Where do your apples come from? Learn how some apples reach Seward Co-op with this handy guide from Midwest Food Connection, a local program that brings food education to kids through hands-on activities, encouraging them to get excited about connecting with food and how it can nourish our bodies and communities.
Learn About Caves of Faribault® Faribault Dairy Company—now called Caves of Faribault®—was founded in 2001 in the St. Peter’s sandstone caves of Faribault, Minn., about an hour south of the Twin Cities. Since the 1930s, the manmade caves have been used to age cheese, beginning with cheesemaker Felix Frederiksen, who took advantage of the temperature…
We’ve all forgotten that yogurt in the back of the fridge, or missed the window to cook up our rainbow chard before it’s started turning. Food waste happens. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it’s estimated that between 30- 40 percent of the food supply is wasted; that’s a lot! So how…
Learn about Ames Farm Ames Farm began in 1995 when owner and founder Brian Ferdericksen tasted dandelion honey for the first time. It was part of Brian’s early season honey harvest, and he realized that the bees make different tasting honey depending on the season and what’s in bloom. Since then, Ames Farm has produced…
Spring is in the air, and gardening season is just around the corner. With seed packets in stores and starter plants arriving in early May, there are dozens of veggie, fruit, flower, and herb options for you to bring your own personalized plot to life. Whether you’re new to gardening or have more than a…
Learn About Revol Greens In 2017, Revol Greens opened their first greenhouse just an hour south of Minneapolis in Owatonna, Minn. Starting with just 2.5 acres and a goal to bring locally grown greens to the Twin Cities area, Revol soon expanded to 10 acres in Owatonna and added additional greenhouses in California, Texas, and…
Katie Jerome (she/her) has been working at Seward Co-op since she was 17 years old. Since then, she’s moved from the Deli counter to the Grocery department to Wellness and, now, into Produce. Katie’s a Produce Replenishment Buyer at the Franklin store, which means she places orders, manages inventory, and vendor correspondence, and trains staff,…
Farmworkers feed the world, and from March 25 through March 31, we work to honor their contributions to our daily lives and create awareness for the issues they face. 85% of the fresh fruit and vegetables we consume are hand-picked, and at Seward Co-op we like to remind ourselves and shoppers about the real cost…
Look for these things next time you visit Seward Co-op! When you’re finished, visit the Customer Service Desk for a special Microgreens sticker.
Laune Bread Minneapolis, MN CSA Type: Bread/Baked goods, Jams/Jellies, Mutual aid option Drop Locations: Dogwood Coffee E. Lake, Modern Times, Tare Market, & more Laune Bread operates a bread and pastry subscription program that offers pick up locations and home delivery around the city. Their breads and pastries are made with locally sourced grain and…
