West Virginia Hemp Farmer's Cooperative Analysis

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I have chosen the nonprofit organization West Virginia Hemp Farmer’s Cooperative (WVHFC) as my organization for analysis. My analysis will garner a better understanding of the organization with the intent of analyzing the unique mission of this organization and its growth in becoming a stable part of the West Virginia economy. This analysis will examine the structure, the leadership, and the challenges that surround key aspects of running a nonprofit organization. My analysis will be viewed through the scope of The Jossey-Bass Handbook of Nonprofit Leadership and Management, supplemental articles, interviews, and documents published by the WVHFC. Through an exploration of the WVHFC’s structure, leadership, and perception, I will explore

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