2025 is the International Year of Co•operatives

It’s Annual Meeting Time!

Providing a space for collaboration, innovation, and mutual support for Food Co-op leaders is central to the work of the Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NFCA), a co-operative of retail grocery co-ops across the Northeast.

024, at Greenfield Community College in Greenfield, MA, bringing together representatives from Member Co-ops, partners, and guests under the theme, “Build a Better World, Together.”  

With the launch of the second International Year of Co-operatives in 2025, the meeting will include opportunities for networking, presentations, and workshops as we consider the unique role of co-ops in advancing the UN’s “Agenda for Sustainable Development,” which concludes in 2030.  A plan of action for “people, planet and prosperity,” the agenda includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), many of which are directly relevant to our co-ops, including economic inclusion, addressing climate change, and contributing to food security. 

Member co-ops are invited to send 3-4 representatives from among their management and board of directors for a day celebration, peer dialogs, and workshops.  In addition to an exploration of the next International Year of Co-ops, we will engage in a range of peer dialogs, celebrate our Neighboring Co-operator, and announce the results of board election.  Workshops will focus on several relevant topics including policy advocacy in a new environment, learning from international movements, and collaboration with funders supporting the growth of our co-ops.  Registration information will be sent directly to our Member Co-ops.  We’re looking forward to celebrating together as we work to build a better world! 

For resources from past NFCA Annual Meetings, please visit https://nfca.coop/membergatherings 

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