Learning

Co-op Mastery: Beyond Cooperatives 101

Are you a member of a cooperative?  student interested in cooperative business? co-op managerboard member, or employee? An entrepreneur interested in building a cooperative? Co-op Mastery: Beyond Cooperatives 101 is an engaging, educational platform where you can dive into learning about the cooperative business model. From cooperative principles, to understanding key roles, to unique financial systems, the platform uses a variety of articles, videos, and visuals to help you learn the cooperative model.

Co-op Mastery: Beyond Cooperatives 101 and the affiliated learning workbook were made possible by a grant from the CHS Foundation 2017 Cooperative Education Grants Program. The training is housed in The Ohio State University’s public-facing online education platform. It is free and can be accessed online at go.osu.edu/coopmastery.

Educational Programs for Cooperative Stakeholders and Rural Businesses

From the collaborative Cooperative Law Conference to quarterly learning programs and peer networking through the Appalachia Cooperates Initiative, the CFAES Center for Cooperatives hosts live, in-person and online educational programs as part of our mission to educate the community. Find upcoming programs under Events

Attendees of a 2025 Food and Farm Marketing Basics talk with Christie Welch, OSU South Centers Direct Food and Agricultural Marketing Specialist.Attendees of the 2024 Cooperative Law Conference co-hosted by the CFAES Center for Cooperatives.Hannah Scott presents for a Business Basics training as part of a series with the OSU South Centers Small Business Development Center.