FARMER COOPERATIVE SERVICE 



U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 



WASHINGTON, D.C. 20250 



Joseph G. Knapp, Administrator 



The Farmer Cooperative Service conducts research studies and service 

 activities of assistance to farmers in connection with cooperatives 

 engaged in marketing farm products, purchasing farm supplies, and 

 supplying business services. The work of the Service relates to 

 problems of management, organization, policies, merchandising, 

 product quality, costs, efficiency, financing, and membership. 



The Service publishes the results of such studies; confers and 

 advises with officials of farmer cooperatives; and works with edu- 

 cational agencies, cooperatives, and others in the dissemination of 

 information relating to cooperative principles and practices. 



