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Farmer Cooperatives Conference November 13-15, 2002. “Role of Education & Research for the Future of Cooperatives” Dennis Bolling United Producers, Inc. Two Perspectives. NCFC Education Committee Cooperative Management. NCFC Mission Statement.
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Farmer Cooperatives ConferenceNovember 13-15, 2002 “Role of Education & Research for the Future of Cooperatives” Dennis Bolling United Producers, Inc.
Two Perspectives • NCFC Education Committee • Cooperative Management
NCFC Mission Statement To protect the public policy environment in which farmer-owned cooperative businesses operate, promote their economic well-being and provide leadership in cooperative education.
NCFC Education Platform • Learning opportunity at every meeting • Membership Focus • Open Items
NCFC Platform • January – Director Track & LTA • June – Legislative emphasis
Education & Research • Foundation for decisions • Contemporary & relevant
““If you don’t know where you’ve been…you won’t know where you’re going.” Education & Research connect the dots!
Education & Research Strong correlation to the cooperative delivering on its Mission Statement
Education & Research • Management commitment • Board expectation • And…Vice Versa!
“Role of Education & Research for the Future of Cooperatives” “When you’re through learning, you’re really through.”