Cooperative Sectors
Cooperatives operate in every sector of the economy. Explore in-depth guides for all 8 major sectors.
Agricultural Cooperatives
Farm, dairy, fishery, and food production cooperatives. Farmers pool resources for purchasing, marketing, and processing.
Worker Cooperatives
Businesses owned and democratically governed by their employees. Profits are distributed among worker-owners.
Consumer Cooperatives
Retail cooperatives owned by the customers they serve. Members vote on decisions and share in profits.
Housing Cooperatives
Cooperative housing where residents own shares in a corporation that owns the building.
Electric Cooperatives
Member-owned electric utilities serving rural and suburban communities across the US and globally.
Banking & Credit Cooperatives
Credit unions, cooperative banks, and savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs).
Marketing Cooperatives
Cooperative marketing organisations that pool member resources for branding, sales, and distribution.
Food Cooperatives
Community-owned food stores, buying clubs, and food hubs operating on cooperative principles.