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Cosmic Wheel Creamery

Cosmic Wheel Creamery Clear Lake, WI CSA Type: Cheese Add-on Since 2015, Cosmic Wheel Creamery has lived on Turnip Rock Farm in Clear Lake, Wisc., where they milk 9-12 cows seasonally, spring to fall. Their cows are rotationally grazed on 60 carbon-sequestering acres of perennial pastures. They then turn all that seasonal grass milk into…

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Centering Cooperation During Black History Month

The history of the cooperative movement is deeply tied to the Black and African American community. Before our society became capitalistic, cooperation and cooperative economics offered a system within which people could live and work successfully, driving change within communities through shared participation and a shared investment in outcomes. Throughout history, cooperative economics have provided…

Where Does the Money Go?

We’ve all heard stories about big-box stores making huge profits. A recent survey of U.S. shoppers shows many believe that grocery retailers are raking in about 35% profit. The reality for many grocers—including co-ops— is that profit tends to be around 2- 3%. That means after all expenses are paid, about 2-3% of the money…

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Celebrating Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, and at Seward Co-op, we’re honoring the women who have played a significant role in the development of the co-op through their leadership, innovation, and spirit. Read about Annie Young, Gail Graham, and Rose Williams here and here. We would also like to take time to recognize the many women-led…

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Honoring Black History Month 2023

We’re honored to support Black- and African-American-owned businesses across our stores, from food producers to wellness vendors. While Black History Month is a noted time to celebrate inclusively-owned businesses, we are always committed to pursuing a food economy and community rooted in equity, inclusion, and socially and environmentally responsible practices. At Seward Co-op, our Ends…

2022 Patronage Refund: Benefit of Co-op Ownership

We are pleased to share the good news that the Board of Directors has declared a patronage refund for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2022. This is our first patronage refund since 2015. One of the key differences between cooperatives and corporations is what we do with profit. Broadly speaking, we use…