Accountancy researcher Kay Plummer surveyed members from national, regional and local co-operatives and found the model useful for capacity building among the communities they serve. She was addressing the topic at Australia’s first forum on agricultural collectives this week. The forum, at Kingscliff, NSW on August 29-30 also saw the launch of the $14.9m Farm Co-operatives and Collaboration Pilot Program (FarmCCPP).