Operations of Local Feed and Supply Bargaining Cooperatives in Illinois, 1959-64 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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How Illinois farmers pooled buying power to cut costs and secure hard‑to‑find supplies
This study explains how local, nonstock bargaining associations formed to lower feed and farm-supply costs, share resources, and improve access to essential products.

From 1959 to 1964, twelve Illinois groups reported that saving money was the main reason for joining, with added benefits such as greater product knowledge, time savings, and opportunities to exchange farming ideas. Members often carried larger inventories and relied on group buying to shift routine purchasing away from regular suppliers. While the groups did not replace all dealers, they influenced pricing and product choices, and many retailers continued to serve group members in a limited but steady way.

• How and why these associations formed, including simple rules for joining and paying as groups
• What members experienced: cost savings, larger inventories, and shifts in purchasing patterns
• The challenges they faced: choosing products, maintaining quality, and managing member expectations
• Effects on local retailers and the broader farm supply market in Illinois

Ideal for readers curious about cooperative farming, rural business history, and the economics of collective buying.

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