How does your local farm supply co-op rate?

摘要

Has your cooperative fared better, about the same or worse compared to cooperatives with similar sales, product mix, etc. Comparisons with other cooperatives using trends and industry norms may help to determine whether your cooperative is doing wellor poorly. The two tables below contain average financial data compiled from a survey of 263 cooperatives for 2003 and 2004. Fill in the blanks and compare these benchmarks with your cooperative's financial data. How's your cooperative doing?