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 →
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 →
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 →
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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 →
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 →
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 →
I heard a couple of days ago via the radio newscast, that, because of the chilly spring, Minnesota’s strawberry crop has been quite delayed. Indeed. By my calculations, we’re maybe two weeks behind schedule, but we did get a good supply in from Hoch Orchard this week. Hallelujah-there is really nothing like local berries. Fragrant… Read More →
Store Specials Owner Deals Co+op Deals
We are more than a week into June and, with more than $1.5 million in owner investments, we now have less than $1 million remaining to raise. We have been aiming toward June 30 — the end of our fiscal year — as our goal date for attaining the $2.5 million in owner capital needed… Read More →
