Resources

TACC has begun compiling useful information for co-ops during this time of national health crisis. As more pertinent information comes out, we will continue to update our website.

CARES Act: SBA Payroll Protection Program (PPP) & Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)

Payroll Protection Program FAQs

Overview of Legislative Changes to Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (for companies with 50-499 employees)

Alternative Operating Practices of Cooperatives

Essential Worker Travel Form

COVID-19 FAQs from Gary McLaren

CISA Memo on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response

Critical Infrastructure Designation

Helpful Links from The Management Association:

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Educational Documents

Expectations of a Co-op Director

Dr. Erica Irlbeck’s Report: Meeting Millenial Farmers’ and Ranchers’ Expectations from Their Cooperatives

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Please click the links below for contact information for national and state level resources, cotton board contacts and agricultural associates.

CoBank Farmers Cooperative Compress National Cotton Council National Society of Accounts for Cooperatives PYCO Industries Texas AgriLife Extension Service Texas Electric Cooperatives Farm Credit Bank USDA – Rural Business Cooperative Service

Cotton Board National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Plains Cotton Cooperative Association Texas Agricultural Cooperative Trust Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association Texas Department of Agriculture Texas IPM Network Texas Workforce Commission The Triangle Companies

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TACC complied articles that have been gathered from many sources, and in some cases prepared by the Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council, capturing the most concise papers ever written about “cooperatives” and created an easy reference notebook. Click on the link below for a convenient pdf version of The “Cooperative” Resource Manual.

Resource Manual (pdf)

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Cooperator of the Year Application Form Download

Cooperative Ginner of the Year Application Form Download