The Agricultural Cooperatives Training Program equips farmers with in-depth knowledge and skills on cooperative management, establishing partnerships, and strategies to improve productivity.

The training is for professional development purposes, and the certificate obtained does not replace the MYK authorization certificate in trainings where the MYK authorization certificate is mandatory.

Fundamentals of Agricultural Cooperatives

• What is cooperative farming? Definition and significance of agricultural cooperatives

• Legal structure and organization of agricultural cooperatives
• Types of cooperatives and their operation
• The concept of partnership in cooperatives

Cooperative Management and Organization

• Organizational structures of cooperatives
• Management board and general assembly operations
• Leadership and teamwork in cooperatives
• Governance and auditing processes in cooperatives

Collaboration and Partnership Building in Agricultural Cooperatives

• Principles of collaboration and sharing among farmers
• Partnership establishment processes and strategies
• Economic benefits based on partnership and solidarity in cooperatives
• Inter-cooperative collaboration and network building

Productivity Enhancement and Sustainability

• Methods to increase agricultural productivity
• Use of technology and digitalization in agriculture
• Sustainable agricultural practices and eco-friendly production
• Ways to reduce environmental impact in cooperatives

Marketing and Financial Management

• Financial management and budgeting in agricultural cooperatives
• Marketing strategies for agricultural cooperatives
• Effective marketing and sales channels for agricultural products
• Cooperative financing and support resources

The training is open to institutional collaborations (package for institution/company legal entities), and individual applications are not accepted. The training content can be reorganized according to your institutional participant profile and needs. As a result of mutual discussions, the scope and method of the training (face-to-face / online) are determined and the relevant processes are completed. In case of mutual agreement, the date, time, and location of the training are planned in line with the availability of your institution’s participants and our instructors.