FARMER COOPERATIVE SERVICE 

 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

 WASHINGTON, D. C. 20250 



Joseph G. Knapp, Administrator 



The Farmer Cooperative Service conducts research etitdlAS 

 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 wifcb 

 educational agencies, cooperatives, and others in the dissemination 

 of information relating to cooperative principles and practices. 



