Co-Operation Among Farmers: The Keystone of Rural Prosperity (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Lee Coulter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656810793 ISBN 13: 9780656810796

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Cooperation that boosts rural prosperity and cuts waste in farming markets.

This practical guide shows how farmers can unite to improve profits, stabilize prices, and make country life more livable through organized marketing and co‑operative stores.

This volume surveys the case for cooperation, with a focus on real-world strategies. It outlines how a market-place system can replace erratic door-to-door selling, how to store and move vegetables, eggs, dairy, and other farm products more efficiently, and how farmers can work with buyers and railways to reach distant markets. The text emphasizes practical components—structure, records, grading, and fair pricing—designed to benefit both farmers and consumers.

• Understand why organized marketing helps farmers earn steadier income and saves time.
• Explore models for market setups, grading, credit, delivery, and storage to reduce waste.
• Learn how co‑operative stores and other farmer-led ventures align producer needs with consumer demand.
• See how engagement with larger markets can stabilize prices and expand product reach.

Ideal for readers curious about rural economies, cooperative farming, and practical steps to modernize farm marketing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656810793
• ISBN 13: 9780656810796
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 303