The Co-operative model: Commerce with a conscience with Sam Byrne, Secretary of the Co-op Federation

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This week on Farming Together we speak to Co-op Federation Secretary Same Byrne. Sam explains why the co-operative model is still relevant and how many co-operative pitfalls can be prevented by educating members. He also gets excited about some up-and-coming co-ops which are set to disrupt the market and give more back to the community.

Topics covered

What is the Co-op Federation?

The Co-op business model: How does it work?

Why would you choose a co-op over other models?

Largest and oldest agriculture co-ops. Is it old fashioned?

Importance of education for members.

Co-ops get a reputation for its ‘burden of democracy’ but personality issues arise in any organisation.

School students, accountants, and lawyers don’t have enough education regarding co-operatives.

Why do co-ops fail?

Exciting new co-ops: Disruptive solutions-faced co-ops.

Solving community problems: Commerce with a conscience

The unifying nature of farming co-operatives

Sam’s co-operative memberships

Extra resources:

Co-op Federation website

Co-op Federation Facebook

Co-op Federation Instagram

Co-op Federation Assembly 2021 registration

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