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Fun with Fungi: Mushroom Wellness

Mushrooms and fungi are an important part of our ecosystem and can be a highly nutritious part of most diets. Not only do they provide wonderful flavor and make a great textural meat substitute in many recipes, they have also been used in many cultures as supplements.

Acure Face Wash and Shampoo Recall

Acure is voluntarily recalling its Brightening Face Scrub and Ultra Hydrating Shampoo due to a slight spike in customer complaints of skin irritation. Seward Co-op may have sold this at both stores between June 1-Sept 11, 2024. Recalled product was removed from shelves and back stock. If you purchased this product at Seward Co-op, it…

Franklin Store Closure – 9/9/24

On Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, an individual came into the Franklin store and made a violent threat toward a staff member. As a result of this threat, we made the decision to close the store early to prioritize the safety of staff and customers. We will be back to regular business hours on Tuesday, Sept.…

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Thimmesch Farm

Learn about Thimmesch Farm For the past 16 years, Jason Thimmesch and his family have been working and building Thimmesch Farm in the Driftless region of Wisconsin. Over that time, Jason and his wife Jannelle saw their kids grow up on the farm, with their youngest still at home and helping out with her friends.…

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2024 Seward Co-op Annual Owner Meeting and Social Hour

It’s that time of year again: get geared up for the Seward Co-op Annual Owner Meeting! Join us for drinks, tacos, our annual business meeting, and socializing with fellow owners. This year, we’re excited to do things a little differently, and we’re looking forward to the energy it will bring to our annual gathering. Here’s…

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Creamery Building Update – Aug. ’24

It is with much excitement for the future of Seward Co-op that we are announcing an agreement with a local non-profit to purchase the Creamery building. At this time, the agreement requires us to keep the identity of the buyer confidential. However, the buyer is deeply aligned with our values and Ends, and we are…

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Sweeten Your Summer with Ice Cream

Sprinkle a little fun into your freezer this summer with ice cream from Seward Co-op. Whether you’re looking for a classic flavor, dairy-free options, or refreshing popsicles, we’ve got the scoop on what to try. Check out these staff picks to help you find your favorite flavor.

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Tempeh Tantrum

Learn about Tempeh Tantrum In 2003, Ryan Billig visited Indonesia to study gamelan, traditional Indonesian percussive music. During his time there, Ryan enjoyed the local food, especially the banana leaf-wrapped tempeh. Tempeh, a plant-based protein made from fermented soy beans, is something that had interested Ryan for a long time, especially when he was working…