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A graphic for the 2023 Annual Owner Meeting, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 6-7:30 pm

2023 Seward Co-op Annual Owner Meeting: Reconnecting in Community

Here at Seward Co-op, we look forward to gathering to celebrate another year of cooperation, community building, and successes at our Annual Owner Meeting. While the COVID-19 pandemic and an uprising stirred the community, we rose together–virtually—for the last three years, and held each other up through change and upheaval. We emerge now, stronger than…

A view of the exterior of the Seward Co-op Franklin store

Franklin Renovation Updates

The Franklin store is now nearly 15 years old, and it needs significant upgrades and repairs. Because of this, we are planning a major renovation of the sales floor in the summer of 2023. One of the primary goals of the renovation is to provide a completely new and improved experience for co-op customers and…

2022 Patronage Refund: Benefit of Co-op Ownership

We are pleased to share the good news that the Board of Directors has declared a patronage refund for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2022. This is our first patronage refund since 2015. One of the key differences between cooperatives and corporations is what we do with profit. Broadly speaking, we use…

Conversations with the Seward Co-op Board

September 29, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join members of our board on Thursday, September 29 for a virtual drop in conversation at 6:30 p.m. Seward Co-op is in a time of change with a leadership transition, reflections on our 50th anniversary, and the work of defining a long term vision. Board members will be present to answer questions and be in…  Read More

Amplifying Voices of Farmers: Past Farmer Talks

Seward Co-op’s CSA Fair brings together farmers and consumers. There, not only can consumers purchase a share directly from a farmer, but we also connect with farmers to learn about their triumphs and struggles in the fields. Through past fairs, we have literally amplified local farmers’ voices by passing them the mic to reflect on…

Celebrate 50 Years of Seward Co-op!

Seward Co-op opened its doors on a dreary winter day in 1972, during a time when food prices were sky-rocketing, faith in government was at a low point, and civil rights issues were at the forefront of evolving social movements. The world seemed increasingly fragile, alienating, and volatile, and people responded by participating in grassroots…

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National Farmworker Awareness Week, March 25-31

What We’re Not Told About the Black and Brown People Who Grow Our Food

It’s important to recognize and name that the United States of America’s rise to economic power was made possible by the free labor of Black and brown people who were enslaved throughout its history. In many ways, the legacy of exploitation and bondage continues today. Cooperative principles and values call on Seward Co-op to stand…

FAQ About Articles and Bylaws Proposals

In order to keep the co-op’s articles and bylaws up to date, the Board of Directors endorses four articles and bylaws proposals on the 2020 ballot. A full description of the proposals and complete mark ups are available here. Below, find frequently asked questions.