Seward Co-op is honored to partner with Student Action for Farmwworkers and Shine Global during National Farmworker Awareness Week to provide free access of The Harvest (La Cosecha), the 2010 award-winning documentary that provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of the migrant children who struggle to dream while working 12 – 14 hours a day, 7 days a week to feed America.
We’re honored to support Black- and African-American-owned businesses across our stores, from food producers to wellness vendors. While Black History Month is a noted time to celebrate inclusively-owned businesses, we are always committed to pursuing a food economy and community rooted in equity, inclusion, and socially and environmentally responsible practices. At Seward Co-op, our Ends…
Enjoy Corn Many have seen the viral video of “Corn Kid” sharing all of the reasons he loves corn. Here at Seward Co-op, we agree with all of his reasons and more for appreciating the delicious and versatile vegetable and grain. Corn was originally known as maize and was domesticated in Southern Mexico, and it…
Green Garden Bakery Minneapolis, MN CSA Type: Vegetable-based baked goods Drop Locations: n/a, delivery Green Garden Bakery is a totally youth-run business based out of North Minneapolis. They make vegetable-based desserts that are both healthy and delicious. They grow their own vegetables, bake them into treats, and sell them throughout the Twin Cities year-round. 1/3…
Meet Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen In our most recent issue of Sprout!, we featured local chefs and their tips to enhance your summer grilling experiences. We’re back again with another feature of talented Chef Yia Vang, who some may recall as a speaker at Seward Co-op’s 2019 Annual Owner Meeting. Yia worked at…
Tree-Range Chickens are raised by family farmers in ways that are better for animals, people, and the planet. Learn more about their regenerative practices!
Burning River Farm Frederic, WI CSA Type: Vegetables Drop Locations: Midtown Farmer’s Market and more In 2006, Mike Noreen started Burning River Farm after working several seasons at Foxtail Farm in Osceola, WI. Paul and Chris, the Foxtail farmers, helped launch Burning River Farm through the use of land and equipment. Burning River Farm grows…
Fresh Earth Farms Afton, MN CSA Type: Vegetables, Fruit, Mushrooms, Flowers, Eggs Drop Locations: Highland Park, St. Paul and more Fresh Earth Farms is nestled in the quiet, scenic Lower St. Croix River Valley, just 20 minutes from downtown Saint Paul. Their CSA program represents very few food miles. To Fresh Earth Farms, community supported…
Nourish // East African Cooking from Seward Co-op on Vimeo. Shegitu Kebede filled her house with the smells of Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. She hoped her children would fall in love with cooking. “You’re passing a tradition,” said Shegitu, a former community activist, restaurant owner, and longtime Seward Co-op shopper and class instructor. She moved… Read More →
