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General Manager Ray Williams and Board President LaDonna Sanders Redmond smiling at the 2023 CSA Fair

22nd Annual CSA Fair Recap

The forecast may have been cloudy, but the 22nd Annual Seward Co-op CSA Fair was a clear success. Representatives from more than twenty local farms set up under the tent to meet and talk with community members about their available CSA shares, offer samples, and demonstrate the value of a robust local food system. From…

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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month at Seward Co-op

This May, we’re celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. First proposed by Jeanie Jew, whose great grandfather was a Chinese immigrant and helped to build the transcontinental railroad, AAPI month was introduced as legislation by Representative Frank Horton and first honored in May 1979. May marks the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants…

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Shopping Bulk at Seward Co-op

For many, browsing through the Bulk aisles is a typical part of a Seward Co-op visit. All the possibilities of what can be made come to mind when walking among the dispensers and jars full of pasta, popcorn, breadcrumbs, vanilla, nutritional yeast, and so much more. For others, however, shopping bulk is less familiar. Where…

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Reducing Waste Year-Round at Seward Co-op

Earth Day is April 22, a time to get outside, help clean a local park, reduce plastic use, and more. So how will Seward Co-op commemorate Earth Day this year? In large part, by maintaining our commitment to positive environmental impacts through year-round sustainable, waste-reducing measures. Our Ends Statement dictates how we care for our…

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From CSA to Seward Co-op

How Community Supported Agriculture Helps Create the Food Systems We Want

Seward Co-op’s 22nd Annual CSA Fair is on the horizon, and we can’t wait. As representatives from local farms gather to sell shares of their crops, we ask: What do we strive collectively for our food system to be? How do we get there?

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Finding Opportunities for Growth at Seward Co-op

At Seward Co-op, we are grateful to be a place where people feel empowered to explore their professional and personal growth. There are so many talented staff members that make our stores run smoothly each day. Compassionate, welcoming staff like new Community Engagement Specialist Lizzie Voravong (she/her) add positivity to Seward Co-op and make our…

Get Growing with Local Seeds

Spring is just around the corner! Many spend the dark, cold parts of winter thinking of all things growing, living, and green, and planning gardens. Whether you’re propagating seeds, signing up for a CSA, planning to purchase starter plants at the co-op in the coming months, or buying fruits and veggies from Community Foods producers,…

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CSA Fair Mutual Aid Farms

Many farms participating in our CSA fair have a mutual aid option, allowing you to donate funds or a CSA share to community members in need. The following farms are offering a mutual aid option this season. 2024 IN-PERSON EVENT DETAILS

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CSA Fair Flowers

Enjoy fresh flowers from local farms participating in our CSA Fair. The following CSAs are currently offering flower shares for this year’s CSAs. 2024 IN-PERSON EVENT DETAILS

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CSA Fair Baked Goods, Honey, Jams, Misc. Pantry

Enjoy bread, baked goods, and pantry items from local farms participating in our CSA Fair. The following CSAs are currently offering shares for this year’s CSAs. 2024 IN-PERSON EVENT DETAILS