#AgriculturalCooperatives hashtag - Bluesky

@citizenptnewswa.bsky.social

1 month ago

Committee weighs amendment allowing cannabis producers to form small cooperatives A striking amendment to HB 1941 would let licensed cannabis producers form agricultural cooperatives for collective processing and marketing while capping an association’s representation at three producer licenses; producers and industry groups supported the amendment but urged future changes tied to federal normalization and concerns about market oversupply.

A groundbreaking amendment could empower Washington's cannabis producers to unite in cooperatives, but will it strike the right balance for small growers amidst a market overwhelmed by supply?

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#WA #AgriculturalCooperatives #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection #MarketRegulation

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Committee considers limited cooperatives for licensed cannabis producers, cap set at three licenses A striking amendment to HB 1941 would let licensed cannabis producers form agricultural cooperatives for collective processing, handling, and marketing while capping representation at three producer licenses to limit consolidation.

Washington's Senate committee is shaking up the cannabis industry by allowing producers to join forces in cooperatives, but with strict limits to prevent big players from taking over.

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#WA #AgriculturalCooperatives #ConsumerProtects #CitizenPortal #MarketRegulation

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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2 months ago

House approves bill allowing licensed cannabis producers to form cooperatives with 30% market-share guardrail Lawmakers passed House Bill 1941 to allow licensed cannabis producers to form agricultural cooperatives and adopt a 30% cap on any single entity's control; debate centered on market concentration risks and parity with other agricultural sectors.

Washington lawmakers just passed a groundbreaking bill allowing cannabis producers to form cooperatives, aiming to empower small businesses while keeping monopolies at bay!

Learn more here!

#WA #AgriculturalCooperatives #CitizenPortal #MarketRegulation #SmallProducerSupport

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Heifer International Asia

@heiferasia.bsky.social

4 months ago

🌏 Across Asia, #AgriculturalCooperatives are enabling #SocialTransformation, #EconomicEmpowerment, and #EnvironmentalSustainability, helping #SmallholderFarmers access tools, technology, markets and fair prices.

#IYC2025 #Heifer4Coop #InternationalYearoftheCooperatives #UNSDG2030

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Kosona Chriv

@kosona.bsky.social

6 months ago

GlobalGrowers empowers small-scale farmers and producers worldwide #AgriculturalCooperatives #FarmToExport #FairTrade #SustainableAgriculture #FarmerEmpowerment #AgTech #RuralDevelopment adalidda.com/en/slug/glob...

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Kosona Chriv

@kosona.bsky.social

8 months ago

Transform Your Agricultural Business: An Unprecedented Cross-Continental Opportunity Awaits #SustainableFarming #AgriculturalInnovation #FoodTech #AgriculturalCooperatives #InternationalTrade #Agribusiness adalidda.com/en/slug/euro...

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Heifer International Asia

@heiferasia.bsky.social

9 months ago

👉 Stay tuned to discover why farmer cooperatives are more than just businesses—they’re a powerful force for transforming communities from the ground up.

#EmpoweringFarmers #IYC2025 #AgriculturalCooperatives #FoodSystems

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Heifer International Asia

@heiferasia.bsky.social

9 months ago

When farmers unite through cooperatives, they gain the voice, visibility, and value they’ve long been denied.

Missed the Seeding Strength launch event on July 9th? We’ll be sharing key messages from our inspiring speakers in the days ahead. 🎥

#EmpoweringFarmers #IYC2025 #AgriculturalCooperatives

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Heifer International Asia

@heiferasia.bsky.social

9 months ago

The event is in partnership with the International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific.

In this powerful message, Neena shares why #SeedingStrength is more than a campaign—it’s a call to action.

#EmpoweringFarmers #IYC2025 #AgriculturalCooperatives

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Heifer International Asia

@heiferasia.bsky.social

9 months ago

"When farmers band together through co-operatives, it amplifies their voices, strengthens their bargaining power, and attracts investment to build better enterprises, helping them feed a growing population while caring for the Earth."

#EmpoweringFarmers #IYC2025 #AgriculturalCooperatives

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Heifer International Asia

@heiferasia.bsky.social

9 months ago

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Seeding Strength: Empowering Farmer Cooperatives – Regional Campaign Launch. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webi... Join us for the official launch of ‘Seeding Strength: Empowering Farmer Cooperatives’, a regional campaign by Heifer International in partnership with the International Cooperative Alliance Asia-Pacif...

📢 Be part of this movement. Join us for the Seeding Strength Campaign Launch Event:

📅 9 July 2025 (Wednesday)
🕥 10:30 AM IST | 12:00 PM BKK
📍 Zoom
👉 Register now: heifer.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#SeedingStrength #CoopsDay #IYC2025 #HeiferInternational #AgriculturalCooperatives #RuralTransformation

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Heifer International Asia

@heiferasia.bsky.social

9 months ago

💪 From securing fair prices to promoting shared leadership and resilience, cooperatives are more than just an economic model—they’re a people-powered movement for change.

#SeedingStrength #CoopsDay #IYC2025 #HeiferInternational #AgriculturalCooperatives #RuralTransformation #SmallholderFarmers

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Heifer International Asia

@heiferasia.bsky.social

9 months ago

A Step Forward for #AgriculturalCooperatives!

We’re proud to announce that
#Heifer in Asia has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (#MoU) with the ICAAPAC
- a partnership rooted in shared values and a vision for more inclusive, equitable & sustainable #FoodSystems.

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Heifer International Asia

@heiferasia.bsky.social

9 months ago

This initiative commemorates the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025 & celebrates the vital role of #AgriculturalCooperatives in building inclusive, equitable & sustainable futures across Asia.

📅 9 July 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM IST / 12:00 PM BKK
📍 Zoom
heifer.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Heifer International Asia

@heiferasia.bsky.social

10 months ago

The campaign commemorates the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025 and celebrates the critical role of #AgriculturalCooperatives across #Asia in building inclusive, equitable, and sustainable futures.

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Heifer International Asia

@heiferasia.bsky.social

10 months ago

These visits are a testament to the power of collective action — and a reminder that behind every thriving cooperative are incredible farmers, visionary leaders, and a shared dream of opportunity and prosperity.

#FarmerCollectives #AgriculturalCooperatives #Coop2025

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Heifer International Asia

@heiferasia.bsky.social

10 months ago

👉From the field in Cambodia:

Dilip Bhandari and Gurpreet K Bhatia of Heifer Asia joined our #Cambodia country staff on a #FieldVisit across the country program sites to explore impact, best practices, and lessons from our work with #AgriculturalCooperatives in #Cambodia.

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