Resource Library

This is our library of reference material, training documents, web links, and other resources for everyone who is interested in retail food co-ops—organized by type of development work.

Link to: Getting Started

Getting Started?

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Link to: Business Development

Business Development

Link to: Governance

Governance

Link to: Membership & Outreach

Membership & Outreach

Link to: General Information

General Information

QuickStart Online Course

FCI QuickStart™ is designed for new startup food co-op board members to rapidly get them up to speed on the responsibilities of the board and on the basics of the startup food co-op development model.

QuickStart Online Course

Get Started with Food Co-op Initiative

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.

Popular Resources

Let’s Start a Food Co-op! What do we do first?

What can FCI Do for me?

Guide to Starting a Food Co-op

Annual Impact Reports

QuickStart from FCI Classroom

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