It may not feel like spring yet, but that doesn’t matter to L.T.D Farm ducks and geese. Our friends at L.T.D. reported a week ago that, in defiance of the Upper Midwest polar vortex, their ducks were laying. Last year, L.T.D.’s ducks laid much later, so we presumed here at the big green co-op that…  Read More →

It’s citrus and citrus and citrus these days – the Produce department virtually glows orange. The varieties change so quickly it’s hard to keep track, but they are, in general, superlatively good. An unusual item that is worth a try before they are gone is Mandarinquats (pictured). Two bites full of juice and rind that…  Read More →

SUNDAY, NOV. 10Maple Tofu HashButternut Squash – Caramelized Onion FrittataStrata Milano with BaconBiscuits & Sausage GravyBreakfast Quesadillas MONDAY, NOV. 11Chicken Mole EnchiladaPineapple ChickenRefried Black BeansAncho Beets and Sweet PotatoesRice with Black-Eyed Peas TUESDAY, NOV. 12Rosemary Garlic ChickenMeat LasagnaTuscan Sofrito with Yams and SageMustard Roast SquashBalsamic Beets WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13Chinese BBQ chickenKung Pao ChickenShitake Mushroom Fried…  Read More →

Since announcing the project in June, we have spoken with area neighbors, organizations, and businesses to learn more about the community and begin developing partnerships for the future. These conversations have informed the design process. In the past weeks we have been working with our design team and city planning staff to prepare the preliminary…  Read More →

Wisconsin Growers Co-op was founded in 2006 to help 20 families maintain ownership of their farms. Its members are dedicated to the idea that if farmers take “good care of the soil, the soil will pay back with high-quality produce.” This mindset has proven effective; Wisconsin Growers often brings us produce all year long, from…  Read More →

Are you a member-owner of Seward Co-op interested in thinking big about: the future of the cooperative; creating policy; and representing the broader membership? Then, please consider running for the board of directors! Being a member of the board is a fulfilling, interesting and challenging role. It is a wonderful opportunity to bring your perspective…  Read More →

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…

DragSmith Farms was founded in 1988 when Gail and Maurice Smith bought the farm that has now been in Gail’s family for 115 years. They grow approximately 30 acres of certified organic produce, greens and micro greens that is marketed, along with bison, elk, lamb, honey, maple syrup and many other products from neighboring farms,…  Read More →

Get creative this spring holiday season with natural egg-dyeing using bulk herbs and spices. Read below for more, and check out this natural egg-dyeing guide from Frontier Co-op. Ingredients (per each color)4 cups of water2–4 Tbsp. ground herbs and spices (see below for suggestions)1 Tbsp. white vinegar4–6 hard-boiled eggs MethodBring water, vinegar and herbal-dye ingredients…  Read More →

The co-op is even greener this weekend, as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Look for special St. Paddy’s features around the store. Irish cheeses: Irish Harp cheddar – Maple Leaf Co-op, Monroe Wisc.; Dubliner cheddar – Kerrygold, Ireland; Cahill’s Irish cheddar with whiskey – Ireland; Cahill’s Irish cheddar with porter – Ireland Meat & Seafood:…  Read More →