Montana State University/University of Zagreb/Osijek University
Country:
Croatia
Award Date:
2001
Award Amount:
$99,675.00
Cost Share:
$109,775.00
Other Partners:
Rocky Mountain Supply Company; Darigold, Inc.; Farm Credit Systems Office in Bozeman; Flathead Farmers Universe; Bozeman Community Food Cooperative
This partnership is institutionalizing and increasing community capacity in Croatia’s agricultural sector by fostering a cooperative business movement. The partnership con-ducted a workshop with the Croatian Agricultural Grower Association to discuss the economic benefits of forming an agricultural cooperative. The partners have also made presentations on cooperatives to the Croatian Cabbage Farmers and Potato Farmer Associations. Partners have translated 16 cooperative business references for outreach purposes and have incorporated cooperative business content into existing agricultural business courses at the University of Zagreb and Osijek University. The partnership has strengthened the course content offered at these institutions and has exposed Croatian faculty to innovative teaching methods.