Love this. I'm starting a food co-op in my area [1] and I can safely say "P6" [2] is real - cooperation amongst co-operatives has been the biggest way I have learned (for free!) about how to make this effort real. Co-ops and co-op culture are huge refresh from the tech industry and there's much to learn that feels like the antidote to VC/the current trend of capitalism.
[2] Principle 6: Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.
[1] https://charlesriverfood.coop
[2] Principle 6: Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.