Community Foods is a new Seward Co-op labeling program featuring producers that best align with our cooperative values and mission to sustain a healthy community. Community Foods replaced P6 on Thursday, Sept. 27, at all Seward Co-op locations. With Community Foods, we’re focusing on the real stories of our producers that support Seward Co-op’s Ends.… Read More →
Here at Seward Co-op, we take pride in working directly with local farmers, processing whole carcass animals in-house, and having a large variety of fresh, Seward-made sausages. We work directly with many small local farms that we have had the opportunity to visit and see firsthand how the animals are raised and handled. Check out… Read More →
Edna Lewis played a great part in the farm-to-table movement.
The story of cooperation and cooperative economics is not exclusive to European, learn about the legacy of local Black cooperatives.
Winter is the perfect season to rest and rejuvenate from the busy summer. However, don’t get too comfy and forget to go outside and get active from time to time. Bundle up and celebrate the magical winter season with friends or family — attend a winter celebration and break bread, suit up to build a… Read More →
Saturday, April 4, 10:30 am-12 pm In this class, we will learn healthy cooking techniques for beans, greens and beef rooted in East African cultures with Shegitu Kebede of Flamingo Restaurant in St. Paul. NOURISH 101 CLASSES ARE FREE Interview with Shegitu Kebede, Flamingo Restaurant, Saint Paul (via Peter B. Meyers on Vimeo) Star Tribune:… Read More →
Read on the importance and history of cooperative economics in the African American community
The Seward Co-op Board of Directors is asking our owners to approve a change to board compensation to include a monthly stipend for board members. In keeping with our stated goal of creating equitable economic relationships, the stipend would reflect the value that board members create for our co-op. Owner control, as enacted through the…
