MEMBER PARTICIPATION IS THE BED-ROCK
OF AG. COOPS. WITHOUT ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF THEIR MEMBERS AG.
COOPS. FAIL. THIS STUDY SEEKS TO UNDERSTAND WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION
IN AG. COOPS, WHY IT OCCURS, WHY IT DOES NOT OCCUR, AND AT WHAT
LEVEL IN THE ORGANIZATION IT OCCURS. FROM SUCH INFORMATION BETTER
MEMBER PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS CAN BE DESIGNED AND THE EFFECTIVENESS
AND PERFORMANCE OF FARMERS' COOPERATIVE BUSINESS IMPROVED.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.