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Mark Gaskell, Ph.D. Farm Advisor UC Cooperative Extension San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties Early or late-season fresh market blueberries are a promising new crop alternative for California growers.

Janet Caprile Farm Advisor UC Cooperative Extension Contra Costa County Bitter pit is a common problem that shows up in apples just before harvest or, more frequently, after a period of cold storage.

The Pedro Ilic awards are named for the Fresno County small-scale farm advisor whose untimely death in 1994 prompted the decision to annually honor those who carry out his legacy of personal commitment to small-scale and family farming.

Information about various aspects of rural cooperatives, including economic issues, cooperative business principles, cooperative financing, cooperative management, leadership and governance of cooperatives can be found below.

Demand for specialty meats is growing rapidly in the U.S.

Value-added agriculture usually refers to food processing by a farmer or rancher. Farmers and ranchers who also process their fruits, vegetables, or animal products can create an additional marketing and revenue stream for their business. We will be developing additional content for this page soon.

Most of the cooperative-related publications listed below are from the University of California, some of which were funded by the Rural Cooperatives Center, and its predecessor, the Center for Cooperatives.

Core group meets to clarify need and the potential use of a cooperative as a solution. Hold meeting of potential members to discuss forming a cooperative. Select steering committee. Conduct economic feasibility analysis. Survey potential feasibility analysis. Conduct market research and analysis.

Definition Principles Types History New Generation Cooperatives A cooperative is a private business organization that is owned and controlled by the people who use its products, supplies or services.