production ag
what is production agriculture
Farming and ranching
How many commodities can California grow
over 400
When did cooperatives in California start
20th century.
What is business owned by two or more people.
partnership
Producers are what
creators of supply
What Activities do producers rarely have time for.
Packing,processing,distribution and sales of their commodities.
Why are California's cooperatives build on a mission.
To sell and export products.
Were Crops harvested privately or publicly
Private
What do all businesses require.
What is Capital
Buyers create what
demand
By joining cooperatives producers gain clout in what.
the marketplace.
What makes California's cooperatives unique
It was build on a mission
What is one problem the great distance caused.
Rail road transportation was uncertain.
Ownership
Investors are commonly referred as what
Stockholders
These services add value as the basic farm products are what.
processed and packaged into an endless assortment of consumer goods.
How did farmers take control of packing and processing.
Organizing marketing cooperatives.
What does Capital primarily come from.
Investment by a business.
Stockholders have many votes as their shares of voting stock.What does that represent.
Proportionate ownership
Cooperatives enable producers to increase their net farm income two ways.What is one of those two ways.
Reduce farm production cost
Higher value added returns from the crops
Why was commutation slow - producers were unsatisfied with price
Great distance.
What is another name for a individually owned business.
Sole proprietorship
The board hires a lead management executive. there are three common job titles what are they.
Chief executive officer, president or general manager