CO-OP MONTH

Each October, cooperatives all across America celebrate the role, accomplishments and contributions of our nation’s cooperatives.

The annual celebrations play a key role in promoting cooperatives to our members, the public and policy makers. Through a combination of media outreach, member education, and interaction with policy makers, co-op month events help raise the visibility of cooperatives, and improve public understanding of cooperatives.

Research shows that when consumers know a business is a cooperative, they are more likely to do business with it. And with consumer trust in co-ops topping investor-owned companies, promoting a business as a cooperative is a win-win proposition. 

The US Department of Agriculture has officially proclaimed October National Cooperative Month.  Check out the celebration information at California's USDA Rural Development website.