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05/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/26/2026 18:54

Help celebrate the richness and diversity of cooperative heritage

Adamant Food Co-op is the oldest continuously operating food co-op in the U.S.

The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) has extended nominations for the Cooperative Cultural Heritage List through June 30, 2026.

Help showcase the universal value of cooperative heritage by submitting your nomination.

Submit your nomination View the nominations criteria

Launched in 2025, the Cooperative Cultural Heritage program celebrates places and traditions that embody the legacy, idea and practice of cooperation worldwide. The list currently features 32 sites across 25 countries.

The 2026 edition will include both tangible sites and intangible traditions that reflect the cooperative idea, values and practices. Current sites on the map include museums, legacy cooperatives and communities where people live and work cooperatively.

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