### Question
How is the "cooperative," or "cooperatives," defined?


### Answer
The term **cooperative," or "cooperatives,** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 833b* as follows -

> any form of nonprofit-making organization or organizations of citizens supplying, or which may be created to supply, members with any kind of goods, commodities, or services, as nearly as possible at cost

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 833b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12C-FORT PECK PROJECT**

