CFAES Center for Cooperatives Events

The CFAES Center for Cooperatives hosts education events in-person and online to help stakeholders learn about cooperative and rural business topics, to train new and emerging cooperative leaders, and to raise awareness about the cooperative business model. Learn more about scheduled events by navigating the menu on the left of the screen. 

Interested in a specialized education session for your group? Reach out to the CFAES Center for Cooperatives to discuss customized training options. 

  1. Capital Strategies for Cooperative Businesses: Institutional & Community Investment

    Nov 18, 2026, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

    Join the second session of a webinar seires focused on practical insights into how cooperatives raise and manage capital, access investment, and distribute profits, including new and emerging as well as long-established businesses.  Designed for attorneys, accountants, business advisors, and cooperative professionals. Open to all levels of interest and experience with the cooperative business model.

  2. Capital Strategies for Cooperative Businesses: Distributing Profits Cooperatively

    Nov 18, 2026, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

    Join the third session of a webinar seires focused on practical insights into how cooperatives raise and manage capital, access investment, and distribute profits, including new and emerging as well as long-established businesses.  Designed for attorneys, accountants, business advisors, and cooperative professionals. Open to all levels of interest and experience with the cooperative business model.

  3. 2026 Mid America Co-op Director Development Program

    Dec 7, 2026 through Dec 8, 2026, 9:00am - 2:00pm

    Gain insights on essential pillars of cooperative governance. December 7 & 8, 2026 in Tiffin, Ohio! Designed for new directors building their cooperative leadership foundation, experienced directors ready to elevate, emerging leaders like associate directors or young cooperators, and key cooperative employees supporting governance. Register by November 25th to invest in stronger governance for your cooperative.