Cooperatives.
Explained.
The definitive resource for cooperative businesses worldwide. Learn how cooperatives work, explore every sector, find cooperatives near you, and discover tools to start your own.
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The cooperative fundamentals, clearly explained.
Explore by Sector
Cooperatives exist across every sector of the economy. Explore in-depth guides for each.
Agricultural
Farm, dairy, fishery, and food production cooperatives worldwide.
Worker
Businesses owned and governed by their employees.
Housing
Cooperative housing models including limited-equity and market-rate co-ops.
Electric
Member-owned electric utilities across the US and globally.
Banking & Credit
Credit unions, cooperative banks, and financial cooperatives.
Consumer
Retail and purchasing cooperatives owned by their customers.
Marketing
Cooperative marketing organisations pooling resources for members.
Food
Community-owned food stores, buying clubs, and food hubs.
Cooperatives by Country
Country-specific laws, statistics, and cooperative directories.
Find a Cooperative Near You
Browse our growing directory of cooperatives across agriculture, housing, food, energy, and more. Filter by sector, country, or location.
Resources & Tools
How to Start a Cooperative
Step-by-step guide to forming and registering a cooperative.
Cooperative Insurance
Compare insurance options designed for cooperative businesses.
Cooperative Software
Accounting, management, and governance tools for co-ops.
Grants for Cooperatives
Government grants and funding sources for cooperative development.