There are 5 different types of cooperatives:
- Consumer: owned by consumers who buy goods or services from their cooperative
- Producer: owned by producers of commodities or crafts who have joined forces to process and market their products
- Worker: owned and democratically governed by employees who become co-op members
- Purchasing: owned by independent businesses or municipalities to improve their purchasing power
- Hybrid: a combination of co-op types, where people with common interests band together
Learn More:
Facts about Cooperatives
Basic Principles of a Cooperative
If you would like to know more about what being a cooperative means to us – and to you – explore our website and contact the IWDC