ARCOGUL started as a small co-operative in Chikhodra village in 1969 near Anand, to help the Cottonseed growers of this area. The ARCOGUL is presently spread across 23 acres of land. The campus is located on National Highway No. 8, well protected with round the clock security and electronic weighing system. ARCOGUL increased its activities to the seven districts of Anand, Kheda, Panchmahal, Dahod, Vadodara, Narmada and Bharuch. ARCOGUL helped in the formation of 130 societies with a membership of 25,000 farmers covering 739 villages.