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Celebrated by cooperatives nationwide during the month of October, National Co-op Month is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of a trusted, proven way to do business and build resilient, inclusive communities.

Under the theme “The Future is Cooperative,” this year’s Co-op Month is also a chance to envision a cooperative future. With the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives on the horizon, now is the time to lift up the people-centered businesses at the heart of our communities and economies.

How is your co-op creating a more cooperative future? From finance to food and housing to childcare, co-ops nationwide are shaping a more equitable, innovative and sustainable world.

Cooperatives nationwide are encouraged to use this year’s theme and logo in their communication and outreach activities this October. 2024 Co-op Month logos and other resources are hosted by NCBA CLUSA at coopmonth.coop.

CO-OP MONTH FUN FACTS

Minnesota was the first state to declare an official Co-op Month proclamation in 1948.
Co-op Month has been a nationally recognized celebration since 1964, when U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman, a former Minnesota governor, proclaimed October Co-op Month.
The first National Co-op Month theme in 1964, was “Cooperatives: USDA Helps Build a Better America.”
The U.S. Government sponsored Co-op Month from 1964-1970.
Every October, the U.S. Department of Agriculture releases its annual Co-op Month proclamation.

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CO-OP MONTH FUN FACTS

Minnesota was the first state to declare an official Co-op Month proclamation in 1948.

Co-op Month has been a nationally recognized celebration since 1964, when U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman, a former Minnesota governor, proclaimed October Co-op Month.

The first National Co-op Month theme in 1964, was “Cooperatives: USDA Helps Build a Better America.”

The U.S. Government sponsored Co-op Month from 1964-1970.

Every October, the U.S. Department of Agriculture releases its annual Co-op Month proclamation.