This course will become read-only in the near future. Tell us at community.p2pu.org if that is a problem.
This challenge is for the entire globe to consider food cooperatives for food security. We intent to demonstrate how to set up one by doing so in Nairobi.
We shall Design, Build and Operate a Fully Functional Food Cooperative
We shall do this by collaborating on accomplishment of all requisite tasks and making any manner of contribution necessary for success
Bringing Food Consumers into Food Value Chain Management closes an important feedback loop to the farmer and supports Quality, Adequate and Sustainable Nutrition where all stakeholders' needs are addressed
http://www.sustainweb.org/foodcoopstoolkit/premises/
Most food co-ops use venues that are free (or very low cost), as otherwise they have to generate enough money to cover rent on an on-going basis.
What options have we got to create self-financing stores?
