeJcWr7NTp

Are you interested in a meaningful full-time position doing work that really makes a difference? Visit our website, to learn more about the administrative position: https://t.co/0GExwMBhib #wehiring #CCCD #nonprofit #cooperativelife #AdministrativeManager #Admin #Manager #coops

2023 Yolo Philanthropy Awards https://t.co/0Xb4NfkyER via @YouTube

Myth: Co-ops only operate in the agriculture sector. False. Cooperatives provide some of the most vital services to rural communities, including health care, housing, electricity, worker cooperative businesses, groceries, childcare, and much more. @usdaRD

Co-op Month Myth @usdaRD: Only co-op members can utilize services or goods provided by the cooperative. False. The most accessible way to utilize a local co-op without being a member is to check out your local food/grocery co-op today:

Co-op Month Myth @usdaRD: Co-ops are always non-profits or charities. California Center for Cooperative Development is a nonprofit organization that works to support co-ops that operate as corporations, LLCs, and non-profits! Check out https://t.co/bZLsp6t2Gd to learn more!

Co-op Month Myth @usdaRD: A co-op will save a failing business. False. However, transitioning to cooperative structure may bring new business insight from its board or equity into the business by adding new members. Ex: Resident owned communities