Cooperative Development Services is offering a free training series for startup producer co-ops. Although particularly suited for emerging co-ops, the program will also be useful to directors and managers of co-ops that are already operating. The series will focus on the cooperative business model and the formation and governance of early-stage cooperatives. In addition to instructor-led training, participants will have a chance to meet and learn from peer producer co-ops. Co-ops are encouraged send multiple participants.
Register for the training series.
The training sessions will be held virtually on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Session dates and titles:
- February 19 – Session 1: An Introduction to Cooperatives
- February 26 – Session 2: The Cooperative Development Process
- March 5 – Session 3: Ownership Model Canvas
- March 12 – Session 4: Business Model Canvas
- March 19 – Session 5: Governance Essentials for Startup Co-ops
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is offering free group consultations with an AURI food scientist.
To kick off each session, an AURI food scientist will present a few minutes of educational content (based on questions submitted during registration or other available content), and then answer questions in an open Q&A format. Guest experts may be available upon request.
These sessions are offered virtually twice per month:
- 4-5 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month
Register for each session you're interested in attending.
Cooperative Development Services is offering a free training series for startup producer co-ops. Although particularly suited for emerging co-ops, the program will also be useful to directors and managers of co-ops that are already operating. The series will focus on the cooperative business model and the formation and governance of early-stage cooperatives. In addition to instructor-led training, participants will have a chance to meet and learn from peer producer co-ops. Co-ops are encouraged send multiple participants.
Register for the training series.
The training sessions will be held virtually on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Session dates and titles:
- February 19 – Session 1: An Introduction to Cooperatives
- February 26 – Session 2: The Cooperative Development Process
- March 5 – Session 3: Ownership Model Canvas
- March 12 – Session 4: Business Model Canvas
- March 19 – Session 5: Governance Essentials for Startup Co-ops
The Groundwater Protection Act (MN Statute 103H) directs the MDA to evaluate the detection of pollution resulting from agricultural chemicals in groundwater (MN Statute 103H.251). At the direction of the Minnesota Legislature (Minnesota Session Law 2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Section 3, part b) the MDA began evaluating pesticide presence and magnitude in private residential drinking water wells in Dakota County in September of 2014 as part of the PWPS Pilot Project. The PWPS Pilot Project served as a model for the implementation of the PWPS Project throughout the state.
The Groundwater Protection Act (MN Statute 103H) directs the MDA to evaluate the detection of pollution resulting from agricultural chemicals in groundwater (MN Statute 103H.251). At the direction of the Minnesota Legislature (Minnesota Session Law 2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Section 3, part b) the MDA began evaluating pesticide presence and magnitude in private residential drinking water wells in Dakota County in September of 2014 as part of the PWPS Pilot Project. The PWPS Pilot Project served as a model for the implementation of the PWPS Project throughout the state.
Counties and townships are selected using the techniques defined in the PWPS Project Work Plan. The cost of sampling and testing is free to the homeowner.
Homeowner Responsibilities to Participate
- If you have been selected for testing, complete the PWPS Project consent form.
- Allow MDA hydrologists on your property to collect pesticide and nitrate samples from your outside water faucets.
- Participate in a homeowner survey about the well information and potential nitrate sources.
MDA Responsibilities
- Provide supplemental funding for the program.
- Assist with local coordination.
- Collect samples according to protocol and submit to contracted laboratory for analysis.
- Manage and organize results.
- Conduct statistical analysis and data summary
Counties and townships are selected using the techniques defined in the PWPS Project Work Plan. The cost of sampling and testing is free to the homeowner.
Homeowner Responsibilities to Participate
- If you have been selected for testing, complete the PWPS Project consent form.
- Allow MDA hydrologists on your property to collect pesticide and nitrate samples from your outside water faucets.
- Participate in a homeowner survey about the well information and potential nitrate sources.
MDA Responsibilities
- Provide supplemental funding for the program.
- Assist with local coordination.
- Collect samples according to protocol and submit to contracted laboratory for analysis.
- Manage and organize results.
- Conduct statistical analysis and data summary
The Groundwater Protection Act (MN Statute 103H) directs the MDA to evaluate the detection of pollution resulting from agricultural chemicals in groundwater (MN Statute 103H.251). At the direction of the Minnesota Legislature (Minnesota Session Law 2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Section 3, part b) the MDA began evaluating pesticide presence and magnitude in private residential drinking water wells in Dakota County in September of 2014 as part of the PWPS Pilot Project. The PWPS Pilot Project served as a model for the implementation of the PWPS Project throughout the state.
Counties and townships are selected using the techniques defined in the PWPS Project Work Plan. The cost of sampling and testing is free to the homeowner.
Homeowner Responsibilities to Participate
- If you have been selected for testing, complete the PWPS Project consent form.
- Allow MDA hydrologists on your property to collect pesticide and nitrate samples from your outside water faucets.
- Participate in a homeowner survey about the well information and potential nitrate sources.
MDA Responsibilities
- Provide supplemental funding for the program.
- Assist with local coordination.
- Collect samples according to protocol and submit to contracted laboratory for analysis.
- Manage and organize results.
- Conduct statistical analysis and data summary
