澳大利亚莫鲁亚的南地水果和蔬菜,向社区拥有的合作模式过渡。 Southlands Fruit and Vegetables in Moruya, Australia, transitions to a community-owned cooperative model.

澳大利亚莫鲁亚的南地水果和蔬菜正在向社区拥有的合作社模式过渡,因为目前的业主史蒂文和凯蒂·哈默后退,将重点放在家庭上。 Southlands Fruit and Vegetables in Moruya, Australia, is transitioning to a community-owned cooperative model as current owners Steven and Katie Hamer step back to focus on family. 合作社的目的是维持当地粮食安全和支持农民。 The co-op aims to maintain local food security and support farmers. 该模式有130多个社区成员感兴趣,将利用利润开展社区项目,而不仅仅依靠成员。 With over 130 community members interested, the model will use profits for community projects and not rely solely on memberships. 该商店仍然盈利,提供当地招待场所,并为当地种植者提供支助。 The store remains profitable, supplying local hospitality venues and providing support for local growers.