Webinar: Investing in Cooperatives for a Changing Climate
March 18 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Farmer-Led Solutions: Investing in Cooperatives for a Changing Climate
What: Join Minnesota Farmers Union for a conversation about why the cooperative model remains a powerful tool for strengthening rural economies and advancing climate resilience.
In 2023, the Minnesota Farmers Union Foundation launched the Cooperatives for Climate grant program to support farmer-led cooperatives advancing solutions to pressing economic and climate-related challenges. The program offers a compelling proof of concept: targeted, place-based investments in cooperative development can unlock lasting, farmer-led climate solutions while strengthening local economies.
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 18
This webinar will:
- Explore the importance of cooperative development as a strategy for long-term community stability
- Share the vision and design behind the innovative Cooperatives for Climate grant program
- Feature grant recipients discussing lessons learned from launching new cooperatives and the critical role of early-stage funding
- Present findings from a recent program evaluation, including recommendations for future investment in cooperative infrastructure