Question

Hjedding' is a place in Denmark and is very important in the history of Co-operation. Why?

• A. It is place where the world's first Co-operative dairy was initiated in 1882
• B. Well-known brand 'Danish Bacon' used by the Danish farmers originated from this place
• C. It is the place where the inhabitants started working together, forming village communes based in Co-operative principles, for the first time in Denmark
• D. The first farmer-owned Co-operative 'bacon' factory was established in 1887 here

Answer 1

Answer:

A. It is place where the world's first Co-operative dairy was initiated in 1882

Yes, Hjedding, Denmark is a place that is very important in the history of cooperation:

• Hjedding Andelsmejeri

  Denmark's first cooperative dairy, which opened in 1882, is located in Hjedding. The dairy is now a museum that showcases the machinery and premises that revolutionized Danish dairy farming. The dairy's statutes served as the foundation for many other cooperative enterprises.

• Danish Cooperative Movement

  The Danish Cooperative Movement, which took place between 1850 and 1900, led to the creation of small local savings banks, dairies, slaughterhouses, and shops. The movement also contributed to the creation of the Danish Bacon and Danish Lurpak Butter brands.

• Farmers' wealth

  The Danish Cooperative Movement, along with the switch away from grain production, greatly increased the wealth of the average Danish farmer.

• Danish farmers' perception of themselves

  The Danish Cooperative Movement became very important in the way Danish farmers perceived themselves.

• Exportation

  The Danish Cooperative Movement was attempted to be exported to other places, including Russia and Poland.