This text constitutes a practical guide-book on the subject of rural co-operation, including first-hand reports on all the leading forms of rural co-operation in the United States and Europe. It contains stories that show how farmers can co-operate, by showing how it has been done - and how it is currently being practiced. Although old, much of the information contained herein is timeless, and will be of great value to modern farmers. The chapters of this book include: 'The Farmer Must Take Complete Control of His Business'; 'First of All a Food Local Farmers' Club: How to Make It a Success'; 'Co-operative Buying is Good Co-operative Merchandising May or May Not Be'; 'Rural Credits and Co-operation'; 'What I Believe in the Farmers' Union'... and much more. We are proud to republish this vintage text, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on farming."