In the article, taking into account the current socioeconomic situation in the country, the problems of spatial development are considered due to the extensive development of agricultural cooperation. Particular attention is paid in the article to potatoes, "second bread", the increase in production of which is largely determined by the provision of households with high-quality seeds and the possibility of selling surplus products. The article provides suggestions for strengthening the role of the state in the development of agricultural cooperation as main instrument of spatial development.