EOPP exists to provide its members with discounts and special offers on a range of retail products. As a member you become a shareholder in the co-operative, (with a minimum of 100 $1 shares), entitling you to profit share, annual rebates and the opportunity to support the growth of the local Esperance community.
How EOPP benefits local Esperance farmers
The co-operative model enables farmers to build the value of their family farming business by providing better value to farmers for the costs of inputs and supplies, and processing of the aforementioned.
A co-operative provides healthy competition for suppliers and makes it competitive to shop locally. It also enables farmers ride out adverse trading conditions in commodity markets.
In short, it’s an immense benefit for local Esperance farmers to be a member of their local farming cooperative.
How a co-operative benefits the Esperance community
One third of Australia’s wealth is generated outside the major cities, yet often Primary Producers find it challenging to shop locally in obtaining inputs and supplies to run the farming business.
EOPP benefits Esperance by enabling competitive pricing for farming supplies. Farmers are able to source supplies within the region, supporting employment and the economic multiplier of keeping money local.
Most importantly, having a co-op supports Esperance and its community in maintaining a regional way of life. There are numerous potential opportunities to grow and support the local economy through an expansion of the EOPP co-op.
Are you interested in becoming a member of EOPP?
We welcome new members to EOPP and encourage you to contact us with your questions.
Reach out to our Executive Officer Helen Ireland at helen@eoppcooperativeltd.com
or contact Helen at the office on 08 90712564.
To become a member, visit our membership page.
