Article: Bedouin shepherds are having trouble in today's economy. They have having problems with grazing land being reduced, costs of animal feed increased and higher taxes. Looking for solutions, 10 shepherds from different Bedouin families have joined the Mara'i Sheep Breeders Cooperative near Beer Sheva, after a year of preparing. The goal is to lower costs and increase profits, despite deep traditions of family business and tribal identity and loyalty. The shepherds are also receiving training on business development and breeding methods to help their Cooperative thrive. This is the first beduin cooperative in the world.
Kids: what is a bedouin? Why is working collectively through a cooperative revolutionary for their lifestyle and traditions? Guess why this first cooperative may be happening in Israel and not elsewhere in the Middle East.
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