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Early Spring Pollinator iSpy
Spring is the perfect time to celebrate the tiny creatures that help our gardens and food grow! Can you find these spring pollinators in your backyard or nearby park? Here are a few pollinators to spot, starting as early as March:
2026 Community Choice SEED
Community Choice voting is closed. We will announce the winners at our Annual Owner Meeting on Oct 27. Each year, a staff-led grant committee takes great care to evaluate all applications and determining the following years’ SEED recipients. The committee also nominates eight organizations to be considered by community members, all of which will receive…
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.
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…
From Seeds to Starters: The Seward Co-op Growing Guide
Spring is in the air, and gardening season is here! With seed packets and starter plants in store, there are dozens of veggie, fruit, flower, and herb options for you to bring your own personalized plot to life. Whether you’re new to gardening or have more than a few seasons under your belt, check out…
Franklin Remodel Celebration Recap
Thank you to all who visited the Franklin store during our remodel celebration on Dec. 9! We had a great time showing off the store updates and hosting Community Foods demos with Sweet Science ice cream, Quebracho empanadas, Baba’s hummus, and Homestead Honey. Members from the board of directors stopped by to offer hot cider,…
2023 Annual Owner Meeting Recap
52nd Annual Owner Meeting: Reconnecting in Community Thank you to all who joined us for the return of the in-person Annual Owner Meeting on Oct. 24, 2023. For the first time in three years, we gathered to share the results of the board of directors’ election and for the announcement of all grant recipients for…
Fall in Love with Apples
Tis the season–for apples! This vibrant, multi-hued fruit is a member of the rose family. Each fall, you can find a wide variety of locally grown apples on the Produce shelves at Seward Co-op. Minnesota has commercial apple orchards in nearly 90% of its counties, and there are more than 330,000 acres of apples statewide…
Get Growing with Local Seeds
Spring is just around the corner! Many spend the dark, cold parts of winter thinking of all things growing, living, and green, and planning gardens. Whether you’re propagating seeds, signing up for a CSA, planning to purchase starter plants at the co-op in the coming months, or buying fruits and veggies from Community Foods producers,…