Tag: Co-ops

Mar 02

Barry Squires on the Vital Role of Cooperatives in Today’s Farm Economy

Barry Squires, a longtime producer and board member, recently sat down with Carli Davenport, associate farm reporter, to discuss his agricultural background, the value of cooperatives, and the challenges farmers face today. Squires is affiliated with Farmers Co‑Op Mill & Elevator and also serves on the board of the AFR, bringing both on-the-ground and leadership …

agriculture, Co-ops, farmnews, oklahoma

Jan 16

Chris Aarhus on Co-op History, Challenges, and the Shift from Landlines to Broadband

Chris Aarhus on Co-op History, Challenges, and the Shift from Landlines to Broadband: In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Chris Aarhus to discuss the rich history of cooperatives in the United States and the critical role they continue to play in rural communities. From their tumultuous beginnings in the 19th …