We live in a global economy that is only getting bigger. No longer are you competing against others in a 30-mile radius. Instead, you are competing against anyone and everyone who has a web presence and sells your products. This is where the power of an agricultural cooperative shines through.
Being part of an agricultural cooperative allows “small” farms access to local experts, financial resources, and so much more. Learn more about the importance of co-ops and small farms in today’s post.
Co-Ops and Small Farms
Since the early 1900s, we’ve been helping our members reach new goals when it comes to farming, ranching, and other agricultural businesses by providing premium products and services at an affordable price to our local members. Agfinity is more than just your co-op farm supply.
Agfinity is your one-stop-shop co-op. We are your agricultural supplier, your fertilizer supplier, your energy supplier, your feed supplier, and your highly-trained team here to serve your agronomy, energy, feed, and grain needs. We understand that small farms have a major impact on this world and we are honored to be part of your operational excellence. Below, we’ll go over the important relationship between co-ops and small farms.
Our Member Benefits
One of the biggest benefits of an agricultural co-op is assisting small farmers in competitively marketing and processing their crops and livestock. A cooperative has more bargaining power when it is speaking for hundreds, if not thousands, of members. Collectively, a co-op can use its supply of agricultural produce to gain better terms in the marketplace for its members. This then leads to co-ops having the ability to lend their members money for the purchase of necessary farming equipment and tools at extremely low rates. Cooperatives are also capable of procurement, storage, and transport of products. When many small farms join together and act as one, they are in league with the big guy and can compete effectively.
Perhaps the biggest advantage of joining an agricultural cooperative is that you are a member. This means you have a say in what direction the co-op goes, the activities it participates in, and what services should be offered. Most cooperatives, including Agfinity, offer dividends of some sort, such as based on yearly purchases, to their members as an added benefit.
Another benefit is that you vote for your leaders, or, better yet, run for a position yourself.
Your Local Farming Cooperative
Agfinity is one of the largest farm supply cooperatives in Colorado. We proudly serve our local producers and growers, because we understand that the work you do matters. Together, we can achieve your goals and reach your operational excellence. Connect with a local expert today to discuss how we can serve your needs!
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