An investment and a vision for the future
Invest in the ecology of Alberta, and come for a visit!
Join a community of investors focused on social good
Secure a purposeful, ethical financial future for you and your family
Sunrise Opportunity Development Cooperative is an investment and advisory group consisting of young farmers, lovers of the natural world, community members, citizens of the prairies and sustainable investors.
Our vision:
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Ecological stewardship is possible -and necessary- for the successful prairie farm
- Small, family and community farms have an economically viable future in Alberta
- Sustainable farming will provide stable, reliable returns for ethical investors
- Every Albertan should have a stake in our prairie home
- A democratically-run cooperative has the best ability to make ethical, community-informed decisions
Our goals:
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Purchase Sunrise Farm
- Appoint a farm manager to take the reigns
- Continue the legacy of sustainable farming and ecological rehabilitation
- Inspire and educate other farms across the prairies to follow our lead
- Provide opportunities for education, training, research and experience for the next generation of farmers
We’re looking for ethical investors — co-op members and shareholders who want to benefit from knowing they are:
- Providing next-generation farmers access to the land
- Ensuring food security
- Fostering biodiversity in watersheds and grasslands
- Promoting an alternate farming model for the prairies
- Helping to sustain rural communities
- Facilitating education and research
- Making a stable, reliable and ethical investment
