Member Participation in Agricultural Cooperatives: A Regression and Scale Analysis

Thomas W. Gray and Charles A. Kraenzle

No 280009, Research Reports from United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development

Abstract: This research identifies characteristics that influence member participation in cooperatives. Participation measures include attendance at meetings, serving on committees, serving as an elected officer, and recruiting other farmers to become members. Nineteen characteristics were found statistically related to participation, and include farm characteristics, member demographics, beliefs in cooperative principles, collective action, member influence, cooperative impartiality, and satisfaction with farming and cooperative officers.

Keywords: Farm Management; Livestock Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 37
Date: 1998-12
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.280009

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