USA - Co-ops have huge economic impact

http://www.porkmag.com/directories.asp?pgID=675&ed_id=7391

22-Apr-2009 (17 years 1 months 22 days ago)
USDA has helped produce a comprehensive new study and database assessing the national economic impact of cooperatives. Called, “Research on the Economic Impact of Cooperatives,” the study began in 2006.

It shows that more than 29,000 American cooperatives generate revenues of more than $654 billion and employ more than 2 million workers.