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        <ExplanationTxt>THE COOPERATIVE'S FISCAL YEAR END IS MARCH 31ST. THE COOPERATIVE'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE AUDITED AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 AND 2021. THE COOPERATIVE RECEIVED AN UNMODIFIED (CLEAN) OPINION FOR EACH THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 AND 2021.</ExplanationTxt>
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