How can producer associations and cooperatives strengthen regional organic value chains? Which models help to pool volumes, access markets, and develop new value chains? And what does it actually take to successfully establish a producer association?

The fourth Market Information Forum 2026 was dedicated to successful cooperatives, producer associations, and marketing models in Brandenburg. The focus was on collective marketing, aggregation of production volumes, and regional sales structures. In addition, practical questions concerning the establishment and organisation of producer associations were discussed.

Programme

• Practical examples of successful producer associations
• Establishment and organisation of producer associations in practice
• Exchange on legal structures, financing, and cooperation models
• Discussions on the opportunities of regional value creation

Time and Venue

Date: 9 September 2026
Time: 12:00–17:30
Venue: Walnussmeisterei Böllersen, Im Eichholz 32c, 16835 Herzberg (Mark)

Event Outline

Practitioners have shared their experiences with collective marketing and regional cooperation models. The event also addressed practical questions related to the establishment and further development of producer associations such as: 

• Which organisational models have proven successful? 
• What prerequisites are necessary? 
• Which success factors contribute to long-term, sustainable cooperation?

Participants had the opportunity to exchange experiences and discuss strategies for strengthening regional organic value chains.