As cooperatives grow, the members:

Can lose their sense of connection and ownership

United States Department of Agriculture

Which is not a factor involved in a capital revolving fund

Government regulations limiting production

Patronage is defined as

Commerce done with, or on behalf of, the members

To more nearly tailor production to plant capacity and consumer preferences, cooperatives are:

Adopting rigid membership requirements

In the list below which is not a function of the Agriculture Council of California

Assists its members to stabilize markets

Located at 1225 H Street, Sacramento, California

Agricultural Council of California

The First American Cooperative is believed to be

Organized in 1752, Benjamin Franklin served as first chairman of the Board of Directors, A mutual insurance company

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1
What factors are involved in a capital revolving fund
The amount withheld per unit
The total amount of capital required
all of these
The volume marketed marketed or purchased
2
Well informed leaders who use Research and statistics
Bargaining
Supply
Service
Marketing
3
The earliest Ca Ag CoOp was Sunkist Growers Inc which was formed in 1893
False
True
4
As cooperatives grow, the members:
None of the above
Take their product elsewhere to get a better price
Can lose their sense of connection and ownership
Withdraw their patronage refunds
5
The earliest forms of cooperatives can be traced back to ancient Egypt around 3000 B.C
False
True
6
Sunsweet Growers Inc.
Marketing
Supply
Service
Barganing
7
The USDA stands for
United States Division of Accountng
none of these
United States Division of Subsidies
United States Department of Agriculture
8
Wholesale is the sale of goods directly to the consumers
False
True
9
Centralized CoOps consist of corporate Farming operations.
True
False
10
Which is not a factor involved in a capital revolving fund
The volume marketed or purchased
Government regulations limiting production
The total amount of capital required
None of these
11
Cooperatives succeed because of
Tax exempt status
Strong membership support
State & Federal policies
none of the above
12
Patronage is defined as
Commerce done with, or on behalf of, the members
Both of them
neither of them
Commerce done with, or on behalf of, the stockholders
13
In 1923 Congress Created 12 Fed.LandBanks for the purpose to provide short term operating funds
False
True
14
When starting a new cooperative, the Articles of Incorporation must be filed with the USDA
False
True
15
The largest service CoOp is the farm credit system
False
True
16
The private enterprise system can suffer from:
Overproduction
All of the above
Monopolies
Abusive practices
17
Marketing refers to the activities necessary to get a product from the farm to the consumer
true
false
18
Which of the ag-cooperatives formed prior to 1900 is still serving producers today
Sunsweeet Growers, Inc.
California Wool Growers Assoc.
California Cattlemen's Assoc.
Raisin City Growers United
19
Farm Credit System
Supply
Marketing
Bargaining
Service
20
Refers to the activities necessary to get products from the farm to the consumer
marketing
Supply
Bargaining
Service
21
The California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors (CPCSD) was founded in
1929
none of these
1945
1936
22
The American private enterprise system is based on Democracy
True
False
23
Usually does not take possession of products, or process, or distribute them
Supply
Bargaining
Marketing
Service
24
According to the USDA there are 3,346 Ag CoOps found in the United States
False
True
25
Several of today's important cooperatives can be traced back to the early
Agricultural Council of America
Farm Bureau Organization
Grange Organization
National FFA Organization
26
Like all industries, Ca agribusiness must adapt to changing consumer needs
True
False
27
California cooperatives had over 50,000 members in 1999
false
true
28
Free competition seldom results in a natural balance between supply and demand.
False
True
29
Decides cooperatives operating policy
Board of Directors
Cooperative Members
Hired Management
30
Ca Ag directly/indirectly supports over 1 million jobs for about 6% of the total gross product
True
False
31
To more nearly tailor production to plant capacity and consumer preferences, cooperatives are:
Advertising and using brand names
Doing more market research
Adopting rigid membership requirements
Purchasing some products from non-members
32
In the list below which is not a function of the Agriculture Council of California
Conducts education programs for its members
Assists its members to stabilize markets
Condus\cts education programs for youth
Works in state leg affecting agriculture
33
Free competition seldom results in a natural balance between supply and demand
false
true
34
"Equity" is the net worth of a business as opposed to the market value if a business were sold.
False
True
35
CoOps are subject to double taxation for income purposes.
False
True
36
Cooperatives in California succeed in general because of
Strong membership and sound operating policies
both of these
Good planning & strong management
37
Blue Diamond is a cooperative famous for selling walnuts
false
true
38
Approximately 55.7% of all cooperative members are in ( )
Service
none of the above
Marketing or bargaining
Purchasing (supply)
39
The Copper Volstead Act was passed by congress to protect CoOps against antitrust law suits
False
True
40
These associations provide unique services related to the business operations of farming
Bargaining
Service
Marketing
Supply
41
Prepares annual budget
Hired Management
Board of Directors
Cooperative Members
42
The primary disadvantage of partnership is; requiring effective teamwork/compatability
False
True
43
Which is considered an economic ill the american private free enterprise would suffer from
All of these
Overproduction and underproduction
Inflation & Recession
Severe Unemployment & Abusive Practices
44
Located at 1225 H Street, Sacramento, California
National Cooperative Bank
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Agricultural Council of California
National Cooperative Business Association
45
In terms of membership type, cooperatives are designated as
Centralized
none of these
Regional
National
46
The earliest California ag cooperative was Sunkist Growers, Inc. which was formed in 1893
true
false
47
Approximately 40.3% of all cooperative members are in ( ) cooperatives
Purchasing (supply)
Service
Marketing or barganing
none of these
48
The averaging of net returns to producers during a specific interval of time is
Pooling
Bargaining
Retains
Progress Payments
49
The "Exploring Farmer Cooperatives booklet is published by the Agricultural Credit Bank
False
True
50
Ability to influence the outcome of the price-making process
Supply
Service
Bargaininig
Marketing
51
The First American Cooperative is believed to be
none of them
Organized in 1752
Benjamin Franklin served as first chairman of the Board of Directors
A mutual insurance company
52
Formed in 1971, Pacific Coast Producers (PCP) is
All of the above
Premeir supplier of high-quality private label products
Home to 160 members
Headquartered in Lodi, CA
53
Provides expert advice for long-range planning
Cooperative Members
Board of Directors
Hired Management
54
Nonpatronage income is generated by business activity that does not directly serve the members
false
true
55
Founded in 1916 and is a trade association which represents cooperatives in all industries
National Cooperative Business Association
Agricultural Council of California
National Cooperative Bank
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
56
All CoOp members are entitled to receive an annual accounting of their CoOp operations
True
False
57
In a centralized cooperative, the members are individual farming operations
false
true
58
Non patronage income is generated by business activity that doesn't directly serve members
True
False
59
A credit union is a non-ag cooperative
true
false
60
The fundamental reason for forming an agricultural cooperatives is
Limiting government restrictions
none of these
A sufficiently urgent economic need
Reducing member state and federal tax burden
61
The First American Cooperative is believed to be
Ben Franklin as first chairman of the board of directors
Organized in 1752
A mutual insurance company
none of these
62
Empty question
Supply
Bargaining
Marketing
Service
63
Give members greater control over their crops
Supply
Marketing
Bargaining
Service
64
The department of Farm Credit System started with:
The Ag Credit Act of 1910
Federal Intermediate Credit Act
The Federal Land Bank Act
The Federal Farm Loan Act 1916
65
Depending on the type of commodity, pools may operate on a
Daily, weekly, or monthly basis
Weekly, monthly, or annual basis
Weekly, daily, or annual basis
Weekly, annual, or daily basis
66
Sponsors highly specialized, up-to-date education for directors of members cooperatives
Agricultural Council of California
National Cooperative Bank
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
National Cooperative Business Association
67
Pools are designed to be as fair as possible to all participants
False
True
68
Defined Cooperative associations which are eligible to borrow from a bank for Cooperatives
None of The Above
The Agricultural Marketing Act
The Ca Marketing Act
The Cooperative Marketing Act
69
The earliest forms of cooperatives can be traced back to ancient Egypt around
7000 B.C.
3000 B.C
6000 B.C.
1000 B.C.
70
Relatively few of these types of cooperatives in California
Bargaining
Service
Marketing
Supply
71
Refers exclusively to marketing functions of farmer CoOps and not including purchasing funct.
The CoOp Marketing Act
The Ag Marketing Act
The Robinson Patman Act
The Capper-Volstead Act
72
Created by the United States Congress in 1978
National Cooperative Bank
Agricultural Council of California
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
National Cooperative Business Association
73
Which is a primary way for producers to provide equity to their cooperative
Non-stock options
all of these
Single tax breaks by members
Direct Investment by members
74
Most anthropologists believe that civilization is actually an out-growth of agriculture
true
false
75
Determines cooperatives business strategies and broad policies
Board of Directors
Hired Management
Cooperative Members
76
Defined cooperative associations which are eligible to borrow from a Bank for Cooperatives.
The Agricultural Marketing Act
The California Marketing Act
None of the above
The Cooperative Marketing Act
77
Which of the agricultural cooperatives listed below is the oldest
California Wool Growers Association
Sunkist Growers, Inc.
California Cattlemen's Association
Calcot, Ltd.
78
Cooperatives are designated according to membership as
Centralized, Mixed,or Independent
Federated, Centralized, or Mixed
Federated, Centralized, or Independent
None of these
79
The Marketing Act (1926) authorized the Dept.of Ag to provide tech support to CoOps
True
False
80
Approves or rejects amendments to bylaws
Board of Directors
Hired Management
Cooperative Members
81
Before forming a producers cooperative, the first question to ask is
"Do we have enough money?"
none of these
"Why?"
"Do we need a lawyer?"
82
In the economic equation, buyers create "supply" and producers are the creators of demand
true
false
83
Businesses are classified by their ownership. Which is not one of the basic types of ownership
Partnerships
None of the above
General business corps
Limited Asset & Liability Corps
84
Test taking strategies...of the following, which are the most important?
Skip & go back, do not spend all of your time on 1 question
STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!
Process of elimination
Label everything, detail, EXPLAIN
85
Retained patronage earnings and per unit retains are usually returned to producers.
Revolving Capital Funds
Pool payments
Equity Capital
Progress payments
86
Test taking strategies....of the following, which are the most important?
Check if questions answer other questions
DO NOT RUSH
Read every answer
Double check your answers
87
Organized in 1919 as a private trade organization
National Cooperative Bank
National Cooperative Business Association
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Agricultural Council of California
88
The American private enterprise system is based on freedom
true
False
89
In a centralized cooperative, the members are individual farming operations
true
false
90
The origin of the modern cooperative is generally associated with
none of these
Rochdale Equitable Pioneer's Society
London Insurance of Houses from loss by fire
Paris Society of Mutual Insurance
91
Free competition results in a natural balance between supply and demand
true
false
92
Today the cooperative, which markets nearly half the citrus in California/Arizona is known as
Sun-Maid Growers
Sunkist Growers
None of these
Sunsweet Growers
93
"Value Added" is the increase in the value of a good at each stage of production
true
false
94
Cooperative income derived from non-member or non patronage business is becoming a source of
Value added services
Equity Capital
Dividends
Per unit retains
95
According to the USDA, there were ( ) agricultural cooperatives in the nation in 2000
none of these
3,346
33,460
346
96
CoOp members assert their ownership by voting and providing their own financial assets
True
False
97
A credit union is a non-ag cooperative
True
False
98
Centralized cooperatives consist of corporate farming operations
true
false
99
Which is not a characteristic of an ag coperative
A producer-created business
none of these
Provides services at no cost to its members
Democratically controlled and owned by its members
100
Make use of volume discount and acquisition opportunities
Service
Bargaining
Marketing
Supply

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Questions 100

Answers

1
What factors are involved in a capital revolving fund
The amount withheld per unit
The total amount of capital required
all of these
The volume marketed marketed or purchased
2
Well informed leaders who use Research and statistics
Bargaining
Supply
Service
Marketing
3
The earliest Ca Ag CoOp was Sunkist Growers Inc which was formed in 1893
False
True
4
As cooperatives grow, the members:
None of the above
Take their product elsewhere to get a better price
Can lose their sense of connection and ownership
Withdraw their patronage refunds
5
The earliest forms of cooperatives can be traced back to ancient Egypt around 3000 B.C
False
True
6
Sunsweet Growers Inc.
Marketing
Supply
Service
Barganing
7
The USDA stands for
United States Division of Accountng
none of these
United States Division of Subsidies
United States Department of Agriculture
8
Wholesale is the sale of goods directly to the consumers
False
True
9
Centralized CoOps consist of corporate Farming operations.
True
False
10
Which is not a factor involved in a capital revolving fund
The volume marketed or purchased
Government regulations limiting production
The total amount of capital required
None of these
11
Cooperatives succeed because of
Tax exempt status
Strong membership support
State & Federal policies
none of the above
12
Patronage is defined as
Commerce done with, or on behalf of, the members
Both of them
neither of them
Commerce done with, or on behalf of, the stockholders
13
In 1923 Congress Created 12 Fed.LandBanks for the purpose to provide short term operating funds
False
True
14
When starting a new cooperative, the Articles of Incorporation must be filed with the USDA
False
True
15
The largest service CoOp is the farm credit system
False
True
16
The private enterprise system can suffer from:
Overproduction
All of the above
Monopolies
Abusive practices
17
Marketing refers to the activities necessary to get a product from the farm to the consumer
true
false
18
Which of the ag-cooperatives formed prior to 1900 is still serving producers today
Sunsweeet Growers, Inc.
California Wool Growers Assoc.
California Cattlemen's Assoc.
Raisin City Growers United
19
Farm Credit System
Supply
Marketing
Bargaining
Service
20
Refers to the activities necessary to get products from the farm to the consumer
marketing
Supply
Bargaining
Service
21
The California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors (CPCSD) was founded in
1929
none of these
1945
1936
22
The American private enterprise system is based on Democracy
True
False
23
Usually does not take possession of products, or process, or distribute them
Supply
Bargaining
Marketing
Service
24
According to the USDA there are 3,346 Ag CoOps found in the United States
False
True
25
Several of today's important cooperatives can be traced back to the early
Agricultural Council of America
Farm Bureau Organization
Grange Organization
National FFA Organization
26
Like all industries, Ca agribusiness must adapt to changing consumer needs
True
False
27
California cooperatives had over 50,000 members in 1999
false
true
28
Free competition seldom results in a natural balance between supply and demand.
False
True
29
Decides cooperatives operating policy
Board of Directors
Cooperative Members
Hired Management
30
Ca Ag directly/indirectly supports over 1 million jobs for about 6% of the total gross product
True
False
31
To more nearly tailor production to plant capacity and consumer preferences, cooperatives are:
Advertising and using brand names
Doing more market research
Adopting rigid membership requirements
Purchasing some products from non-members
32
In the list below which is not a function of the Agriculture Council of California
Conducts education programs for its members
Assists its members to stabilize markets
Condus\cts education programs for youth
Works in state leg affecting agriculture
33
Free competition seldom results in a natural balance between supply and demand
false
true
34
"Equity" is the net worth of a business as opposed to the market value if a business were sold.
False
True
35
CoOps are subject to double taxation for income purposes.
False
True
36
Cooperatives in California succeed in general because of
Strong membership and sound operating policies
both of these
Good planning & strong management
37
Blue Diamond is a cooperative famous for selling walnuts
false
true
38
Approximately 55.7% of all cooperative members are in ( )
Service
none of the above
Marketing or bargaining
Purchasing (supply)
39
The Copper Volstead Act was passed by congress to protect CoOps against antitrust law suits
False
True
40
These associations provide unique services related to the business operations of farming
Bargaining
Service
Marketing
Supply
41
Prepares annual budget
Hired Management
Board of Directors
Cooperative Members
42
The primary disadvantage of partnership is; requiring effective teamwork/compatability
False
True
43
Which is considered an economic ill the american private free enterprise would suffer from
All of these
Overproduction and underproduction
Inflation & Recession
Severe Unemployment & Abusive Practices
44
Located at 1225 H Street, Sacramento, California
National Cooperative Bank
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Agricultural Council of California
National Cooperative Business Association
45
In terms of membership type, cooperatives are designated as
Centralized
none of these
Regional
National
46
The earliest California ag cooperative was Sunkist Growers, Inc. which was formed in 1893
true
false
47
Approximately 40.3% of all cooperative members are in ( ) cooperatives
Purchasing (supply)
Service
Marketing or barganing
none of these
48
The averaging of net returns to producers during a specific interval of time is
Pooling
Bargaining
Retains
Progress Payments
49
The "Exploring Farmer Cooperatives booklet is published by the Agricultural Credit Bank
False
True
50
Ability to influence the outcome of the price-making process
Supply
Service
Bargaininig
Marketing
51
The First American Cooperative is believed to be
none of them
Organized in 1752
Benjamin Franklin served as first chairman of the Board of Directors
A mutual insurance company
52
Formed in 1971, Pacific Coast Producers (PCP) is
All of the above
Premeir supplier of high-quality private label products
Home to 160 members
Headquartered in Lodi, CA
53
Provides expert advice for long-range planning
Cooperative Members
Board of Directors
Hired Management
54
Nonpatronage income is generated by business activity that does not directly serve the members
false
true
55
Founded in 1916 and is a trade association which represents cooperatives in all industries
National Cooperative Business Association
Agricultural Council of California
National Cooperative Bank
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
56
All CoOp members are entitled to receive an annual accounting of their CoOp operations
True
False
57
In a centralized cooperative, the members are individual farming operations
false
true
58
Non patronage income is generated by business activity that doesn't directly serve members
True
False
59
A credit union is a non-ag cooperative
true
false
60
The fundamental reason for forming an agricultural cooperatives is
Limiting government restrictions
none of these
A sufficiently urgent economic need
Reducing member state and federal tax burden
61
The First American Cooperative is believed to be
Ben Franklin as first chairman of the board of directors
Organized in 1752
A mutual insurance company
none of these
62
Empty question
Supply
Bargaining
Marketing
Service
63
Give members greater control over their crops
Supply
Marketing
Bargaining
Service
64
The department of Farm Credit System started with:
The Ag Credit Act of 1910
Federal Intermediate Credit Act
The Federal Land Bank Act
The Federal Farm Loan Act 1916
65
Depending on the type of commodity, pools may operate on a
Daily, weekly, or monthly basis
Weekly, monthly, or annual basis
Weekly, daily, or annual basis
Weekly, annual, or daily basis
66
Sponsors highly specialized, up-to-date education for directors of members cooperatives
Agricultural Council of California
National Cooperative Bank
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
National Cooperative Business Association
67
Pools are designed to be as fair as possible to all participants
False
True
68
Defined Cooperative associations which are eligible to borrow from a bank for Cooperatives
None of The Above
The Agricultural Marketing Act
The Ca Marketing Act
The Cooperative Marketing Act
69
The earliest forms of cooperatives can be traced back to ancient Egypt around
7000 B.C.
3000 B.C
6000 B.C.
1000 B.C.
70
Relatively few of these types of cooperatives in California
Bargaining
Service
Marketing
Supply
71
Refers exclusively to marketing functions of farmer CoOps and not including purchasing funct.
The CoOp Marketing Act
The Ag Marketing Act
The Robinson Patman Act
The Capper-Volstead Act
72
Created by the United States Congress in 1978
National Cooperative Bank
Agricultural Council of California
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
National Cooperative Business Association
73
Which is a primary way for producers to provide equity to their cooperative
Non-stock options
all of these
Single tax breaks by members
Direct Investment by members
74
Most anthropologists believe that civilization is actually an out-growth of agriculture
true
false
75
Determines cooperatives business strategies and broad policies
Board of Directors
Hired Management
Cooperative Members
76
Defined cooperative associations which are eligible to borrow from a Bank for Cooperatives.
The Agricultural Marketing Act
The California Marketing Act
None of the above
The Cooperative Marketing Act
77
Which of the agricultural cooperatives listed below is the oldest
California Wool Growers Association
Sunkist Growers, Inc.
California Cattlemen's Association
Calcot, Ltd.
78
Cooperatives are designated according to membership as
Centralized, Mixed,or Independent
Federated, Centralized, or Mixed
Federated, Centralized, or Independent
None of these
79
The Marketing Act (1926) authorized the Dept.of Ag to provide tech support to CoOps
True
False
80
Approves or rejects amendments to bylaws
Board of Directors
Hired Management
Cooperative Members
81
Before forming a producers cooperative, the first question to ask is
"Do we have enough money?"
none of these
"Why?"
"Do we need a lawyer?"
82
In the economic equation, buyers create "supply" and producers are the creators of demand
true
false
83
Businesses are classified by their ownership. Which is not one of the basic types of ownership
Partnerships
None of the above
General business corps
Limited Asset & Liability Corps
84
Test taking strategies...of the following, which are the most important?
Skip & go back, do not spend all of your time on 1 question
STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!
Process of elimination
Label everything, detail, EXPLAIN
85
Retained patronage earnings and per unit retains are usually returned to producers.
Revolving Capital Funds
Pool payments
Equity Capital
Progress payments
86
Test taking strategies....of the following, which are the most important?
Check if questions answer other questions
DO NOT RUSH
Read every answer
Double check your answers
87
Organized in 1919 as a private trade organization
National Cooperative Bank
National Cooperative Business Association
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Agricultural Council of California
88
The American private enterprise system is based on freedom
true
False
89
In a centralized cooperative, the members are individual farming operations
true
false
90
The origin of the modern cooperative is generally associated with
none of these
Rochdale Equitable Pioneer's Society
London Insurance of Houses from loss by fire
Paris Society of Mutual Insurance
91
Free competition results in a natural balance between supply and demand
true
false
92
Today the cooperative, which markets nearly half the citrus in California/Arizona is known as
Sun-Maid Growers
Sunkist Growers
None of these
Sunsweet Growers
93
"Value Added" is the increase in the value of a good at each stage of production
true
false
94
Cooperative income derived from non-member or non patronage business is becoming a source of
Value added services
Equity Capital
Dividends
Per unit retains
95
According to the USDA, there were ( ) agricultural cooperatives in the nation in 2000
none of these
3,346
33,460
346
96
CoOp members assert their ownership by voting and providing their own financial assets
True
False
97
A credit union is a non-ag cooperative
True
False
98
Centralized cooperatives consist of corporate farming operations
true
false
99
Which is not a characteristic of an ag coperative
A producer-created business
none of these
Provides services at no cost to its members
Democratically controlled and owned by its members
100
Make use of volume discount and acquisition opportunities
Service
Bargaining
Marketing
Supply