A publication of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
This year, we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, 90 years since the Rural Electrification Act sparked the cooperative movement, and 80 years since this magazine was established.
In the co-op world, we often talk about community. In fact, it is in the DNA of a co-op.
While we feel like we are traveling through uncharted territory, this month’s stories from the turbulent late 1970s and early 1980s remind us about the many challenges we’ve faced and overcome
This month’s issue of Cooperative Living is full of features to put a little spring in your step.
From the beginnings of the electric cooperative movement in the 1940s to today, these moments highlight a legacy of service, resilience and community.
Cooperative Living in 2026 will remain a reliable, entertaining and trustworthy source for information about our rural communities and members.
As difficult as it is to believe, the holidays are nearly here.
