As we celebrate 50 years of Seward Co-op, we reflect on our legacy and continued work supporting a thriving and resilient local food system. This year is the return of our in-person fair, held on Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Seward Co-op Creamery parking lot at 2601 E. Franklin Ave. If you can’t make it, browse our CSA Farm Guide for a virtual fair experience!

We’ll hear from farmers, producers and other community partners about Seward Co-op’s impact over the past decades. In person on April 23, you’ll also have the opportunity to learn about local farms and speak directly with nearly 30 farmers to choose a CSA share that is right for you and your household. Enjoy treats, prizes, and an activity area with Midwest Food Connection for the kids as we celebrate and look to the future. Online, we will be featuring stories, videos and photos from local CSA farmers. The Virtual CSA Fair will take place on Seward Co-op’s website and social media the weeks leading up to April 23.

This event is open to all – RSVP is not required, but if you register via the Eventbrite link below, we will send you a reminder email the day before the event.

Participating farms:

Amador Hill Farm and Orchard (WEI)
Blackbrook Farm LLC
Blue Ox Farm
Burning River Farm
DragSmith Farms
Earth Dance Farm
Featherstone Farm
Foxtail Farm
Green Garden
HAFA
Johnson Family Pastures
Little Big Sky Farm
LTD Farm
Mhonpaj’s Garden
Moshky Farm
Naima’s Farm
Northwood Mushrooms
Open Arms of MN- Open Farms
Prairie Hollow
Racing Heart Farm
Shepherd’s Way
Sin Fronteras Farm & Food
Shared Ground Co-op’s Food For The People
StrongHeart Farms
Tangletown Garden Farm
TC Farm
Tuttie Fruitties
Yawelyahsi·yò· Farm

Nourish 101 classes feature basic scratch-cooking techniques and recipes that feed a family of four for under $10, or under $15 if the recipe includes meat. Seward staff member Keaton will show us a family recipe of mixed vegetables and choice of protein to grill or bake.

Keaton Maile (she/her), Seward Co-op staff

Midwest Food Connection inspires young people to deepen their relationship with food, benefiting their bodies, their communities, and the earth. Join us for a kid-centered class dedicated to healthy, simple, and fun recipes!
Explore how new fruits from different climates around the world are constantly being introduced to us in North America! Even the apple was once new. We will take a look at many lesser known and interesting fruits from around the world. Students will become acquainted with a variety of flavors as we taste, learn and explore.

Katya Wesely, Midwest Food Connection

Please register in advance- This is a limited in-person class for children ages 5-11 and their caregivers at our Friendship store classroom. Our Friendship store is located at 317 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55409.

Join Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson for an in-person class at the Franklin store to learn soapmaking techniques. Students will receive a free silicone mold and class manual at the class.
Limited in-person class at our Franklin Avenue location.

$40/$35 for Seward Co-op owners

John Hanson, Longfellow Soap

Please RSVP in advance. Registration closes the day before class.

Nourish 101 classes feature basic scratch-cooking techniques and recipes that feed a family of four for under $10, or under $15 if the recipe includes meat. Learn how to make this quick and easy version of Kung Pao shrimp with peppers and peanuts.

Chef Jess Toliver, Jess Delicious Living

In Japan, people take breakfast seriously. If you travel to Japan and stay at a ryokan, a traditional inn, you wake up to a beautifully presented Japanese breakfast: how are small portions prepared with care for a healthy start to the day. This class will recreate just that with salted and grilled salmon, tamagoyaki (egg omelet), a simple tofu miso soup, rice, and nori.

Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen