Cooperative Network

As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, we reflect on how cooperatives have shaped our country and major milestones within our shared history.

Cooperatives have long served as schools for democracy. And cooperatives help Americans practice freedom by giving people a democratic way to own, govern, and benefit from the businesses that impact their lives.

While freedom is sometimes described as independence from others, cooperatives remind us that freedom can also be strengthened through association with others. People often become freer when they join together to solve problems they cannot solve alone.

Before America as we know it today was formed, many indigenous cultures across this land practiced cooperation to meet their economic and social needs. With democratic values being one of the guiding principles in which cooperatives operate, we encourage you to follow along and engage with us as we take a deeper look at . Pictured below are , Riverton Community Housing, and Good Neighbors Credit Union.

Registration is under way for Cooperative Network’s 2026 Cooperative Communicators Virtual Workshop, scheduled Wednesday, July 8, 9 a.m.-noon. Workshop attendees will hear how the Wisconsin Beef Council has worked to build consumer trust and drive demand for beef through innovative, integrated marketing and education efforts; discover actionable strategies for creating compelling podcast content; and learn strategies and tips for creating authentic, high performing social media video content, including how to effectively use video tools that utilize AI. Agenda/registration: https://cooperativenetwork.coop/event/2026-cooperative-communicators-virtual-workshop/

It’s National Dairy Month!!! 🥛🐄

We want to celebrate all of the dairy producers out there! To all of our dairy farmers and agricultural families: Thank you for your dedication, your sacrifices, and the countless hours you put in to feed our communities.

Raise a glass of milk 🥛 to the hard working dairy farmers who make it all possible!