CDS has staff in Madison, Wisconsin and St. Paul, Minnesota and is run by a 12-member board of directors.

CBLD works with cooperatives to help define the role that Boards play in relation to staff.

[3] CDS is a founding partner in WoodWorks, a network of organizations that provide services to forestry cooperatives.

[6] CDS assists organizations with founding businesses and funding projects in the renewable energy industry.

CDS works with agricultural and livestock businesses to create revenue through value-added products.