A new approach to farmer co-operation is emerging, giving producers greater power in the marketplace and sustaining not only farm businesses, but the future of rural communities. In a two-part series Farming Ahead shares two successful stories of agribusiness innovation. A new style of farmer cluster group is taking shape, delivering benefits for investors and their communities alike. Bringing together like-minded growers and community members, these corporate style ventures have already boosted farmgate returns. But the innovative business approach not only delivers returns to investors -- it is sustaining rural communities to boot.
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