Communications and Training in Local Supply Cooperatives in Virginia: Views of Managers and Directors

Roland E. Duckett and Chambliss, R. Lee,

No 314186, Farmer Cooperative Research Report (FCRR) from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: Excerpts from the report: The specific objectives of this study of local farm supply cooperatives in Virginia were to determine: (1) The extent to which the cooperatives inform their members and patrons of available goods and services, and the methods used. (2) Educational programs the cooperatives conduct for management personnel, boards of directors, and the general membership. (3) Methods the cooperatives use to ascertain present needs of members and patrons. (4) Major new products and services added by the cooperatives in the last 3 years and the decisionmaking procedure followed when the products or services were added. (5) The extent of long-range planning by the cooperatives and methods used. (6) Ways in which members of the board of directors fulfill their roles as elected representatives of cooperative members.

Keywords: Agribusiness; Labor and Human Capital; Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 22
Date: 1971-06
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.314186

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