CEW Series: Introduction to the Co-operative Movement Introduction to the Co-operative Movement Follow-up Questions Introduction to the Co-operative Movement Follow-up Questions Name * Name First First Last Last Email * Co-op Affiliation Position at your Co-op 1) Erbin Crowell, ED of the Neighboring Food Co-op Association, shared how he was introduced to the co-operative model. How did you first learn about co-ops?  * 1st question 2) The National Farmers Union is a sponsor of this Co-operative Video Series. NEFU has an interest in promoting co-operatives as an important part of the agricultural economy. Do you know of any Farmer or Dairy Co-op products that your co-op carries? What co-ops are they? * 1st question 3) The presenter draws the connection between our current society and economic challenges and the Industrial Revolution in England in the 1800’s. What parallels do you see?  The Rochdale Pioneers were interested in having a response to the challenges of their time:  dislocation of rural economies; dramatic shifts in wealth; concentration of economic control ; poor working conditions ; food insecurity ; and impacts on environment & human health . Can you think of one way that forming a co-op would be able to address any of these challenges?  Briefly describe it. * 1st question 4) Diverse Traditions of Mutual Aid : There have been many examples of indigenous traditions of mutual support, group ownership, mutual aide, and working together throughout history here in North America and around the world.  Can you think of informal models of cooperation today or that your ancestors might have been a part of? Briefly describe. * 1st question 5) Rural Co-op Innovation: The presenter spoke about co-ops innovating and meeting needs of rural communities. For nearly every type of business there is a co-operative possibility. What are some of the different types of co-operatives that were mentioned?  * 1st question 6) The Co-operative Values and Principles are guides for co-ops to embrace their co-operative identity. All co-ops exist to meet the needs of their members and are owned and controlled by their members. Describe a need that is met by your co-op. * 1st question Please type the email you need to have your responses go to here. (Your supervisor, Board Administrator or General Manager) * If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit Share this story in social media or in your e-news!
