CooperationWorks!

CooperationWorks! Spotlight Big Tree Organic Farms This grower-owned marketing cooperative, started with help from The Center for Cooperatives at the University of California, has become the second largest supplier of organic almonds in the United States. The 19-member co-op has helped organic almond growers, reduce costs and develop markets for less-recognized varieties of almonds. As general manager Wendy D'Elosua says, "Big Tree Organic Farms is on the cutting edge of getting organic almonds from the farm to the fork as directly as possible."

CooperationWorks! is the Center of Excellence for cooperative business development. A national organization of 18 development centers serving communities in 41 states, CooperationWorks! helps its members work together to revitalize communities through effective cooperative enterprise development. Members provide expertise across all aspects of cooperative development, including feasibility analysis, business plan development, training and education. By sharing their knowledge through CooperationWorks!, members maximize resources, avoid duplication and bring the greatest benefit to their communities. NCBA is a national partner in CooperationWorks!

Contact:
Madeline Schultz, Chairperson
Ph: 800-600-7682
E-mail: info@cooperationworks.coop
Web: www.cooperationworks.coop