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Training Course on Agricultural Cooperatives and Farmer Organizations Management

Training Course on Agricultural Cooperatives and Farmer Organizations Management

Duration: 5 Days

Location: Nairobi

Course Overview
Agricultural cooperatives and farmer organizations are vital platforms for empowering smallholder farmers, aggregating production, accessing markets, and increasing bargaining power. However, weak governance, limited managerial capacity, and lack of sustainability strategies often hinder their effectiveness.
This course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to establish, manage, and strengthen cooperatives and farmer-based organizations (FBOs) as engines of rural transformation. It covers legal frameworks, governance structures, financial management, service delivery models, and strategies for institutional sustainability and growth.
Participants will gain practical skills to improve leadership, member participation, access to finance, and market integration. Real-life case studies and practical simulations will help learners understand how to transform farmer groups into dynamic, well-managed business-oriented institutions.
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Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
•Understand the role, functions, and types of agricultural cooperatives and FBOs
•Strengthen governance, leadership, and member participation in farmer organizations
•Build capacity in cooperative financial management and recordkeeping
•Design effective service delivery models including input supply, aggregation, and marketing
•Facilitate linkages between FBOs and markets, financial institutions, and support services
•Develop strategic and business plans for cooperative growth and sustainability
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Target Audience
This course is designed for:
•Cooperative society managers and board members
•Farmer organization leaders and extension facilitators
•Agricultural officers and cooperative development officers
•NGO and development agency staff supporting producer organizations
•Rural finance and agribusiness advisors
•Policy makers and consultants working in rural institutional development
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Training Methodology
•Practical case studies of successful and struggling cooperatives
•Group exercises on governance, financial management, and marketing
•Tools and templates for institutional assessments and business planning
•Simulations of member meetings, elections, and strategic decision-making
•Peer learning and reflection sessions
•Exposure to cooperative development models from different countries
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Expected Outcomes
Participants will:
•Be equipped to support the formation, registration, and management of cooperatives and FBOs
•Strengthen the capacity of farmer groups to manage finances, provide services, and govern democratically
•Gain tools to support value chain integration and cooperative-enterprise linkages
•Understand how to improve accountability, transparency, and sustainability in rural institutions
•Return with draft action plans or improvement strategies for their cooperatives or FBO networks

Course Modules / Key Topics
Module 1: Foundations of Agricultural Cooperatives and FBOs
•Types, principles, and roles of cooperatives and farmer groups
•Formation, legal registration, and institutional development lifecycle
•Differences between traditional farmer groups, savings groups, and cooperatives
Module 2: Governance and Leadership in Farmer Organizations
•Roles of the board, management, and general members
•Decision-making structures, member engagement, and leadership succession
•Conflict resolution and accountability mechanisms
Module 3: Financial and Operational Management
•Financial recordkeeping, internal controls, and audits
•Managing member contributions, savings, and revolving funds
•Budgeting, planning, and cooperative loan management
Module 4: Service Delivery and Market Linkages
•Collective input procurement and produce aggregation
•Contract negotiation and market access facilitation
•Building partnerships with agribusinesses and financial institutions
Module 5: Sustainability, Strategy, and Institutional Strengthening
•Developing cooperative strategic and business plans
•Diversification, innovation, and resilience planning
•Institutional assessments and capacity development roadmaps

Course General Information:
This course is delivered by qualified and experienced trainers with extensive expertise in their respective fields. Our training approach combines interactive theory sessions, hands-on practical activities, group work, and case studies, ensuring a dynamic and impactful learning experience.

Training Location: The sessions will be held at PROSPERAS SKILLS CENTER, Nairobi, Kenya. We also offer tailor-made group training at client-requested locations upon prior arrangement.

Certification: Upon successfully completing the training, participants will be awarded a certificate from PROSPERAS SKILLS CENTER.

Fees and Inclusions: Covers tuition, training materials, lunch, and venue. Accommodation and airport transfers can be arranged upon request.

Payment Details: Payment must be made to our bank account prior to the commencement of training. Please forward proof of payment to: trainings@prosperasskillscenter.com

For Further Inquiries: Contact us via email: trainings@prosperasskillscenter.com

Agricultural Cooperatives and Farmer Organizations Management

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