Thank you to our community of over 23,000 owners who are making a difference every day by supporting our local food system. We truly appreciate this community and want to show our appreciate with some big savings on the flavors of fall. From locally-grown apples from our longtime orchard partners, to our housemade apple cider…
As we continue our year-long celebration of our diverse community through Faces & Voices, we asked three LOCAL writers to reflect on what community means to them in their own personal essays. a ground to stand on By Anna Befort To me, community is the good stuff of life. It’s the unifying thread in my… Read More →
A community helps rebuild a farm after a devastating fire By Chelsea Korth, Co-op Partners Warehouse Sales Manager Husband and wife Troy and Barb DeRosier opened Crystal Ball Farms seventeen years ago in 2002. Their family-owned farm sits on several acres of grassy pasture in the St. Croix River Valley of Osceola, Wisconsin. The DeRosiers…
OVER 10 SMART WAYS TO SAVE! When you spend your grocery dollars at the co-op, you’re supporting hundreds of local farmers and vendors and countless community organizations. You’re making a commitment to organic agriculture, a sustainable future and a healthier community. With these money-saving tips, you can continue to shop your values while keeping a…
by James Norton Food Editor at the Growler Magazine Diet matters. You don’t need to be an Olympian or a mountaineer to know that what goes into your body has a profound impact on everything that follows. It’s true for people, and it’s true for animals as well. The quickly evolving sectors of grass-fed meat…
At the co-op, we’re committed to working with small, local farmers to provide the most delicious and nutritious foods for our customers. Our deep relationships with local farms not only bring the highest quality food to our warehouse and stores, but also nurture and support the local food economy, ensuring its health and vitality for… Read More →
Although it may not feel like it quite yet, warmer weather is just around the corner. With it comes new life, brighter days, and fresh scents, tastes and colors. It makes us feel alive and hopeful. We’re dedicating the spring issue of Cultivate to the women in our community. These women bring us delicious local… Read More →
We really love our pets and they really love the co-op. Meet our staff’s furry companions and their favorite products. 1 • Finn loves Nips & Nacks Catnip Toy (Rebecca, Merchandising Director) 2 • Juniper loves bulk peanut butter (Allison, Marketing) 3 • Ray Ray & Cheech love Premium Cat Food by PetGuard (Genevieve, TCCP… Read More →
Here are just a handful of the women producers we support at the co-op. Their creative businesses support their families and loved ones, strengthen the local economy, and provide quality foods and goods for our community. LTD FARMS co-op vendor since April 2013 HAPPY NEST MOCK DUCK co-op vendor since July 2017 KAKOOKIES co-op vendor since July 2015… Read More →
While the falling snow brings the growing season to rest, the co-op continues to work on growing the local food system. With each issue of Cultivate, we aim to provide a deeper understanding of our connection to local farmers, sustainable producers, and our community. Read about our relationship with Featherstone Farm, our purchasing coordinator’s visit…
