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Wisconsin Growers Cooperative

About Wisconsin Growers Cooperative Wisconsin Growers Co-op was founded in 2006 to help 20 families maintain ownership of their farms. Its members are dedicated to the idea that if farmers take “good care of the soil, the soil will pay back with high-quality produce.” Since then, they have grown to include 36 family farms tending…

Celebrating Juneteenth

What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. June 19, 1865, is significant because it was the date Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the U.S. Civil War had ended and the enslaved were free. This event occurred almost two…

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Sizzling Summer Grilling Ideas

No matter whether you’re cooking with gas or over coals for Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the summer solstice, or just for dinner on a Tuesday night, Seward Co-op has meat and veggie options to get your sizzle on this summer.

COVID-19 Update from Seward Community Co-op

You may have heard that the CDC released new guidelines on May 13 that shift recommendations around face coverings and social distancing for vaccinated individuals. They recommend anyone who has not received the vaccine should continue to follow COVID-19 guidelines around handwashing, face coverings, and social distancing. In response, Governor Walz ended Minnesota’s face covering…

Recall: Seed Savers Genovese Basil

Seed Savers Exchange has announced a voluntary product recall of its Genovese Basil. This recall has been initiated due to an error during packaging. Some seed packets may contain another Basil. 

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Self-Serve Hot and Salad Bars to Relaunch May 10

We are pleased to announce that we will reopen our prepared food bars at both Franklin and Friendship delis Monday, May 10, with self-serve and pre-packaged offerings. Read more…

Celebrate Mothers and Loved Ones this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day has always been a celebration of those in our lives who nurture and care for us, and today we celebrate the mothers in our lives, acknowledging we’ve expanded what motherhood means.

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Mango 101

Haitian Francique Mangoes are back in stock! Learn tips and tricks for selecting a ripe mango and cutting around the large center seed. Practice your new skills with charred jalapeño mango salsa.

Refocusing on Sustainability for Earth Day

Once the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Minnesota, a lot of things changed at Seward Co-op and in our daily lives. We closed our dining areas, then our self-service hot and salad bars, and the Creamery Café. This meant we could not offer no waste options such as reusable plates and bowls at…