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What is a Cooperative?

Farmers RECC is an electric cooperative owned by the members we serve. Democratically governed businesses, electric cooperatives are organized under the Cooperative or Rochdale Principles, anchoring them firmly in the communities they serve and ensuring that they are closely regulated by their consumers.

Today more than 900 electric cooperatives provide reliable and technologically advanced service to 40 million Americans while maintaining a consumer-focused approach to business.

Cooperative Principles

  • Democratic Member Control - Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions.
  • Members' Economic Participation - Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative.
  • Autonomy and Independence - Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members.
  • Education, Training, and Information - Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives.
  • Cooperation Among Cooperatives - Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together.

Farmers RECC operates under the following mission statement:


To view a complete list of Farmers RECC's Rates, Rules and Regulations, follow this link: Rates, Rules and Regulations.


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