The Nebraska Cooperative Council is a statewide, non-profit, non-partisan trade association representing agricultural cooperatives.
Established in 1945, as a full-service trade association, the Council has been instrumental in advancing cooperative businesses throughout Nebraska. Today, over 90% of the state’s agricultural cooperatives are members, along with rural electric and telephone cooperatives, financial services cooperatives, regional cooperatives, and those providing insurance, livestock marketing, communications, and consumer goods. Membership also includes auditing firms and other organizations that serve cooperatives. Together, the agricultural cooperative members generate nearly $9 billion in economic activity annually.
The 6th Principle of Cooperation is “Cooperation Among Cooperatives”
The work of the Nebraska Cooperative Council is that Principle in action. Benefits include:
Collective Impact
Entire cooperative community working through Council maximizes influence at state and federal levels.
Targeted Coalitions
Member cooperatives with similar interests form focused groups for effective legislative and regulatory influence.
Mutual Strengthening
Through its member education programs the Council provides training on the unique structure and values of cooperatives.
Unity Benefits
The Council becomes a “force multiplier” as members work together through the Council structure to protect and defend their operational and organizational interests.
NCC Mission Statement
To defend, protect, and enhance the agricultural cooperative movement through proactive programs in education, legislation, governmental affairs, communication and regulatory issues.