“…Agricultural cooperatives, when operating well, act as a means of obtaining a wide range of valuable resources, including information, technology, marketing, credit, purchasing power, and equipment (van Dijk et al, 2019) [1] (p. 176). According to Papageorgiou, individuals engaged in farming operations may enjoy numerous advantages by participating in cooperatives, such as reduced production expenses and enhanced managerial practices (Papageorgiou, 2015) [2] (pp. 75-76).…”