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Causes: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues
Mission: Gathering information regarding marketing conditions and production levels in iceberg lettuce.
Programs: Membership is limited to those engaged in production of iceberg lettuce in california and arizona. Membership fees are assessed based on cartons shipped. Membership allows for joint marketing and bargaining for members and a market information sharing system for managing supply and demand. The cooperative has 13 members which represent 60-65% of the iceberg lettuce production in the united states.