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www.cgin.coop
CGIN provides web-based services to co-ops at www.cgin.coop.
CGIN, started in 1997, is a membership organization linking
food co-ops. Use of the CGIN listserve is available to the
general public, while most CGIN resources are accessed only
by member co-ops. CGIN provides managers with extensive, in-depth
documents from other members and mutually strengthens participating
co-ops.
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www.ncga.coop
NCGA "identifies, develops and implements effective
strategies for coordination and collaboration between regional
Cooperative Grocers Associations." The NCGA, which grew
out of regional associations formed over the past several
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www.alvaradostreetbakery.com
Alvarado Street Bakery's mission is to give superior service in providing the finest quality baked goods to its valued customers nationwide by utilizing a worker owned and managed cooperative business structure and to strive to use whole grain and organic ingredients, wherever possible, to support sustainable agricultural practices and healthy living.
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www.cdsfood.coop
CDS is a non-profit organization providing training and technical assistance to co-ops in food, forestry, and other industries.
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www.cooperativefund.org
Cooperative Fund of New England (CFNE) is a non-profit tax-exempt loan fund which acts as a bridge between socially responsible investors and community based cooperatives and non-profits in the Northeast. Our mission: "We advance community based, cooperative and democratically owned or managed enterprises with preference to those that serve low income communities through: provision of prompt financial assistance at reasonable rates; provision of an investment opportunity that promotes socially responsible enterprise; and development of a regional reservoir of business skills with which to assist and advise the above groups."
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www.organicvalley.coop
Organic Valley was founded in 1988
as the Coulee Region Organic Produce Pool (CROPP). A cooperative of small family farmers, the organization dedicates itself to promoting regional farm diversity and economic stability. It seeks to accomplish these goals through the use of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products. Organic Valley defines "organic" as a system of philosophy and production that mirrors the natural laws of living organisms and emphasizes the interdependency of all life.
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www.frontiercoop.com
Over 15,000 retailers, distributors, buying clubs, restaurants, manufacturers and organizations are members of Frontier Natural Products Co-op. Frontier manufactures about 3,000 bulk and packaged herbs and spices, natural remedies, aromatherapy oils, organic coffees, and natural flavors. Certified organic products now exceed 500 items. We have over 140,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and offices in three locations: the main facility in Iowa, marketing offices in Boulder, Colorado, and an aromatherapy plant in N. California.
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National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
www.sustainableagriculture.net
The National Campaign is working to focus and magnify the market demands and the political demands of the people. We're putting together regular action alerts and policy updates that you can easily drop into your newsletters. We're working to frame issues so they'll resonate with your members. Please contact us soon at (845) 744-8448.
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www.ncba.coop
Headquartered in Washington DC, the National Cooperative Business Association is the only cross-sector trade association that
supports cooperatives across all sectors of the economy, including agriculture, food distribution and retailing, childcare,
credit unions, housing, healthcare, energy, and telecommunications. Founded in 1916, NCBA’s mission is to develop, protect and
advance the cooperative enterprise and offers education, communications, public policy and international programs designed to support
cooperatives around the globe. In addition, NCBA’s CLUSA International Program, launched in 1953, helps develop cooperatives and other
sustainable businesses beyond the United States.
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www.ncb.coop
NCB and NCBDC provide financial services to co-ops in many sectors.
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Northcountry Cooperative Development Fund: NCDF
www.ncdf.coop
Northcountry Cooperative Development Fund (NCDF) is a cooperatively owned financial intermediary which acts as a catalyst for the growth and development of cooperative enterprises. Since its founding in 1978 as one of the first community development loan funds in the country, NCDF has made millions of dollars in capital available to small consumer, worker, housing, and producer cooperatives and their members.
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onceagainnutbutter.com
Once Again Nut Butter, Inc., a producer for over 25 years, was restored to worker-owned cooperative status January 1, 1998. Focused on growth and sustainability, Once Again has nearly doubled the number of worker/owners in the past two years to 17. On the sustainability front, we have been developing products with grower and worker cooperatives in Nicaragua since 1994.
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www.pccnaturalmarkets.coop
PCC Natural Markets operates eight natural foods stores in the Seattle area. Now in its fourth decade, the co-op has 650 employees and over 40,000 members. Our mission, adopted by the board of trustees in 1998: "Puget Consumers Co-op provides the highest-quality natural foods and products. We create and cultivate the marketplace for locally grown and organic products, and are a vital community resource on food, nutrition, and environmental issues."
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