Meet the Farmer-Owners
At CROPP Cooperative, Our vision is regional—regional, organic, and sustainable.
Read the stories of a few of our 1652 farmer-owners, all cooperating in their home regions across the country. In the past few years, farmers have joined our production routes in several new states, which means we have regional production in more of the country (see map). In a sense, the more our cooperative grows, the smaller and more local -- more "close to home" -- we become.
New England and Northeast
Travis and Amy Forgues
Not only has Travis brought a new spirit of optimism to despairing Vermont dairy farmers and their families, but he's helping to empower them to realize their first-ever economic stability as well.
The Yoder family
"If we treat the soil right, it will return life to us. Caring for the earth, particularly the soil, is what God intended for us to do." 13th-generation farmer Kore Yoder talks about how organic farming gives him more time for family and a better quality of life — "without a doubt."
Heartland and Rocky Mountains
Meet the Mikitas
Meet the Mikitas, co-op members and fourth generation farmers who are "doing what makes sense" and farming organically in Calhan, Colorado.
Pacific Northwest
Meet the Wolfisbergs of Whatcom County, Wash.
Being able to raise a big family on their farm is truly one of the rewards of their profession, says Colleen Wolfisberg, who home schools the family's five children.
California
The Coehlo Family
Frank is a third-generation dairy farmer, and the Coelhos have owned their present farm since 1982. They were first certified organic in 1999.
The Azevedos
"Agriculture is not a business, it's a way of life," says Tony Azevedo, patriarch of Double T Acres family farm. Double T, a second generation family-owned farm, was the first certified organic dairy producer in San Joaquin Valley.
