What Kansas Farmers Think About Cooperatives, and Why offers a clear view of farmer attitudes toward cooperatives in Kansas.
This non-fiction study summarizes how 1,200 Kansas farmers described their feelings, knowledge, and understanding of cooperatives, and it explains what shapes those views. The book also compares farmer views with urban leaders and outlines practical recommendations for improving member relations and information programs.
- Learn how farmers rate the nature, function, and public policy of cooperatives.
- See which information sources most influence farmer attitudes, and which can tilt opinions unfavorably.
- Discover how Kansas urban leaders’ views compare with those of farmers, and what that means for communities.
- Find practical recommendations for strengthening outreach, education, and cooperative communication.
Ideal for readers of rural economics, agricultural policy, and cooperative management who want a grounded look at how information and experience shape opinions about cooperatives.