Learn About River Hills Harvest Modern commercial farming of American elderberry (Sambucus nigra canadensis) began in Missouri around the turn of this century when organic farmer Terry Durham noticed that the elderberry plants growing around his fields were vigorous and fruitful. His curiosity led him to planting them in a field, where they grew abundantly.…
Amy’s Kitchen has issued a voluntary recall of a single lot of their single serving Gluten Free Bean and Cheese Burritos due to the potential presence of foreign material, visible white plastic. This recall is done out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of consumers. There have been no reports of illness…
Seward Co-op stuffing sausage is the perfect complement to harvest celebration meals. Now available for a limited time.
We prepare to gather with loved ones around a table as we enter another holiday season. There are so many different ways to celebrate the harvest, and rest assured Seward Co-op has you covered when it comes to high-quality goods and flavorful food. Maybe you’re looking for something new to bring to Friendsgiving. Or, you…
In 2017, Seward Co-op was among the first co-ops in the Midwest to commit to an order of watermelons grown by the Federation of Southern Cooperatives (FSC), based in East Point, Georgia. In summer 2022, after time off due to inclement weather leading to a loss of crops, we once again received another FSC watermelon…
One of the benefits of shopping at Seward Co-op is trying new varieties of produce not available at other grocery stores. Make Seward Co-op your one-stop shop for the season’s best squash! We’ll have many of the familiar, traditional winter squash like butternut, acorn, and spaghetti, and invite you to expand your squash palate to…
Learn About Partner Farms In 1971, after years of working in the family orchards with his father during the 1960s, Jim Barnard was ready to buy his first farm. He purchased an orchard in Illinois, where he was introduced to the new world of natural, organic farming. He’ll proudly tell you that the environmentally responsible,…
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…
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…
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…
