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MACC is a non-profit association formed by and comprised of members from a diverse group of cooperative industries serving all co-ops in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois. MACC was fashioned to meet and supplement the need for quality education unique to cooperatives. MACC does not compete with others offering cooperative programs in the region, rather compliments and partners with them.
Did you know MACC delivers? Literally, you pick the date, time and topics and MACC will bring a workshop right to your door. Whether you have 6, 60 or 600 MACC has a program just right for your co-op. If not, we will create it.

Co-ops Are Under Attack - Act Now to Protect Your Co-op
Some believe Capper Volstead has outlived its usefulness. It is important to advocate for your co-op by writing a letter to your government representative. The resources below have been compiled to educate and assist you. Please take time today to communicate the importance of Capper Volstead to your government official in Congress. We need to advocate to protect the cooperative business model.
• USDA-DOJ Hearing Notice & Workshops Announcement & Workshop Dates & Details

• Protect Capper Volstead:

Contact Your Government Official Today

• Obama Plan Could Attack Farmers

The Washington Times - John Reifsteck

• Repeal of Act Would Threaten Ag Co-ops

Midlands Voices - Robert C. Andersen

• Support Capper Volstead - Letter Template

• National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Advocacy Tool Kit

• The Anti Trust Status of Farmer Cooperatives

• BNA’s Anti Trust & Trade Regulation Report
“Education is not nearly as costly as the conflicts and failures incurred because of lack of understanding of the co-op business model. High-performing leaders know the importance of equipping directors, employees and management with the knowledge to understand their respective roles and therefore, develop and lead their cooperative with a unified approach.”
Rod Kelsay, Executive Director, MACC
“Cooperative education is relevant to all employees of cooperatives. Every employee represents the cooperative to members and to the community. The impression the general public has of the cooperative will be based to a large degree on the quality of interaction with cooperative employees. It is important for every employee to know the basic facts about that cooperative and cooperatives in general.”
Dr. Bob Cohen


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