2021 marks the 20th anniversary of Seward Co-op’s annual Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair!
Join us in a virtual celebration of farms that provide our community with delicious food throughout the growing season.

PARTICIPATING FARMS

March 20 – April 3 we will be featuring 30 local CSA farms here on our website and on social media, showing what life has been like at the farms this past year and the adaptations farmers have had to make. We provide all the information for you to choose a CSA in 2021 that works for you and your household. Some farms allow customization of CSA shares, and there is a variety options to fit your needs (half-shares, weekly purchase options, etc.)

The past year has been challenging and rewarding for small-scale farms. Despite being absolutely vital to our food system, farmworkers are often first and most profoundly affected by crisis and supply chain disruption. This year, Seward Co-op is a partner of Student Action with Farmworkers, and we support their efforts around National Farmworkers Awareness Week (NFAW). Happening March 25–31, NFAW is a week of action for community members to raise awareness about farmworker issues in our communities. Learn more about NFAW and how you can support farmworkers at https://saf-unite.org/national-farmworker-awareness-week/.

During this time of crisis and supply chain disruption, we need community-based farmers and producers more than ever. Invest in the people who grow and harvest our food. In addition to shopping at the co-op, Community Supported Agriculture offers individuals and families a direct way to support local growers.

Es una fiesta en la casa: a party at home! Join Chef Jessica Tijerina on a Mexican culinary adventure. We will make Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and Queso Fundido with chorizo and Oaxacan cheese. We’ll end on a sweet note with a classic Mexican bebida, Horchata- creamy rice milk with cinnamon and vanilla. İViva Mexico!

Jessica Tijerina, owner of Tijerina Global Spices

Nourish 101 classes feature basic scratch-cooking techniques and recipes that feed a family of four for under $10. Learn more about our Nourish program here.

Jess Toliver, Jess Delicious

Koshiki’s children ask for Hiyashichuka as soon as the weather warms up: chilled curly wheat noodle topped with cucumber, carrots, tomato, eggs, and chilled and shredded chicken (or substitute tofu) drizzled with refreshing sesame vinaigrette.

Most of all, this salad-like noodle dish has well-balanced ingredients (grain, vegetable, protein, seeds, egg), a balance of flavor elements (sweet, sour, salty, fatty, and pungent), and will make you full and satisfied.

Menu:

Home-made noodle

Sesame dressing

Kinshi Tamago

Shredded chicken or tofu

Other vegetable toppings

Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen

As with many vegetables, asparagus is chock full of flavor, minerals, and vitamins while offering up notable protein. We can help asparagus shine in delicious ways; either as a stand-alone modest side or a savory addition to grains, legumes and other veggies. Chef AmyLeo will demonstrate how to slice, dice, sear and bake this gorgeous springtime delight in this plant-based class.

AmyLeo Barankovich, Vegan Affairs MN