ACDI/VOCA
Agricultural Cooperative Development International and Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance is a combined organization helping emerging economies grow. ACDI/VOCA serves as a bridge between America’s agricultural prosperity and pressing needs abroad.
Address: 50 F Street, N.W., Suite 1075, Washington, DC 20001.
Phone: 202-638-4461. Fax: 202-783-7204.
Tags: National
Agricultural Cooperative Development International and Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance is a combined organization helping emerging economies grow. ACDI/VOCA serves as a bridge between America’s agricultural prosperity and pressing needs abroad.
Address: 50 F Street, N.W., Suite 1075, Washington, DC 20001.
Phone: 202-638-4461. Fax: 202-783-7204.
Tags: National
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
An agricultural lender in the eastern United States and Puerto Rico, providing more than $10 billion in loans to more than 85,000 farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses through affiliated financial cooperatives.
Address: P.O. Box 1499, Columbia, SC 29202.
Phone: 1-800-845-1745, ext. 506,
Tags: Grants and Loans, Helpful websites, National, Resources by Topic, Supply, Marketing and Service Co-ops
An agricultural lender in the eastern United States and Puerto Rico, providing more than $10 billion in loans to more than 85,000 farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses through affiliated financial cooperatives.
Address: P.O. Box 1499, Columbia, SC 29202.
Phone: 1-800-845-1745, ext. 506,
Tags: Grants and Loans, Helpful websites, National, Resources by Topic, Supply, Marketing and Service Co-ops
Agricultural Marketing Resource Center - Also known as Value Added Agricultural Program/AgMRC
Provides independent producers and processors with critical information needed to build successful value-added agriculture enterprises.
Address: 1111 NSRIC Building, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011.
Phone: 866-277-5567.
Email: Mary Holz-Clause at mclause (at) iastate (dot) edu.
Tags: Helpful websites, National
Provides independent producers and processors with critical information needed to build successful value-added agriculture enterprises.
Address: 1111 NSRIC Building, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011.
Phone: 866-277-5567.
Email: Mary Holz-Clause at mclause (at) iastate (dot) edu.
Tags: Helpful websites, National
CoBank
A bank with approximately $25 billion in assets who specializes in cooperative, agribusiness, rural utility, farm credit, and agricultural export financing. CoBank has associate credit organizations to serve Pennsylvania.
A bank with approximately $25 billion in assets who specializes in cooperative, agribusiness, rural utility, farm credit, and agricultural export financing. CoBank has associate credit organizations to serve Pennsylvania.
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Address: 5500 S. Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.
Phone: 303-740-4000 or 800-542-8072. Fax: 303-740-4002. |
In the northeast:
Address: P.O. Box 9061 Springfield, MA 01102 Phone: 1-800-876-3227 |
Tags: Credit & Lending Institutions, Grants and Loans, Helpful websites, National, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Resources by Topic
Cooperation Works!
CW is a national organization of 17 U.S. cooperative development centers working together to revitalize communities through effective cooperative enterprise development. To learn more contact Sarah Pike/Cooperative Development Communications Specialist.
Address: Common Enterprise Development Corporation, 29630- 109th Avenue North, Hanover, MN 55341.
Phone: 1-763-432-2032.
Email: info (at) cooperationworks (dot) coop.
Tags: National
CW is a national organization of 17 U.S. cooperative development centers working together to revitalize communities through effective cooperative enterprise development. To learn more contact Sarah Pike/Cooperative Development Communications Specialist.
Address: Common Enterprise Development Corporation, 29630- 109th Avenue North, Hanover, MN 55341.
Phone: 1-763-432-2032.
Email: info (at) cooperationworks (dot) coop.
Tags: National
Cooperative Development Foundation
CDF is a non-profit organization working to improve lives and communities by supporting economic development based on cooperatives.
Address: 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22202.
Tags: National
CDF is a non-profit organization working to improve lives and communities by supporting economic development based on cooperatives.
Address: 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22202.
Tags: National
Cooperative Development Services
CDS is a Non-Profit organization that is committed to providing a range of innovative, results-oriented, and cost effective services to cooperatives and related organziations.
CDS is a Non-Profit organization that is committed to providing a range of innovative, results-oriented, and cost effective services to cooperatives and related organziations.
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CDS Minnesota Office:
Address: 400 Selby Ave., Suite Y, St. Paul, MN 55102. Phone: 651-265-3678. |
CDS Wisconsin Office:
Address: 131 W. Wilson St., Suite 400, Madison, WI 53703. Phone: 608-258-4396. |
Tags: Helpful websites, National
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service/NIFA
NIFA/National Institute for Food and Agriculture formerly CSREES is an agency within the USDA whose mission is to advance knowledge for agriculture, the environment, human health, and communities through National program leadership and Federal assistance.
NIFA/National Institute for Food and Agriculture formerly CSREES is an agency within the USDA whose mission is to advance knowledge for agriculture, the environment, human health, and communities through National program leadership and Federal assistance.
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Mailing Address: USDA/NIFA 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 2201, Washington, DC 20250-2201.
Phone: 202-720-4423. |
Physical Address: /NIFA, Waterfront Centre, 800 9th St., SW, Washington, DC 20024.
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Tags: Delaware, Maryland, National, New Jersey, University & Extension Assistance
International Economic Development Council
Provides a directory of websites of economic development agencies Nationwide and around the world.
Tags: National
Provides a directory of websites of economic development agencies Nationwide and around the world.
Tags: National
National Cooperative Bank
A leading provider of financial services to cooperatively structured, democratically owned and controlled enterprises throughout the United States, its territories and possessions, and in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. NCB Development Corporation (NCBDC), is the development arm and nonprofit affiliate of NCB that promotes the start-up, operation and expansion of cooperatives and other types of community-based enterprises.
Address: 601 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, North Bldg., Suite, 750, Washington, DC 20004.
Phone: 800-955-9622 or 202-349-7444.
Fax: 202-349-7443.
Tags: Helpful websites, National
A leading provider of financial services to cooperatively structured, democratically owned and controlled enterprises throughout the United States, its territories and possessions, and in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. NCB Development Corporation (NCBDC), is the development arm and nonprofit affiliate of NCB that promotes the start-up, operation and expansion of cooperatives and other types of community-based enterprises.
Address: 601 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, North Bldg., Suite, 750, Washington, DC 20004.
Phone: 800-955-9622 or 202-349-7444.
Fax: 202-349-7443.
Tags: Helpful websites, National
National Cooperative Business Association
A national membership and trade association representing cooperative businesses. The mission of the National Cooperative Business Association is to develop, advance and protect cooperative enterprise. NCBA also coordinates the internet domain .coop addresses.
Address: 1401 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20005-2160.
Phone: 202-638-6222.
Fax: 202-638-1374.
Tags: Education and Board Training, National, Resources by Topic
A national membership and trade association representing cooperative businesses. The mission of the National Cooperative Business Association is to develop, advance and protect cooperative enterprise. NCBA also coordinates the internet domain .coop addresses.
Address: 1401 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20005-2160.
Phone: 202-638-6222.
Fax: 202-638-1374.
Tags: Education and Board Training, National, Resources by Topic
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
A nationwide association of cooperative businesses owned and controlled by farmers. NCFC’s mission is to protect the public policy environment in which farmer-owned cooperative businesses operate, promote their economic well-being, and provide leadership in cooperative education.
Address: 50 F Street, N.W., Suite 900, Washington, DC 20001.
Phone: 202-626-8700.
Fax: 202-626-8722.
Tags: Agricultural Cooperatives, Education and Board Training, National, Resources by Cooperative Type, Resources by Topic
A nationwide association of cooperative businesses owned and controlled by farmers. NCFC’s mission is to protect the public policy environment in which farmer-owned cooperative businesses operate, promote their economic well-being, and provide leadership in cooperative education.
Address: 50 F Street, N.W., Suite 900, Washington, DC 20001.
Phone: 202-626-8700.
Fax: 202-626-8722.
Tags: Agricultural Cooperatives, Education and Board Training, National, Resources by Cooperative Type, Resources by Topic
National Farmers Union
Farmers Union actively promotes economic and cooperative development, with a heavy emphasis on creating value-added agricultural processing and marketing initiatives. For more information contact Jeff Moser, NFU's director of economic and cooperative development at 303-338-2537 or jeff.moser (at) nfu (dot) org.
Address: 5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111-3136.
Phone: 303-337-5500 Toll free: 800-347-1961
Fax: 303-771-1770
Tags: National
Farmers Union actively promotes economic and cooperative development, with a heavy emphasis on creating value-added agricultural processing and marketing initiatives. For more information contact Jeff Moser, NFU's director of economic and cooperative development at 303-338-2537 or jeff.moser (at) nfu (dot) org.
Address: 5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111-3136.
Phone: 303-337-5500 Toll free: 800-347-1961
Fax: 303-771-1770
Tags: National
National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives
NSAC has several thousand member accountants across the country that can provide financial planning and management to cooperative businesses. The website offers a regional directory of accountants.
Address: 136 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402.
Phone: 937-222-6707.
Email: info (at) nsacoop (dot) org.
Tags: National, Resources by Topic, Taxation and Financial Management
NSAC has several thousand member accountants across the country that can provide financial planning and management to cooperative businesses. The website offers a regional directory of accountants.
Address: 136 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402.
Phone: 937-222-6707.
Email: info (at) nsacoop (dot) org.
Tags: National, Resources by Topic, Taxation and Financial Management
Nationwide Insurance
Nationwide offers an insurance program for cooperatives. Contact Janice Welsheimer.
Address: One Nationwide Plaza 2-11-03, Columbus, OH 43215-2220.
Phone: 800-882-2822 ext. 95330 or 614-249-5330.
Fax: 614-249-3090.
Email: welshej (at) nationwide (dot) com
Tags: National
Nationwide offers an insurance program for cooperatives. Contact Janice Welsheimer.
Address: One Nationwide Plaza 2-11-03, Columbus, OH 43215-2220.
Phone: 800-882-2822 ext. 95330 or 614-249-5330.
Fax: 614-249-3090.
Email: welshej (at) nationwide (dot) com
Tags: National
Rural Information Center
The Rural Information Center (RIC) provides information and referral services to local, state, and federal government officials; community organizations; rural electric and telephone cooperatives; libraries; businesses; and, rural citizens working to maintain the vitality of America's rural areas. The Center combines the technical, subject-matter expertise of information specialists with the world’s foremost agricultural library.
Address: RIC, National Agricultural Library, Room 132, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705-2351.
Phone: 800-633-7701.
Tags: National
The Rural Information Center (RIC) provides information and referral services to local, state, and federal government officials; community organizations; rural electric and telephone cooperatives; libraries; businesses; and, rural citizens working to maintain the vitality of America's rural areas. The Center combines the technical, subject-matter expertise of information specialists with the world’s foremost agricultural library.
Address: RIC, National Agricultural Library, Room 132, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705-2351.
Phone: 800-633-7701.
Tags: National
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
An organization of more than 13,000 volunteers with 389 chapters nationwide who offer small businesses advice on management various aspects of business management. The volunteers have extensive business experience and special skills. The counseling is confidential and free of charge. The national chapter has an excellent web site with a locator at www.score.org or call the toll free number: 800-634-0245
Tags: Helpful websites, National
An organization of more than 13,000 volunteers with 389 chapters nationwide who offer small businesses advice on management various aspects of business management. The volunteers have extensive business experience and special skills. The counseling is confidential and free of charge. The national chapter has an excellent web site with a locator at www.score.org or call the toll free number: 800-634-0245
Tags: Helpful websites, National
USDA -- Agricultural Marketing Service/AMS
USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service/AMS offers programs and information on agricultural commodities, purchasing, marketing, regulations and industry standards. Contact Lloyd Day, Administrator at Lloyd.day (at) usda (dot) gov or 202-720-5115.
Tags: National
USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service/AMS offers programs and information on agricultural commodities, purchasing, marketing, regulations and industry standards. Contact Lloyd Day, Administrator at Lloyd.day (at) usda (dot) gov or 202-720-5115.
Tags: National
USDA -- Farm Service Agency
The FSA administers and manages farm commodity, credit, conservation, disaster and loan programs as laid out by Congress through a network of Federal, State and County offices.
Address: US Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Public Affairs Staff, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, STOP 0506, Washington, DC 20250-0506. Check the website to locate your state and county offices.
Phone: 202-720-7809.
Fax: 202-720-2979.
Tags: National
The FSA administers and manages farm commodity, credit, conservation, disaster and loan programs as laid out by Congress through a network of Federal, State and County offices.
Address: US Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Public Affairs Staff, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, STOP 0506, Washington, DC 20250-0506. Check the website to locate your state and county offices.
Phone: 202-720-7809.
Fax: 202-720-2979.
Tags: National
USDA -- Rural Business-Cooperative Services
USDA—Rural Business-Cooperative Services whose mission is to promote an understanding and use of the cooperative form of business as a viable organizational option for rural communities. For assistance contact: Director, Cooperative Development Division John H. Wells at john.wells (at) wdc.usda (dot) gov. Deputy Administrator: LeAnn Oliver at leann.oliver (at) wdc.usda (dot) gov.
Tags: National
USDA—Rural Business-Cooperative Services whose mission is to promote an understanding and use of the cooperative form of business as a viable organizational option for rural communities. For assistance contact: Director, Cooperative Development Division John H. Wells at john.wells (at) wdc.usda (dot) gov. Deputy Administrator: LeAnn Oliver at leann.oliver (at) wdc.usda (dot) gov.
Tags: National
USDA -- Rural Development
USDA--Rural Development conducts a cooperative development programs designed to provide technical assistance to rural residents interested in organizing cooperatives or to existing cooperatives seeking to improve operations. This technical assistance includes needs assessments, strategic planning, business planning, feasibility analysis, board training, along with distributing education materials.
Address: National Office/USDA Rural Development//Business & Cooperative Programs, Room 5045-S. Mail Stop 3201. 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-3201.
Phone: 202-690-4730.
Fax: 202-690-4737.
Tags: Agricultural Cooperatives, National, Resources by Cooperative Type
USDA--Rural Development conducts a cooperative development programs designed to provide technical assistance to rural residents interested in organizing cooperatives or to existing cooperatives seeking to improve operations. This technical assistance includes needs assessments, strategic planning, business planning, feasibility analysis, board training, along with distributing education materials.
Address: National Office/USDA Rural Development//Business & Cooperative Programs, Room 5045-S. Mail Stop 3201. 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-3201.
Phone: 202-690-4730.
Fax: 202-690-4737.
Tags: Agricultural Cooperatives, National, Resources by Cooperative Type
