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The agricultural sector is one of the oldest forms of survival and economic exploitation. Man since ancient times exploited the land for his own benefit and gained goods and even more profits. Gradually, economic exploitation expanded and landowners and farmers sought ways in which to maximize these profits. In this context, the partnership sector was born. Agricultural partnerships provided the economic security that the sector lacked. Greece is no exception to the rule. The objectives of this paper are initially the investigation of the literature to create the theoretical framework on which the study will be based. Then the services provided to the members - clients of the Agricultural Partnership of Thessaloniki - EASTH S.A. will be evaluated. With the purpose of investigating the characteristics of the member-customers, as well as measuring their satisfaction and trust, regarding the various departments and services provided. In the research carried out with the help of questionnaires, the respondents answered specific questions that covered types of services of the EASTH. It was established that the existence of the Agricultural Partnership of Thessaloniki is necessary and that there is satisfaction from the customers - members, from all its departments as well as from its administration. Finally, the sample shows a great deal of confidence in EASTH and considers that it has great prospects for the future.