We love Farm Bill season—everyone is buzzing about a few of our favorite topics: farmers, organic food and access to healthy, nutritious food for everyone. It’s also a fertile opportunity to roll up our sleeves and dig into democracy by contacting our elected officials. Weeding through this densely packed legislation is no small feat (for…  Read More →

The Domestic Fair Trade Association, in partnership with the Center for Fair and Alternative Trade at Colorado State University, released on May 11 a compilation of all the research that’s ever been done about domestic fair trade, just in time for World Fair Trade Day on May 12. Seward Community Co-op is a founding member…  Read More →

Working on your gut this season could mean a lot of things. Maybe you are adjusting your workout routine to strengthen your core muscle groups. You could be, ahem, adding a few inches to your waist because it would be quite rude to not at least try each seasonal and celebratory treat you come across…  Read More →

In trying times, when it feels like people are growing further and further apart, it is more important than ever to hold onto our cooperative roots and continue to build strong communities centered on community ownership and democratic control. Towards the end of June, for the first time, Seward Coop will welcome Federation of Southern…  Read More →

Today, citrus fruit is cultivated worldwide where the growing climate is conducive. Origins of this juicy fruit are most commonly traced back over 4,000 years ago to Southeast Asia, China, and India. However, recent research suggests that the first citrus plants were found in Australia, New Caledonia and New Guinea. It wasn’t until the late…  Read More →

Today, citrus fruit is cultivated worldwide where the growing climate is conducive. Origins of this juicy fruit are most commonly traced back over 4,000 years ago to Southeast Asia, China, and India. However, recent research suggests that the first citrus plants were found in Australia, New Caledonia and New Guinea. It wasn’t until the late…  Read More →

Chestnut trees once made up a significant portion of North America’s hardwood forests. The nuts were widely eaten by Native Americans and later by European immigrants, until the chestnut blight of the 1930s, which nearly eliminated the American chestnut tree. There has been a recent revival with the planting of blight resistant breeds from Europe…  Read More →

Drying is one of the oldest methods of preserving food. To avoid insect contamination, moisture reabsorption, and ultimately food spoilage, the moisture content should be between five and 25 percent depending on the food. The basic foundation of successfully drying and preserving food requires setting the temperature to a heat that draws out moisture without…  Read More →

Once the domain of grandmothers, canning as a means of preserving the harvest has been making a huge comeback. If you enjoy eating in season, this is the way to enjoy the bounty of the harvest all year long. Just imagine popping open a fresh jar of garden vegetable tomato sauce to pour over your…  Read More →