The Changing Financial Structure of Farmer Cooperatives

摘要

Combined assets of 5,795 farmer marketing and supply cooperatives amounted to $18.6 billion at the close of fiscal year 1976. Equity capital represented 42 percent, borrowed capital 33 percent, and other liabilities 25 percent of total assets. The report analyzes the financial structure of farmer cooperatives, including amounts, types and sources of equity and borrowed capital. Sales and other operating income and amounts and distribution of net savings and losses are also covered. Data are presented by major function, principal products handled, geographic location and income tax status of the cooperatives.