AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES INCREASE RETURNS.(Kentucky Life: History) From: The Kentucky Post (Covington, KY) | Date: April 26, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 The Kentucky Post. All rights reserved. Reproduced with the permission of the Dialog Corporation by Gale Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Farmers operate cooperatives to increase their financial returns in two ways: through economies of scale in supply co-ops' purchases of large lots of agricultural inputs, and through co-ops' ability to compete with private firms in selling farm output.

Dairy products and grain are the major commodities marketed by Kentucky agricultural cooperatives, which also handle some fruits, vegetables and livestock.

The Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association is a specialized co-op that markets "pool" burley tobacco.

Supply co-ops typically handle livestock feed, ...

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