Cooperatives around the world

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This episode details the expansion of educationalinitiatives within the Korean agricultural cooperative (Nonghyup) during the1980s. This involved establishing and expanding the Nonghyup LeadershipTraining Institutes in Ansung, Jeonju, and Changnyeong, focusing on cooperativeprinciples, leadership development, and modern farming techniques. A keyelement was the creation of the New Farmer Technology College, offeringspecialized agricultural training to enhance members' skills and income. Theprograms emphasized hands-on learning, often incorporating on-site visits andgroup discussions, with significant follow-up support to ensure lasting impact.The overall goal was to empower farmers as active participants in thecooperative and to promote rural modernization.

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Cooperatives around the worldBy Cooperator Hong