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1. Draw Conclusions One principle basic to cooperatives is democratic control of the organization by its members. How do you think important decisions are made in a cooperative? 2. Solve Problems A farmer must decide whether to sell his milk to a multinational food conglomerate or to join with other farmers to form a dairy cooperative. What incentive might the farmer have for selling through a cooperative rather than selling to a large corporation? 3. Contrast Show how cooperatives and nonprofits are different by identifying who benefits from each type of organization. 4. Infer How might professional organizations benefit consumers? 5. Make Decisions Why might a mayor or town council decide to fund the formation of a business association