Owned by urban and rural farms in the Twin Cities region, Shared Ground Farmers’ Co-op markets sustainably grown produce and grass-fed meats direct to consumers and to wholesale and retail accounts. Shared Ground Co-op represents a diverse group of producers united around a commitment to cultural and ethnic diversity, environmental sustainability, and social justice. The… Read More →
June marked the start of our annual Know Our Grower series! The vitality and sustainability of our local food system depends on the presence of a diverse network of growers and the support of a dedicated consumer base. Seward Co-op’s annual Know Our Grower program is an opportunity to connect shoppers with the talented group… Read More →
Know Our Grower June marks the start of our annual Know Our Grower series! The vitality and sustainability of our local food system depends on the presence of a diverse network of growers and the support of a dedicated consumer base. Seward Co-op’s annual Know Our Grower program is an opportunity to connect shoppers with… Read More →
June 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Friendship Store Join Coastal Seafoods and the Seward Co-op Meat and Seafood Department for a special intro to the Seward fish case! We’ll discuss seafood sustainability and sink our teeth into preparation techniques like grilling, baking and breading. Walk away with the confidence to cook your catch of the day!… Read More →
We are proud to introduce the management team of the Friendship store! This talented group of leaders brings a wealth of experience and diverse backgrounds to the co-op. Raynardo Williams, Store ManagerSamuel Bjorgum, Produce ManagerNick Cronin, Assistant Store ManagerKarl Gerstenberger, Meat & Seafood ManagerAngel(ika) Matthews, Deli ManagerDiane McCarthy, Wellness ManagerVivian Mims, Front End ManagerRebecca Yuzefovich,… Read More →
The Co-op Creamery Neighborhood Café is now open! Introducing chef Lucas Almendinger, who we are proud to have creating, cooking, and concocting at Seward Co-op’s new café. “Getting Lucas was a major accomplishment,” said Chad Snelson, the Co-op Creamery’s Production Manager. “He brings a whole new style with him.” Though his culinary career began in… Read More →
On an icy visit to Len Busch Roses (LBR) in Plymouth recently, there was a fizz and spark in the greenhouses. “Everything builds up to this,” said Jason Lenz, LBR’s director of business development. “It doesn’t get any bigger than Valentine’s Day.” Here at Seward Co-op, you’ve see Len Busch Roses’s flowers all year long—though… Read More →
Read on the importance and history of cooperative economics in the African American community
“If you build it, will they come?” That’s the essential question of NPR’s article It Takes More Than A Produce Aisle To Refresh A Food Desert that’s been making the rounds on Facebook and Twitter newsfeeds this week. As it happens, the article is a nice bit of synchronicity for Seward. As we contemplate the… Read More →
The vitality and sustainability of our local food system depends on the presence of a diverse network of growers and the support of a dedicated consumer base. Seward Co-op’s annual Know Our Grower program is an opportunity to connect shoppers with the talented group of local farmers producing our food. This year we are pleased… Read More →
