This study guide was written to help you, as a discussion leader, in preparing for and conducting an educational program about food buying clubs, using the film, "It Works for Us." The guide is organized in four sections, as follows: I. Background Information (pages 2-5) Information about food buying clubs or co-ops and a brief history of consumer cooperatives

II. Discussion Leader's Guide for a Program on Food Buying Clubs (pages 6-13) . Preparing for the program, conducting it, and follow up. The steps involved are described on pages 6-8, with information about the film given on pages 9-13

Ill. Additional Information (pages 14-28) Some questions and answers about food buying clubs, selected references

and IV. Appendix (pages 29-33) Supplementary materials for the group starting a food buying club. The study guide was prepared for both groups that are interested in learning about food buying clubs and for those audiences that would like to start a club or co-op.