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Rural Cooperative Models
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Agricultural Credit Cooperatives
Purpose is to provide financial services, including savings and loan options, to members. They function by pooling members' savings to provide loans to members at favorable rates and terms.
Consumer Food Cooperatives
Purpose is to offer consumers locally produced food products directly from farmers, usually emphasizing sustainability and fair trade. They function by establishing a direct relationship between consumers and the food producers, often organized as a retail cooperative.
Agricultural Supply Cooperatives
Purpose is to provide members with agricultural inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and machinery at lower costs. They function through bulk purchasing and distribution to their members, achieving better prices and terms.
Agricultural Marketing Cooperatives
Purpose is to help farmers market their products and gain better access to markets by aggregating supply, reducing transaction costs, and improving bargaining power. They function by pooling products from member farmers and conducting collective marketing activities.
Agricultural Service Cooperatives
Purpose is to provide services such as irrigation, farming advice, technical support, and access to farm inputs at a reduced cost. They function by pooling resources to achieve economies of scale and providing services directly to farmer members.
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