You are a farmer and you want to set up a cooperative. Choose a type of cooperative and a domain of activity. You know very well how important is the initial meeting. Let’s start to plan its agenda. Here are 8 points that you have to talk about during the exploratory meeting.
Below you can find a list of topics that should be addressed during the exploratory meeting:
1. The type of agricultural cooperative you want to set up
2. The domain of agriculture would be your cooperative
3. The location of the cooperative
4. The need you want to tackle
5. The cooperatives principles and terminology
6. The cooperative operating practices
7. Advantages and disadvantages of a cooperative
8. The general risk capital equity and financial requirements
9. The member-user commitment needed.