Factors Affecting the Tendency of Farmers to Undertake Cooperative Activities in Neyshabour Township

This study examined affecting factors on the tendency of farmers to undertake cooperative activities In Neyshabour. The data were collected randomly by 100 farmers of Neyshabour through interviews and questionnaires. The logit model and SHAZAM Software were used for analyzing data. The results showed that marital status had a significant and negative impact, and, also, motivation toward group activities and knowledge, had a significant and positive impact on farmer's attitudes towards membership in cooperatives. Based on the results it was recommended that Enhance farmer's awareness regarding cooperatives meetings and also in various events such as cooperative week, week of agriculture, member farmers that performance level was higher than last year be rewarded by granting financial aid or more inputs necessary quota in order to providing a context for member farmers.