Hi Keith, I am interested in suotprping small food producers in my area. At the moment I am doing an assignment for a rural development course and I am focusing on co-operatives. I feel that this might be a way for a group of small producers in an area to promote and sell their produce in a more efficient and centralized way i.e. making their product more accessible for the consumer.Any thoughts on this or any experience of co-ops? I have been looking at the Tipperary Food Producers site also and while internet shopping is ok and convenient for certain products, I always feel that food needs the see and smell senses to truly appreciate what you are buying.Regards, Mary