Starting in September, the “Sprout!” newsletter will be published quarterly, rather than bimonthly. It will continue to feature the same information on classes, co-op news and events, P6 producers, and food-related issues. We will continue to mail the newsletter to those who elect to receive it. We’ll post the electronic version on our website. Moving… Read More →
We would like to share our plan to relaunch the Seward Co-op Creamery Café. Since we closed the café for evening service last month, we have held multiple listening sessions with staff and owners. These have been very fruitful, and what we’ve heard has helped us shape the plan going forward, which is for a… Read More →
Seward Community Co-op is a 42-year-old natural food cooperative located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Seward Co-op has 15,000 owners, and it is looked upon as a leader among natural food cooperatives nationwide. Unique to Seward Co-op is its “Ends Statement,” which is similar to an organization’s mission statement. Developed by the board, the Ends Statement states… Read More →
Saturday, May 14, World Fair Trade Day, is a global celebration of fair trade bringing together those committed to building healthy and sustainable communities worldwide. When you choose fair trade products and ingredients, you help improve the lives of small-scale farmers, farm-workers, producers and their families.Create Positive Change with World Fair Trade DayThis May, we… Read More →
From early on in its history, Seward Co-op has made it a priority to give back to the community. “Concern for Community” is one of the seven fundamental principles of cooperation and in that spirit, the co-op launched SEED in 2011. SEED is a fundraising program that provides customers an opportunity to round-up their bill… Read More →
If you’ve been in the store or followed us on social media, you may have noticed it’s Avocado Month at Seward Co-op. We purchase our avocados from Equal Exchange, who sources them from a grower cooperative in Central Mexico. Equal Exchange’s mission is to build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound,… Read More →
Right now, the Seward Meat Department offers goat cuts from P6-producer Peters Family Farm in Fountain, Minn., and we’re very excited for you to give it a try. Seward Co-op was introduced to Travis and Jen of Peters Goat Farm by our former beef producer Bonnie Austin of Hill and Vale. In 2008, the couple… Read More →
Seward Community Co-op launched the Seward Community Fund (SCF) in 2005. The establishment of the SCF embodies our co-op’s commitment to grow not just as a business, but also as a community resource for organizations whose work aligns with our vision for a healthy community. SCF grants are awarded annually in amounts up to $5,000… Read More →
Heartbeet Farm Co-op shoppers! This Saturday, producers from Heartbeet Farm will be in the Franklin store! This family farm is owned and operated by Joe and Rebecca Schwen. Located in Zumbro Falls, Minn, the fields that now comprise Heartbeet Farm are the same fields that Joe was raised on and where he learned to farm.… Read More →
When kids (and adults!) head back to school, the disposability of our world can feel on full display: Disposable sandwich bags, tin foil, cling wrap, lunch bags, and other needless packaging for single-serve foods. This year, commit to reducing waste and lessening the impact your lunches have on the environment. Go on a family hike… Read More →
