Farm Co-Ops Refuse Cash for Patronage Stocks
Ohio farmers report Ashland County and neighboring co-ops will not redeem patronage certificates for cash or debt payments. Officials insist stock is unredeemable or pursued in blocks, sparking accusations of a shell game and tax avoidance. Resnick cites insurers of profits and calls for scrutiny of co-op tax-exempt status and practices.
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