Want to learn more about Co-ops?

Here's where to go:

For a directory of co-ops across the country and to learn about how co-ops are run, click on the link below to visit the website of Cooperative Grocer, a trade magazine for the co-op community.

Cooperative Grocer Magazine

Also check out:

The National Cooperative Grocer's Association aims to provide the vision, leadership and systems to catapult a virtual chain of food co-ops to a position of prominence in the natural foods industry. Their website provides information about many different facets of the Co-op world and some great links to help you learn more.

National Cooperative Grocer's Association

Cooperative Fund of New England (CFNE)
For over 30 years, the Cooperative Fund of New England (CFNE) has served as a bridge between socially responsible investors and grassroots community development in our region. A loan fund for co-ops, community based non-profits, and worker-owned businesses, CFNE provides financial resources to people that are building a co-operative economy every day. For information on obtaining a loan for your organization, or to learn more about in investing in CFNE, please visit our website at

Cooperative Fund of New England (CFNE)

Corporate Ownership and Natural Food

Who owns the natural food industry?

The organic industry represents the fastest growing segment of U.S. agriculture, expanding at a red-hot 20% for eight years running, with no ceiling in sight. It should be noted that not all organic consolidation has been bad.

Organic Valley, for instance, is farmer owned and operated - a great success story for a co-op of seven farmers who began their operation in 1988. They now cooperate with over 500 organic farms across the country.

Board Minutes

What happened at the Board meeting?

The Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Berkshire South Community Center from 6 - 9 pm. In November and December, the meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month to allow time for the Holidays. These meetings are open to all members, so if you're a member and would like to talk to the Board, feel free to attend!

Click on the links below to view the minutes from past meetings and the agenda for the upcoming meeting.