Early fall brings an abundance of produce to the co-op shelves, gardens, and CSA boxes. Although a joyous time, it can also be overwhelming when we’re not sure what to do with so much abundance. How do we keep from wasting food? Preservation! The many methods of preserving food will allow you to enjoy the…
In 2022, Indigenous Peoples’ Day falls on Monday, Oct. 10. Seward Co-op recognizes that Indigenous people lived in the area we know as Minnesota and near the Mississippi River for over 12,000 years. Across the United States, this day of reverence challenges the narrative that European colonizers “discovered” America when, in fact, many Indigenous nations…
The United State Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall and is investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to Brie and Camembert soft cheese products sold at various retailers under multiple labels and brands, including Reny Picot. Seward Co-op had two of these products at both stores, which may have been…
We were honored to partner again this year with the Indigenous Food Network and local members of Indigenous-led organizations Dream of Wild Health, Division of Indian Work, Gatherings Café, and American Indian Family Center as they shared their knowledge through a series of cooking and lecture workshops. These classes focused on different recipes using traditional…
In 1948 Minnesota was the first state to declare October as Co-op Month, and in 1964 it became a national event. Since then, we have been a top state for cooperative businesses and one of the top three states with the most agricultural co-ops. This October, let’s raise awareness of a trusted, proven way to…
Claire Purvey Houston Bookkeeper One of the many things I’ve learned in the past two years is there is a steep learning curve to being a board member, and to function within that to create a united front. We’ve all had a couple years of unprecedented ups and downs, and there is more I can…
Moses Viveros Market Manager – NATIFS Food has the power to bring people together, foster community, and allow us to dream of a liberated future. As a Community Food Systems Practitioner, these are all things that I have seen manifest in community-owned spaces like Seward Co-op. I am running for the board because I believe…
Jeffrey Swainhart Contractor/Carpenter We live in unprecedented times as our society deals with its collective and continuing traumas. Seward Co-op is a treasured community asset that can lead by example while the greater society (hopefully) reorganizes itself around the values of equity, environment and social responsibility. It is up to us to do this work.…
LaDonna Sanders Redmond Organizational Development Consultant I am motivated to run for Seward Co-op’s board because I am convinced we need cooperatives more than ever. In a world that has rapidly devolved into polarization, it is imperative that cooperatives like Seward light a path toward cooperation. Seward is supported by owners and customers who shop…
Samuel Simmons Behavioral Consultant I have been motivated to run for Seward Co-op’s board after seeing and experiencing the benefits of having Seward co-op as part of the community. I want to participate more actively in Seward Co-op’s socially responsible food practices. I feel my over 32-year of experience as a behavioral consultant with unique…
