Growing seeds is a simple and fun activity for kids, providing a hands-on opportunity to witness the magical journey from tiny seeds to flourishing plants. It also imparts valuable lessons about responsibility, patience, and the wonders of nature. Try this Microgreens activity and plant calendula seeds, which grow into beautiful yellow- and orange-hued flowers. Check…
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…
Eener’s Farm Boyceville, WI CSA Type: Vegetables, Herbs, Meat, Eggs Drop Locations: Hampden Park Co-op Eener’s Farm is a fifth generation family farm located near Connorsville, WI about 60 miles from Hudson and Stillwater. The farm has been in Eener’s family since 1927. Their mission is to grow good, clean, food on good, clean, land,…
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…
For Muslim community members, Ramadan marks a holy month of community, prayer, fasting, and nightly feasts. The Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle of 364 or 365 days per year, so Ramadan begins in the ninth month of the calendar on a different day each year. In 2024, Ramadan is expected to begin at dusk…
We’re seeing green for St. Patrick’s Day! At Seward Co-op, we celebrate with community members observing St. Patrick’s Day by offering special, seasonal delights.
Farmer to Farmer Coffee Glenwood City, WI, Comayagua, Honduras, & Heuheutenango, Guatemala CSA Type: Coffee Drop Locations: UP Roastery, Home delivery Farmer to Farmer has been running a direct-trade business as an expression of solidarity with coffee farmers in Honduras and Guatamala for a couple of decades. Their goal is to pay the farmers a…
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.
