Case Studies

The following NGCs are included here as case studies:

Dakota Growers Pasta Company
Northern Plains Premium Beef
North American Bison Cooperative
United Spring Wheat Processors (now Spring Wheat Bakers)

These case studies are included here to give an overview of the different circumstances and start-up processes that NGCs have experienced. 

All efforts have been made to ensure the studies are as accurate as possible.  Sources are included at the end of each case.

The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA), Western Illinois University, has compiled a directory of U.S. new generation cooperatives.  This directory can be found online at the IIRA web page. 

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