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The FCI Guide to Starting a Food Co-op

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The FCI Guide to Starting a Food Co-op is available as a free download on our Resource Library.

Users who would prefer a paperback hard copy of The Guide can order it here.

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Food Co-op Initiative provides exceptional resources for people in the U.S. working to start a retail food co-op that meets the needs of their community. New startups can use our materials at no charge, and are able to reach out to our staff for phone consultations and additional technical help.

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The FCI Guide to Starting a Food Co-op
Capital Campaign Workbook
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