New Co-ops Start Here
Food Co-op Initiative, an indepedent, non-profit organization, works with community groups across the country to help them organize new retail food cooperatives as efficiently and effectively as possible.
What's New?
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March 29, 2013
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January 30, 2013
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December 20, 2012
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December 4, 2012
New Webinars Online
The first three of our year-long webinar series have been recorded and are available for viewing on the Food Co-op Initiative YouTube channel.
Learn about legal issues in starting new co-ops: Participate in our next live webinar May 21.
Top Toolbox Items
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How to Start A Food Co-op Newly Revised in 2010, this is a good overview of the entire retail co-op organizing process. Everyone on your steering committee should look at this. |
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Development Flow Chart A graphical guide to the organization process |
Link Database |
Searchable Links Everything for food co-op development |









