Cooperative Network

Thank you to this ✨ incredible ✨ list of sponsors for the Second Annual Minnesota Cooperative Summit. We are so grateful to each of these partners for their generous support of cooperative education and cross-sector collaboration. This year we will gather to understand how cooperatives can meet the moment and we invite you to join us. There is still room to sponsor or register to attend! Learn more: https://www.mncooperativesummit.org/

Registration is under way for Cooperative Network’s 2026 Cooperative Communicators Virtual Workshop, scheduled Wednesday, July 8, 9 a.m.-noon. Workshop attendees will hear how the Wisconsin Beef Council has worked to build consumer trust and drive demand for beef through innovative, integrated marketing and education efforts; discover actionable strategies for creating compelling podcast content; and learn strategies and tips for creating authentic, high performing social media video content, including how to effectively use video tools that utilize AI. Agenda/registration: https://cooperativenetwork.coop/event/2026-cooperative-communicators-virtual-workshop/

It’s National Dairy Month!!! 🥛🐄

We want to celebrate all of the dairy producers out there! To all of our dairy farmers and agricultural families: Thank you for your dedication, your sacrifices, and the countless hours you put in to feed our communities.

Raise a glass of milk 🥛 to the hard working dairy farmers who make it all possible!

June 8-14 is National Right of Way Professionals Week. When you see these hard-working professionals on the road and working in your community — including electric cooperative and fiber crews — keep their safety (and yours) in mind!

We're still reflecting on the great time our team had participating in the Verona Hometown Days Parade last week.

At Heartland Credit Union, we believe being a community partner means showing up, getting involved, and celebrating alongside the people we serve. We were proud to be part of this longstanding Verona tradition and connect with so many community members along the route.

Thank you, Verona, for another wonderful Hometown Days celebration!

Cooperative Network is seeking nominations until Friday, September 11, 2026 for three board of director seats to be elected at Cooperative Network’s annual meeting in December, 2026.

With the exception of Friend of Cooperatives (aka Associate) members, current staff and members of Cooperative Network members in good standing are eligible for nomination.

As representatives of cooperative members throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, Cooperative Network’s board of directors helps guide future activities and priorities of the organization.

Nomination form:https://cooperativenetwork.coop/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Cooperative-Network-Board-of-Director-Nomination-Form.pdf

In addition to the start of June Dairy Month, it is also World Milk Day! 🥛

Today is the perfect day to celebrate one of nature’s most perfect foods. There are 13 essential nutrients found in one glass of milk, including calcium, protein, Vitamin A, potassium, and many more! Dairy foods like milk provide a unique nutrient profile that helps people of all ages achieve greater health and wellness. I am thankful to enjoy milk and other delicious dairy products daily that fuel my travels as Alice in Dairyland and help me share dairy goodness near and far! 🤍

High-quality milk all starts with the high-quality care that Wisconsin dairy farmers provide to their cows, land, and their communities. Today, be sure to give a milk “cheers” to our dedicated farmers and their devotion to America’s Dairyland! 🐄✨

Happy National Dairy Month! Celebrate the rich history of Wisconsin’s dairy industry in America’s Dairyland. Wisconsin agriculture is a big economic driver and contributes $116.3 billion annually to our state’s economy. 🧀🥛🐄🧈🍨

From Cows on the Concourse to dairy breakfasts and brunches, there are many things to do to celebrate National Dairy Month!

Learn more at: https://www.wisconsindairy.org/National-Dairy-Month/Dairy-Breakfasts?startdate=2026-06-01&enddate=2026-06-30