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Seward Co-op Sponsoring Open Streets Aug 17!

Open Streets Mpls: Franklin Ave E Sunday, August 17, 10 am-4 pm Seward Co-op is a Street Sponsor of Open Streets Mpls: Franklin Ave E. We’ll be selling brats and celebrating with Zipp’s, Harriet Brewing, Chef Shack and Du Nord Craft Spirits with music and libations! You can also visit us in front of the…  Read More

P6 Month Celebration

August is P6 Month, and Seward is going to celebrate every week, straight through to September! The festivities begin Saturday, Aug. 2, noon-4 p.m. Join us for the kick-off of a month of visits from farmers, great food vendors, and food tastings on Saturday, Aug. 2. Ferndale, Maple Valley, Organic Valley, Kickapoo Coffee and more…  Read More

Produce at Its Peak: Apricots and an Adios

It has not been truly hot so far this year, and for that I am grateful. Where I grew up in central Kansas, you could count on the mercury hitting 100 by the first week of July and staying that way for two months. We adapted our cooking to fit the season — that is,…  Read More

Run for the Board of Directors

Are you an owner of Seward Co-op who would like to: shape strategic, long-term plans for the co-op; learn about issues in the cooperative and natural foods sectors; and develop policies that govern the co-op? Then, please consider running for the board of directors! Serving on the board is fulfilling and challenging. It requires a…  Read More

Capital Campaign Extended

After an energized week leading up to June 30th we ended our fiscal year with over $2 million in owner investments. Thank you to everyone who came in to invest in an effort help us reach our goal! Recognizing how far we’ve come in a few short months and just how close we are to…  Read More

Councilperson Glidden to Speak at Seward Groundbreaking

On Saturday, July 12, 2014, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Seward Community Co-operative will celebrate the groundbreaking of its new South Minneapolis store, to be located at the corner of 38th Street and 3rd Avenue. The special event will include notable guest speakers, live music, and, of course, delicious food for attendees. “We’re excited…  Read More

Eat Local Farm Tour 2014

Your local food producers and all the Twin Cities’ food co-ops would like to invite you to a day out on the farm. Join us on Saturday, July 19 to explore the local food world, visit with your farmers, and see your food from their perspectives. The Eat Local Farm Tour, now in its fourth…  Read More

Know Our Grower: Keewaydin Farms

Keewaydin Farms, founded in 1976 by Richard and Mary Haucke, is now run by their son, Rufus Haucke with help from his children Karma and Aurora. Previously a dairy farm run with sustainable practices, the farm is now a MOSA certified organic vegetable operation. Rufus and his family raise 15 acres of produce for wholesale…  Read More