Podcasts about cooperatives

These days, most people automatically think of technology when they think of innovation, but innovation doesn't require fancy digital bells and whistles. In fact, sometimes the most impactful innovations aren't about dramatic invention, but rather incremental iteration. Philanthropy is a field that's rife with opportunities for iteration, and Gloria Dixon, BECU's Director of Philanthropy and the Executive Director of the BECU Foundation, isn't afraid to challenge the status quo. As one of the top five largest credit unions in the United States, Washington-based BECU is known for its massive breadth, but what's remarkable about the credit union's community development work is that its impact runs both wide and deep. In this month's episode, we talk to Gloria about how she's steering the credit union's philanthropic efforts and iterating as she goes. We also address our BIG question: How can credit unions be more involved in meaningful systems change, particularly when it comes to economic inequality?  

Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, says ag labor is a problem everyone recognizes.

Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, says ag labor is a problem everyone recognizes.

Outback tourism operators say they're seeing a slow start to the season because travellers are staying away, worried about flooding.

World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) launched the promotion of International Credit Union Day 2025 in April under the theme “Cooperation for a Prosperous World”. It ties into the United Nations declaring 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives under the theme "Cooperatives Build a Better World." WOCCU Director of Member Services Thom Belekevich joins the podcast to discuss the importance of that theme, which will be celebrated on Thursday, October 16. Marcey Ciaccio, Philanthropy Manager for Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU), also joins us to explain the thought process behind this year's ICU Day 2025 posters, and to highlight how WFCU is offering an ICU Day commemorative pin for the second straight year, as well as paid media kit, which is new for 2025.International Credit Union Day 2025 is sponsored by Velera, one of the largest card issuers for credit unions in the United States. Brian Caldarelli, Velera's Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer - who also sits on the WFCU Board of Directors, also joins me to discuss the organization's passion for cooperation and collaboration as it relates to ICU Day.

Cooperatives are guided by a set of seven principles that help shape their actions and policies. In this solo episode of the podcast, host Nathan Grimm details those seven cooperative principles and how they relate to Southwestern Electric and its members.

March 20, 2025 Everything Co-op continues its Women's History Month series, that follows the theme “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations” set by the National Women's History Alliance. This episode features E. Kim Coontz, Executive Director for the California Center for Cooperative (CCCD). Vernon and Kim discuss how her work continues to educate and inspire future generations. E. Kim Coontz is the Executive Director of the California Center for Cooperative Development (CCCD), a nonprofit dedicated to fostering and supporting cooperatives. With over 30 years of experience, she began her cooperative work at UC Davis' Center for Cooperatives before co-founding CCCD when the program closed. Kim has helped launch cooperatives, led governance seminars, provided technical assistance, and conducted research to strengthen the cooperative movement. She has authored over a dozen publications including Bringing Families Together: A Guide to Parent Cooperatives, Steps to Starting a Worker Co-op and Steps to Starting a Marketing Co-op. Kim has also contributed to various journals. Her contributions have earned her awards from the National Association of Housing Cooperatives, Parent Cooperative Preschools International, and the California Council of Parent Participation Preschools. Previously, she was the Executive Director of Yolo Mutual Housing Association.

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. How do cooperatives enhance stability, resilience, and profitability in the grain industry? In this insightful episode of the Whole Grain Podcast, host Jim Lenz sits down with Dr. Keri L. Jacobs, Associate Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Missouri and Executive Director of the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership (GICL).Dr. Jacobs offers a deep dive into the pivotal role that cooperatives play in supporting grain producers, strengthening local economies, and ensuring the long-term success of agricultural supply chains. From managing volatility in grain markets to advocating for producer interests, cooperatives offer critical solutions that balance market power while creating shared value for members.Curious about how cooperative governance and leadership impact grain operations? This episode explores how effective cooperative boards and leadership teams can drive innovation, manage risk, and position their organizations for future success. Dr. Jacobs also highlights the importance of leadership development through GICL, which equips cooperative leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate today's complex agricultural landscape.Episode Highlights for the Grain IndustryThe impact of cooperatives on grain supply chain stability and producer profitabilityHow cooperatives help mitigate price volatility and market risk for grain handlersGovernance models that strengthen cooperative resilience and operational successChallenges and opportunities for cooperatives in grain storage, transportation, and processingInsights into GICL's role in developing strong cooperative leaders for the grain industryWhy continuous education and leadership development are key to cooperative successAbout Our Guest: Dr. Keri L. JacobsDr. Keri L. Jacobs is an Associate Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Missouri and the Executive Director of the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership (GICL). With a focus on cooperative governance, leadership development, and agricultural economics, Dr. Jacobs collaborates with cooperative boards, CEOs, and industry leaders to strengthen the effectiveness and resilience of cooperatives in the grain and agricultural sectors.Links and ResourcesDr. Keri L. Jacobs LinkedIn Profile Follow GICL on LinkedInGraduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership (GICL) website  Build Better Boards PodcastGrain Elevator and Processing Society champions, connects and serves the global grain industry and its members. Be sure to visit GEAPS' website to learn how you can grow your network, support your personal professional development, and advance your career. Thank you for listening to another episode of GEAPS' Whole Grain podcast.

This week's Open Mic guest is Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. With planting season underway in some areas of the country, Conner suggests the nation's farmer owned cooperatives are well stocked as producers prepare for the 2025 growing season. Conner says many or coops anticipated tariff issues and took early shipment of supplies for this season. A veteran of Capitol Hill policy debates, he acknowledges plenty of uncertainty surrounding the farm bill, tax policy and tariffs. Despite challenges, Conner believes legislators will take action on taxes and hopefully a new set of farm and nutrition programs. 

Discover effective survival strategies under authoritarianism in "Beautiful Solutions: A Toolbox for Liberation," featuring insights from global contributors and activists.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support!How do people survive authoritarianism? With harsher policing, market chaos, mass layoffs and healthcare cuts, Americans are fearing the worst under Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and many are seeking effective survival tools. Arriving just on time, “Beautiful Solutions: A Toolbox for Liberation” was published last year by OR Books. It's packed with collective wisdom for surviving, and in so doing, creating a more just, equitable society. With over 70 contributions from the Americas, Africa, Asia and Indigenous peoples around the world, change is everywhere, it can start anywhere, and as “Beautiful Solutions” reminds us, “our problems are global and interconnected, and our solutions must be too.” To expand on some of the models in the book, Laura Flanders is joined by one of the co-editors Eli Feghali, former director of the New Economy Coalition, and contributor Nikki Marín Baena, co-founder and co-director at Siembra NC, a Latino base building and political organization in North Carolina. Lauren Hudson co-hosts. Hudson is a cooperative and Solidarity Economy organizer and researcher and teaches at the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies.“. . . How do we dream our big dreams about not just what we're fighting against, but what we're fighting for, and really hold onto those and also understand that the little projects and the little connections that we make with each other, those are the only things that can become those big dreams.” - Nikki Marín Baena“The only thing that I feel some fear about in this moment is that maybe some of us will give up ground that we don't need to give up out of anticipatory fear of what might happen . . . That's not to say that the risks aren't real, that's not to say that the plans that are being telegraphed and the news aren't real, but it's to say that we should not let go of what we fought for until we absolutely have to . . . We just have to trust each other and trust ourselves.” - Eli Feghali“I have to think as an educator . . . how do we teach this moment? . . . I think what [my students] will say is this was a rupture, and it was a rupture that forced many of us back into some corners, but it was also an invitation to participate in the world in a different way.” - Lauren HudsonGuests:•. Eli Feghali, Co-Editor, Beautiful Solutions; Former Co-Director, New Economy Coalition•. Nikki Marín Baena, Co-Director, Siembra NC•. Lauren Hudson, Organizer & Researcher, Cooperative and Solidarity Economy Watch the episode cut airing on PBS stations across the country at our YouTube channelSubscribe to episode notes via Patreon *Recommended book:“Beautiful Solutions: A Toolbox for Liberation” by Elandria Williams, Rachel Plattus, Eli Feghali and Nathan Schneider, *Get the Book(*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.)Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  Cooperation vs Authoritarianism in Spain, Watch / Listen•  Taking Power vs Making Power: A Special Report from Greece, Watch / Listen  •  Armed with Art: Taking Down the Wall of Whiteness, Watch / ListenRelated Articles and Resources:•  Beautiful  Trouble, Sister Project to Beautiful Solutions Learn More•  Pandas And The Informal Economy of Mexico, by Medium• Prepare to Oppose Trump's Immigrant Purge, by Nikki Marín Baena, November 22, 2024, Progressive Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

A new farm bill again faces tough odds this year, given all Congress must do on other issues like taxes and raising the debt ceiling, and that means the possibility of a farm bill ‘plan B.'

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Join CFC's Brian Sloboda for a look at the evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) and the role electric cooperatives can play.

Today, we share the story of how Arkansas Valley Electric partnered with a North Carolina cooperative to provide aid after Hurricane Helene's devastating impact. Listen to firsthand accounts of the destruction and the powerful community response, showcasing the cooperative principle of 'concern for community' in action.

2025 has been designated the “International Year of Cooperatives” by the United Nations, recognizing the vital role that cooperatives play in building stronger economies and communities around the world. Here in Nebraska, cooperatives have long been a cornerstone of rural development, supporting local businesses, agriculture, and essential services. The Nebraska Cooperative Development Center has been at the forefront of fostering cooperative businesses across the state for more than two decades. On this episode, we're joined by Cindy Houlden, Cooperative Development Specialist with NCDC, to talk about the significance of the International Year of Cooperatives, how Nebraska's cooperative movement fits into this global recognition, and what opportunities exist for communities and businesses looking to explore cooperative models.Read more: https://cap.unl.edu/news/2025-year-cooperatives-building-better-nebraska-and-beyond-houlden-250218/

The listeners of this podcast are likely to know that credit unions are financial cooperatives — an identity that some credit unions lean into and others don't talk about much. Amongst the general U.S. population, our understanding of cooperatives is limited, at best. Most people are ill-equipped to distinguish between, say, a consumer co-op, like a credit union, and a worker co-op, like PixelSpoke!  We'd like to change that, and we think that credit unions can play a crucial role, not only in expanding our general understanding of what co-ops are and why they matter, but also in supporting the broader cooperative ecosystem. We're excited to be joined by two guests who have made it their life's work to expand access to ownership through the cooperative business model. Frank Cetera is the Business Transfers Program Director for the Democracy at Work Institute, which helps communities overcome accelerating economic and social crises through worker ownership, and also a Board Member of local CDFI, Syracuse Cooperative Federal Credit Union. Stacey Smith is SVP and Head of Programs at Project Equity, which helps raise awareness of broad based employee ownership and supports businesses transitioning to employee ownership. Frank and Stacey help us tackle this month's BIG Question: How can credit unions more broadly support a cooperative economy, and what specific needs can they address for co-ops in their communities?

Unlock the power of community and innovation in rural North Dakota as Cally Peterson, editor of North Dakota Living Magazine, joins me, Jim Sabby, for a riveting exploration of Rural Electric Cooperatives. Listen to compelling stories of the brave farmers and ranchers who banded together to light up rural areas, overcoming harsh winters like that of 1977-78. This episode shines a spotlight on the enduring cooperative spirit, celebrating the unsung heroes who keep North Dakota's lights on against all odds.Explore the dynamic landscape of electricity in rural America, where demand is soaring with the advent of smart technologies and electric vehicles. Cally and I discuss the intricate challenges posed by the shift from traditional power sources to renewables. Despite the complexities, we bring promising news of how electric cooperatives are stepping up with strategic plans to meet future energy needs, ensuring continual reliability for rural North Dakotans.Step into the heart of rural communities, where the cooperative principle of concern for community thrives. Together with Cally, I highlight the integral role of cooperative employees and the charm of local museums that weave rich tales of North Dakota's past. We encourage active community engagement, inviting listeners to contribute to the vibrant tapestry that makes rural life unique. Join us in this celebration of community spirit and shared efforts that keep rural North Dakota flourishing.Follow at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & FacebookContact the team at Pifer's

Listen to an all-new episode of the NWABJ Report for 2.16.25 with Roby Brock featuring an interview with Buddy Hasten, Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas CEO

Finding adequate labor for agriculture may be the biggest challenge facing farmers today. Will the new administration help find answers? Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, says it's a problem everyone recognizes.

Finding adequate labor for agriculture may be the biggest challenge facing farmers today. Will the new administration help find answers? Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, says it's a problem everyone recognizes.

Podcast: Hack the Plant (LS 35 · TOP 3% what is this?)Episode: Protecting Critical Infrastructure for Rural Electric CooperativesPub date: 2025-02-03Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationBryson is joined by Carter Manucy, Director of Cybersecurity at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association to discuss rural electric cooperatives, the importance of collaboration, and the state of cybersecurity in the energy sector. With over two decades of experience in the sector, Carter was recently awarded E-ISAC's prestigious Michael J. Assante Award for his leadership on initiatives to protect the grid and electric co-ops. How are cooperatives fostering a stronger cybersecurity culture? What are the unique challenges faced by rural electric cooperatives in the cybersecurity landscape? And what does Carter see in his crystal ball for the future of cybersecurity in the energy sector?“I think as a country, we've really got to pull together or else we're going to be behind the eight ball in a few years, and that could really look bad for everybody...power runs all of our lives,” Carter said. “If I had that magic wand, I think I would get rid of a lot of the politics that are there so that we can focus on getting funding to help in the areas that it really is needed, and move that needle forward.” Join us for this and more on this episode of Hack the Plan[e]t. Hack the Plant is brought to you by ICS Village and the Institute for Security and Technology. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Bryson Bort, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Can a cooperative be an option for a farm succession plan? In some cases, it can work. It’s one of the areas that the UW Center for Cooperatives is looking into. Kelly Maynard is a cooperative development specialist with the center, which is part of the Division of Extension. In addition to research, outreach, and education, they also help people start new cooperatives. Kelly says while she doesn’t have an example yet of a farm converting to a cooperative, she has a list of several other rural businesses that have seen success with the transition. Learn more: https://uwcc.wisc.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 26, 2024 Everything Co-op continues to highlight choices from its 2024 Holiday list. This episode features an interview with Adrian Roman, co-owner of Colmenar Cooperative Consulting (Colmenar). Adrian discusses how the Colmenar team leverages their experiences as immigrants and their skills in navigating diverse cultures, languages, systems, and life challenges to promote democratic governance and civic participation. Adrian is a cooperative organizer and believes that prioritizing the culture of the team and relationship to the community leads to resilient organizations that can adapt and care for those involved. Adrián feels that art is a way to shift culture and speak clearly about the state of our times. He is a co-owner of Colmenar Consulting Cooperative, a co-owner of Dorchester Art Project, a certified mediator, an authorized teacher of Full Presence Mindfulness and currently sits on the board of the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives and the Greater Boston Chamber of Cooperatives. He is from Miami, FL, of Cuban and Chilean descent and his culture and family history informs his approach.

Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Jan 2025 Mastermind Groups have opened up for registration: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human******************************This is the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.The guest on this podcast series is Felipe Croce, a Brazilian coffee producer and exporter from FAF Coffees.In this series, Felipe and Lee will be discussing the current coffee crisis from the perspective of a coffee producer, paying particular attention to the overall economics of things.In this episode of the podcast series join Lee and Felipe as they dive deep into the complex world of coffee economics and logistics and discuss four potential market scenarios and their impacts on coffee producers and the specialty coffee industry.The conversation covers the challenges of keeping up with demand, the struggle for labor, the importance of understanding market trends, and the implications of high coffee prices.Discover strategies to navigate these scenarios and protect your business, whether you're a producer, roaster, or cafe owner.00:00 Introduction and Current Coffee Crisis Overview01:52 Understanding the Four Scenarios05:23 Challenges in Specialty Coffee Production07:54 Impact of C Market Prices on Producers11:06 Role of Cooperatives and Market Dynamics16:53 Future Planning and Market Speculation25:23 Scenario D: Lessons from Cacao and Market Speculation37:09 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Felipe and FAF here:https://www.instagram.com/felipecroce/https://www.instagram.com/fafcoffees/https://fafbrazil.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Jan 2025 Mastermind Groups have opened up for registration: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human******************************This is the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.The guest on this podcast series is Felipe Croce, a Brazilian coffee producer and exporter from FAF Coffees.In this series, Felipe and Lee will be discussing the current coffee crisis from the perspective of a coffee producer, paying particular attention to the overall economics of things.In this episode of the podcast series join Lee and Felipe as they dive deep into the complex world of coffee economics and logistics and discuss four potential market scenarios and their impacts on coffee producers and the specialty coffee industry.The conversation covers the challenges of keeping up with demand, the struggle for labor, the importance of understanding market trends, and the implications of high coffee prices.Discover strategies to navigate these scenarios and protect your business, whether you're a producer, roaster, or cafe owner.00:00 Introduction and Current Coffee Crisis Overview01:52 Understanding the Four Scenarios05:23 Challenges in Specialty Coffee Production07:54 Impact of C Market Prices on Producers11:06 Role of Cooperatives and Market Dynamics16:53 Future Planning and Market Speculation25:23 Scenario D: Lessons from Cacao and Market Speculation37:09 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Felipe and FAF here:https://www.instagram.com/felipecroce/https://www.instagram.com/fafcoffees/https://fafbrazil.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Support this podcast by supporting our Patreon:https://bit.ly/MIFPatreonThe Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safarhttps://www.mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/leesafar••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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Going it alone is a noble idea but for many solo ventures  cooperation with others pays off. Cooperatives are a unique legal business form that facilitates people coming together to tackle challenges that are overwhelming or impossible for the individual. Kim Coontz is the Executive Director of the California Center for Cooperative Development.  CCCD demonstrates the power of the self-help elements of cooperatives to help new farmers gain viability through cooperative purchasing, sales and product promotion, plus enabling food security in rural as well as urban enclaves through food cooperatives. http://www.cccd.coop/membership

Finding adequate labor for agriculture may be the biggest challenge facing farmers today, but will the new administration help find answers?

Electric co-ops in the Southeast grappled with unprecedented damage from back-to-back hurricanes this fall, with Helene and Milton making landfall just a couple of weeks apart. This month, we hear from the CEOs of two of the many electric cooperatives impacted by these storms to talk about their preparation, response and recovery: Matt Stanley of Laurens Electric Cooperative in South Carolina and David Lambert of Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative in Florida.

Finding adequate labor for agriculture may be the biggest challenge facing farmers today, but will the new administration help find answers?

On this week's episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff discusses U.S. Universities and Politicians' repression of student protesters, the continued global demands of indigenous people for liberation from colonialism's legacies, and Harvard's corporate administration sacrificing its students' and faculty's freedom of expression to pander to some of its donors.  Finally, an interview with Professor Jerome N. Warren, editor of the newly published Routledge Handbook of Cooperative Economics and Management.   The d@w Team Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff is a DemocracyatWork.info Inc. production. We make it a point to provide the show free of ads and rely on viewer support to continue doing so. You can support our work by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwork Or you can go to our website: https://www.democracyatwork.info/donate   Every donation counts and helps us provide a larger audience with the information they need to better understand the events around the world they can't get anywhere else. We want to thank our devoted community of supporters who help make this show and others we produce possible each week. We kindly ask you to also support the work we do by encouraging others to subscribe to our YouTube channel and website: www.democracyatwork.info

October 17, 2024 Nathan Schneider, a media studies professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, explores the significant role cooperatives have in restoring our belief in a creative and robust democracy. As a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, Nathan Schneider leads the Media Economies Design Lab and is deeply involved with his students. He is an author on subjects like online democracy, cooperative businesses, the Occupy movement, and spirituality, and has edited publications on cryptocurrencies and cooperatives. His extensive writing spans articles in both popular magazines and scholarly journals, demonstrating his dedication to documenting ideas and investigating the practical applications of ideal worlds and the power of the everyday imagination. Schneider considers each word a hypothesis and a test, fully conscious that every utterance shapes our world irreversibly. His collaborative efforts in fostering a democratic economy keep him connected and responsible.

Join the live global event, "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming," an online event in English, Spanish, and Portuguese for coffee producers and the wider coffee industry on October 28, 29, and 30th.Register now at: https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Welcome to the 5th episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.Our guest in this series is long-time coffee industry expert and consultant to governments and businesses worldwide, Andrew Hetzel.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The Purpose of EUDR - https://youtu.be/z_B3e7PSMW4 2. The Technical Details of EUDR - https://youtu.be/Iud4kIG3T5Q 3. The Challenges of EUDR - https://youtu.be/bfgT7Ck3thg 4. Predicted Impacts of EUDR - https://youtu.be/ay1MVs0xBu4 5. How To Prepare for EUDR - https://youtu.be/192twZS22esIn this episode of the series, Lee Safar and expert Andrew deep dive into the complexities surrounding the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its far-reaching impact on coffee producers, importers, and roasters. This insightful episode addresses the challenges faced by small exporters, the vital role of cooperatives, and the responsibilities of roasters in maintaining compliance. Explore the implications for direct trade coffee, potential regulatory changes, and strategies for mitigating economic and operational risks within the global coffee market. 00:00 Introduction to Supply Chain Challenges00:42 Sponsorship Message: Become a Coffee Consultant01:21 Final Episode Introduction01:52 Preparing for EUDR Compliance04:53 Role of Cooperatives in Compliance07:56 EU Data Collection and Compliance13:10 Impact on Small Producers and Consumers17:39 Uganda's Progressive Coffee Strategy18:10 Impact on Rural Populations18:44 Global Coordination and Compliance19:16 EU's Role and Toolkit Development21:29 Predictions on Coffee Market23:20 Concerns and Hopes for the Future25:21 Global Implications and Future Measures25:59 Contact and Closing Remarks Connect with Andrew here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhetzelhttps://www.coffeestrategies.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Support this podcast by supporting our Patreon:https://bit.ly/MIFPatreon••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safarhttps://www.mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/leesafar••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Join the live global event, "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming," an online event in English, Spanish, and Portuguese for coffee producers and the wider coffee industry on October 28, 29, and 30th.Register now at: https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Welcome to the 5th episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.Our guest in this series is long-time coffee industry expert and consultant to governments and businesses worldwide, Andrew Hetzel.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The Purpose of EUDR - https://youtu.be/z_B3e7PSMW42. The Technical Details of EUDR - https://youtu.be/Iud4kIG3T5Q3. The Challenges of EUDR - https://youtu.be/bfgT7Ck3thg4. Predicted Impacts of EUDR - https://youtu.be/ay1MVs0xBu45. How To Prepare for EUDR - https://youtu.be/192twZS22esIn this episode of the series, Lee Safar and expert Andrew deep dive into the complexities surrounding the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its far-reaching impact on coffee producers, importers, and roasters. This insightful episode addresses the challenges faced by small exporters, the vital role of cooperatives, and the responsibilities of roasters in maintaining compliance. Explore the implications for direct trade coffee, potential regulatory changes, and strategies for mitigating economic and operational risks within the global coffee market. 00:00 Introduction to Supply Chain Challenges00:42 Sponsorship Message: Become a Coffee Consultant01:21 Final Episode Introduction01:52 Preparing for EUDR Compliance04:53 Role of Cooperatives in Compliance07:56 EU Data Collection and Compliance13:10 Impact on Small Producers and Consumers17:39 Uganda's Progressive Coffee Strategy18:10 Impact on Rural Populations18:44 Global Coordination and Compliance19:16 EU's Role and Toolkit Development21:29 Predictions on Coffee Market23:20 Concerns and Hopes for the Future25:21 Global Implications and Future Measures25:59 Contact and Closing Remarks Connect with Andrew here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhetzelhttps://www.coffeestrategies.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Support this podcast by supporting our Patreon:https://bit.ly/MIFPatreon••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safarhttps://www.mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/leesafar••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

On this exciting season 2 finale, we explore the world of cooperatives and the co-operative advantage with the longstanding and pioneering Ashland Food Co-op in Ashland, Oregon. With produce manager Joe Reyes and cooperative expert Annie Hoy, we talk AFC's origin story and evolution, how they developed into the northwest's first Certified Organic Retailer, the many parallels between food safety and certified organic standards, and so much more!Seven Cooperative PrinciplesAshland Food CoopCo-Op Development Resources:Northwest Cooperative Development CenterCalifornia Co-op Development CenterNational Co-op Business Association/CLUSAFood Co-Op InitiativeUniversity of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives

Join us for a heartwarming celebration of Co-op Month as we share the inspiring journey of Mary Ann Gurganus, who has devoted 54 years to Jones-Onslow EMC. Her story is a testament to the remarkable technological advancements and unwavering community spirit that define the cooperative experience. We also take a nostalgic look back at Jones-Onslow EMC's 85-year history, spotlighting its growth from humble origins to a cornerstone of community strength.But the conversation doesn't stop there. Sarah Coats, Executive Director of the Cooperative Council of North Carolina, joins us to illuminate the unique principles that drive cooperatives and their profound impact on community resilience. From electric co-ops to credit unions, discover the ways cooperatives are innovating and thriving, even in challenging times like the pandemic. Celebrate Co-op Month with us and gain insights into a business model that champions community, cooperation, and democratic ownership.Run Time: 29 Minutes

In this age of multibillion-dollar credit unions, it can be easy to forget that most started with a small group of people looking to pool their resources.  Well, Jessica Gordon Nembhard is here to remind us. Professor of Community Justice & Social Economic Development in Africana Studies at John Jay College, CUNY and author of Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice, she believes that wonderful things can happen when communities come together for mutual aid.  Among other things, we talk about the proliferation of Black cooperative responses during Covid, the importance of credit unions as community assets, opportunities for credit unions to play a more central role in supporting cooperative development and ecosystem building, and the challenges currently facing Black-owned credit unions, including potential strategies to better support these vital community institutions. We also address this month's BIG Question:  What role do Black cooperatives currently play in the ongoing fight for economic, racial, and social justice, and what potential is not being realized?  

Join CFC's Alisha Pinto as she explores the potential of microgrids to enhance energy resilience and efficiency for electric cooperatives.

A wide-ranging conversation with Frederik Lean Hansen, a regenerative farm business consultant who spent a year traveling and working on 12 farms alongside regenerative farmers across Europe. He is currently active as a Farm Finance genitor and is now starting his own silvopastured poultry enterprise on his parents' farm in Denmark. We discuss topics such as finance, CapEx, OpEx, income statements, and cash flow, as well as the myth of small-scale farming and whether economies of scale truly matter. Fred shares insights on how farmers can organize together to access better markets, run more financially successful businesses, and improve their quality of life. We also delve into the importance of inner work, which is often neglected in our sector—or any sector, for that matter.---------------------------------------------------Join our Gumroad community, discover the tiers and benefits on www.gumroad.com/investinginregenag. Support our work:Share itGive a 5-star ratingBuy us a coffee… or a meal! www.Ko-fi.com/regenerativeagriculture----------------------------------------------------More about this episode on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/frederik-lean-hansen.Find our video course on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/course.----------------------------------------------------The above references an opinion and is for information and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be investment advice. Seek a duly licensed professional for investment advice.Thoughts? Ideas? Questions? Send us a message!https://foodhub.nl/en/opleidingen/your-path-forward-in-regenerative-food-and-agriculture/ Use KOEN10 for 10% offhttps://rfsi-forum.com/2024-rfsi-forum/ Find out more about our Generation-Re investment syndicate:https://gen-re.land/ https://www.freshventures.eu/https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/2023/02/21/bart-van-der-zande-2/https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/2024/03/22/chris-bloomfield-daniel-reisman/Support the showFeedback, ideas, suggestions? - Twitter @KoenvanSeijen - Get in touch www.investinginregenerativeagriculture.comJoin our newsletter on www.eepurl.com/cxU33P! Support the showThanks for listening and sharing!

We're gearing up to celebrate the United Nations' International Year of Cooperatives in 2025, so we've invited co-op cheerleader Adam Schwartz onto the podcast to help Utility Pioneers brainstorm how to tell our co-op stories in fresh, engaging ways.

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Highlights of the accounting for farming cooperatives

Tune in today to learn more about the Tennessee Council of Cooperatives annual training that was hosted by Farm Bureau last week. Rural America would not be the same without these organizations, and we are proud to spread the education and awareness of their importance.

Cooperatives and retailers have been critical infrastructure for agriculture for generations. Keystone Cooperative CEO, Kevin Still, joins today to discuss their key role on farming operations and how ag retail has evolved since its inception. As on-farm technologies continue to advance so does its role in cooperatives' product portfolio. Kevin dives into Keystone Cooperative's approach to being a trusted advisor on products and solutions that create value for their farmers – from data management to labor. Keystone Cooperative is just a few months old and Kevin gives an update on their people, processes and bringing synergies together. Looking ahead, he talks investing in new technologies at scale and being a conduit between emerging technologies and the farmer. He also gets into the next four decades of agriculture and a new evolution of the farmer.

Cooperatives and retailers have been critical infrastructure for agriculture for generations. Keystone Cooperative CEO, Kevin Still, joins today to discuss their key role on farming operations and how ag retail has evolved since its inception.   As on-farm technologies continue to advance so does its role in cooperatives' product portfolio. Kevin dives into Keystone Cooperative's approach to being a trusted advisor on products and solutions that create value for their farmers – from data management to labor.  Keystone Cooperative is just a few months old and Kevin gives an update on their people, processes and bringing synergies together. Looking ahead, he talks investing in new technologies at scale and being a conduit between emerging technologies and the farmer. He also gets into the next four decades of agriculture and a new evolution of the farmer.  

This is the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. The guest on this podcast series is Felipe Croce, a Brazilian coffee producer and exporter from FAF Coffees. In this series, Felipe and Lee will be discussing the current coffee crisis from the perspective of a coffee producer, paying particular attention to the overall economics of things.In this episode of the podcast series join Lee and Felipe as they dive deep into the complex world of coffee economics and logistics and discuss four potential market scenarios and their impacts on coffee producers and the specialty coffee industry.The conversation covers the challenges of keeping up with demand, the struggle for labor, the importance of understanding market trends, and the implications of high coffee prices. Discover strategies to navigate these scenarios and protect your business, whether you're a producer, roaster, or cafe owner.00:00 Introduction and Current Coffee Crisis Overview01:52 Understanding the Four Scenarios05:23 Challenges in Specialty Coffee Production07:54 Impact of C Market Prices on Producers11:06 Role of Cooperatives and Market Dynamics16:53 Future Planning and Market Speculation25:23 Scenario D: Lessons from Cacao and Market Speculation37:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with Felipe and FAF here:https://www.instagram.com/felipecroce/https://www.instagram.com/fafcoffees/https://fafbrazil.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Emily chats with Caroline and Mads from Heartleaf Books as she continues to explore Cooperatives and the Solidarity Economy in Rhode Island. Listen to past episodes with RI Co-Ops and Fuerza Laboral from Rhody Radio; Growing the Solidarity Economy and Birthworkers in RI.   In this episode: Books Snowglobe – Soyoung Park Invisible Hotel – Yeji Ham Ocean's Gadori – elaine cho I Was a Teenage Slasher – Stephen Graham Jones Parasol Against the Axe – Helen Oyeyemi Privatization of Everything – Donald Cohen Poverty for Profit – Anne Kim Oye – Melissa Mogollon The Pairing – Casey McQuiston Gideon the Ninth – Tamsyn Muir Waiting to Welcome – Bri Marie McNish (Illustrator) A Love Like the Sun – Riss Neilson Media The Bear The Great North Great News Bob's Burgers Central Park Your Fat Friend Other Classes at The Steel Yard Heartleaf Books: https://heartleafbooks.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartleafbooks

The US Federation of Worker Cooperatives recently turned twenty years old. Clearing the FOG speaks with Dr. Jessica Gordon-Nembhard, a professor and author of "Collective Courage: A History of African-American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice," and a charter member of the USFWC, about the work to create a national cooperative organization and the rise of the cooperative economy in the United States. She spoke about the role that cooperatives have played in advancing social and economic justice, the benefits of cooperatives not only to the individual but also more broadly to their communities, and the history of cooperatives that preceded the rise of capitalism and also how cooperative economies offer a better alternative to capitalism. For more information, visit PopularResistance.org.

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