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Farm co-ops back global framework to promote regenerative agriculture

With climate change set to decrease the productivity of farming globally by up to 30%, the…

US electric co-ops add $111bn a year to national economy, says NRECA study

'America’s electric co-operatives are crucial engines of economic development both nationally and at home in their…

Book review: Can platform co-ops bring democracy to the digital economy?

In his new book, Trebor Scholz suggests adapting co-operation to meet the challenges of the digital…

Electric co-ops show interest in USDA’s New Era plan for rural empowerment

'It’s no surprise to see electric co-ops oversubscribe the New Era programme, which is an exciting…

Woccu credit union development programme secures funding for further five years

USAID has granted $9.3m to continue work on financial inclusion, SME growth, diversity and climate adaptation…

Meet: Miranda V. Flury

President, Hawkeye Strategies

US CDFI credit unions double since 2019

CDFI certification has surged – but the US credit union sector faces challenges around leadership recruitment

Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada releases guide to co-op procurement

Co-ops can also develop guidelines to help them balance priorities of quality, price and social value,…

US electric co-ops oppose proposed power plant rule

NRECA says the plan, which aims for net zero power sector emissions by 2035, will lead…

Immigrants facing gentrification in Boston speak the language of co-ops

'Co-operativism and solidarity economy is a real alternative, especially for immigrants and undocumented immigrants'

Co-ops eligible for USDA Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program

Producer-owned co-ops are listed as potential beneficiaries of the scheme, which was welcomed by apex NCBA…

Electric co-ops send teams to Florida after Hurricane Idalia strikes

Meanwhile in Louisiana, a co-op is using federal funds to improve its resilience against extreme weather…