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important" research output need. Three items were listed as "very important" by four participants: "case histories of successful and unsuccessful co-ops," "when to use co-op or other organizations forms," and "guidelines for creating a co-op." One individual who was "neutral" regarding "guidelines for creating a co-op" stated that this issue was not the community's responsibility. Two items were listed as "very important" by three participants: "critical success factors for co-ops" and "assessing the economic returns of co-ops." Each research output item was seen heavily as an ongoing need. "Case histories" and "guidelines for creating a co-op" also were seen as a need in the past (Table 4). From the Perspective of DGPC Board and Management The board member rated "guidelines for creating a co-op" and "case histories of successful and unsuccessful co-ops" as "important" research needs that were needed in the past. Regarding case histories, he stated, "It would be helpful to have an 'owners manual' on how to proceed. There were no case histories available to us when we first started." He also included "agronomic and cereal chemistry research" as currently "important." The North Dakota State University Cereal Chemistry Department provided assistance in this area. Other areas ("when to use a co-op or other organizational form," "critical success factors," "critical community economic issues," and "assessing the economic returns from co-ops") were rated as "neutral." The manager stated that one area of research that DGPC needed early on was provided by the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute at North Dakota State University. He said: They did an excellent job, to be honest with you. And it was accurate. I go back to their numbers today, and you can pinpoint [transportation numbers] right on the nose.
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