Originally, Food Cooperatives Were Formed to Provide Better Prices for Farmers

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Originally, food cooperatives were formed to provide better prices for farmers. These groups now cooperatively buy farm equipment and other products, and realize economies of scale by banding together for these things.

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Definitions:

American Bison

A species of bison that once roamed North America in vast herds, they are a symbol of the Great Plains and a vital part of Native American culture.

Empresario

An empresario was a person who had been granted the right to settle on land in exchange for recruiting and taking responsibility for new settlers in areas of Mexico, including Texas, in the 19th century.

Texas Settlement

The process and history of colonization and habitation in the region of Texas, involving various groups including Native Americans, Spanish, and Anglo-Americans.

Anglo-Americans

Individuals of English descent, especially those residing in the United States or those who have significantly contributed to American society and culture.