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As part of our #SeedingStrength campaign, we’re spotlighting the power and principles of #FarmerCooperatives — & here’s your chance to test your knowledge!

Let’s see how well you know the values driving rural transformation through farmer cooperatives. 💪🌱

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What are the #CooperativePrinciples ?

Cooperatives are member-owned enterprises defined by a set of values and seven core principles that distinguish them from investor-owned firms.

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Principle 7: Concern for Community dictates that cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies approved by their members.

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Principle 6: Cooperation Among Cooperatives holds that cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the movement by working together through local, national, regional, and international structures.

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Principle 5: Education, Training and Information mandates that cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the co-op’s development.

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Principle 4: Autonomy and Independence means that cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members.

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Principle 3: Member Economic Participation means members contribute equitably to the capital of the cooperative and democratically control it.

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Principle 2: Democratic Member Control stipulates that cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, with each member having equal voting rights (generally one member, one vote).

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THANK YOU to the 381 owners who voted in our 2025 Annual Election! Each year, MFC owners have the opportunity to raise money for a selected nonprofit – it's as easy as exercising your voting rights.​ #eatbuylovelocal #​c​ooperativeprinciples