Everything Co-op

Everything Co-op, is a radio show and podcast hosted by Vernon Oakes hosting guests that are advancing the cooperative business model to change lives.

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How did @ILO advance the #SSE in 2024–25?

Dive into the newly released strategic results overview, highlighting how the ILO supports cooperatives and the broader SSE across the policy cycle. 👉https://t.co/NULlFhBcgJ

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Cultural heritage is often preserved not only in archives or institutions, but in the physical sites. If you are aware of a site that meaningfully preserves cultural heritage within a cooperative context, it may be eligible for nomination and recognition. https://t.co/Zuh5xrBMJc

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decisions and direction.
This balance is what allows co-ops to grow without losing their identity. Growth is not at odds with independence; it depends on it.
Learn more about principle 4 here: https://t.co/vKTt7Q9LCN

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Your co-op doesn’t answer to distant shareholders. It answers to its members.
That is the essence of the Co-op Principle 4: Autonomy & Independence.
Even when co-ops engage external partners or access funding, the structure remains clear: members retain democratic control over

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5 simple habits to stop wasting food at home.

#FoodCoop #GoCoop

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🔗 Read the full FAO feature on how women are bringing their traditional knowledge into global academic and policy spaces at: https://t.co/lqMdfhJRn1
#IYWF2026 #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #GoCoop

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In many agricultural communities, women are the traditional seed keepers. They are the ones who select, save, and manage the indigenous, drought-resistant crops that protect global biodiversity.
A 2025 FAO feature spotlights an essential truth: these women aren't just farmers

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they are researchers and experts in their own right. The goal is ensuring they have a direct seat at the decision-making tables something that cooperatives through its values and principles make possible.

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According to a national survey by NCBA CLUSA and Big Village, more than 8 in 10 Americans (81%) recognize that #cooperatives provide true, distinct value to consumers.
🔗 Read the full survey data: https://t.co/DFGdnlKtmb
#GoCoop

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A co-op is a business owned and run by the very people who use it; it could be a grocery store, a credit union, or a local utility like rural electric co-ops. Instead of chasing profits, co-ops prioritize people over profits by focusing entirely on meeting community needs.

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Economic growth isn't just about numbers. It’s about dignity & purpose. But how do we turn economic potential into reality? We build co-op infrastructure. This #IYWF2026 we aren't just celebrating women’s labor, we are championing the cooperative model that honors their dignity.

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Have you had a chance of ordering from Dirtbaby Farm? This week, as part of our observance of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, Vernon and our guests Evelyn Langley & Amalia Colón-Nava will explore the origin and evolution of Dirtbaby Farm https://t.co/TaqlbChpBW

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This #SmallBusinessMonth, celebrate businesses built on shared success, community impact, and collective ownership.
Looking for a co-op to support? Our curated list is a great place to start. https://t.co/TC0JTMl9Zv
#GoCoop

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Behind many strong local economies is a simple idea, people working together.
From food co-ops to worker-owned businesses, #cooperatives prove that small businesses can thrive while creating opportunity for many.

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Sometimes, the most meaningful growth happens when people feel heard, included, trusted, and empowered to contribute their ideas.
What’s the most valuable thing you’ve learned from a coworker or mentor?
#LearningAtWork #Coops

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One of the strengths of the cooperative model is its 5th Principle: Education, Training, and Information. But learning in co-ops goes beyond formal training sessions.

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How to start a co-op in 6 practical steps #GoCoop

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By organizing into #cooperatives, women gain a formal legal identity and collective bargaining power. Co-ops often act as the bridge to financial services and land-use rights that individual women are frequently denied.
#YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF22026 #WomenFarmers #GoCoop

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Globally, women own less than 15% of agricultural land. When you don't own the soil, it’s hard to secure a loan or provide food security and nutrition. Co-ops provide a strength in numbers solution.