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| Torgerson, Randall E.; Reynolds, Bruce J.; Gray, Thomas W.. |
| The evolution of agricultural cooperative thought, theory, and purpose in the United States is reviewed from the standpoint of the reemergence of interest in how cooperatives can provide some of the security and benefits that might be lost with gradual phasing out of federal government farm support programs. By accomplishing group action for self-help, the early development of cooperatives drew considerable attention from economists, social theorists, and politicians. Alternative schools of cooperative thought developed, but most proponents of cooperatives regarded them as having enormous potential to provide a public service role in building a more economically stable and democratic society This paper also surveys how cooperative theory was developed more... |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness. |
| Ano: 1998 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/46222 |
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| Torgerson, Randall E.. |
| Public policy has encouraged services to the cooperative sector due to public goods that result when members use their cooperatives. Purveyors of public services to cooperatives have been affected by several crises and changes that have lessened resource availability. The Agricultural Cooperative Service-USDA, one of the primary service providers, has potential for expanding its cooperative development services to include nonfarm organizations in addition to its traditional farm clientele. Five options are offered for closer coordination between ACS and other public sector providers of services to cooperatively owned businesses. |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness. |
| Ano: 1993 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/46393 |
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