Did you know you can make vivid, beautiful colors from things found in nature? Try natural tie-dyes this summer using fruits, vegetables, and plants. Beets make deep pinks and reds, turmeric produces a bright golden yellow, and blueberries create soft purples.
Friendship store Grocery Manager Shawn K. (he/him) knows that cooperation can transform a grocery store from being a place where you merely buy food to a community hub. After spending time working in conventional grocery stores just outside of Minneapolis, his partner introduced him to the idea of a cooperative grocery store. “I loved the…
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It’s also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, and Freedom Day. Although Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was issued Jan. 1, 1863, it was not always enforced. This left many enslaved people in bondage for another two and a half years,…
Stop by to meet with a member of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors! They will be tabling at the stores throughout the summer to chat and answer any questions you… Read More →
About Kadejan Inc. Kadejan was founded in 1989, and is a multi-generational, family-owned chicken and turkey producer from Glenwood, Minn. The name “Kadejan” is an acronym made from the first letters of the owner’s children, showing their commitment to running a family-owned business. They began by raising pheasants and eventually were able to expand production…
Summer is here, and folks are gearing up their grills for a weekend of hearty cookouts. Whether you’re trying some new recipes for a Juneteenth barbeque or whipping up your go-to menu for a day of grilling, Seward Co-op has a wide variety of meats, veggies, and plant-based proteins to make your weekend delicious. When you…
Soon it will be cinco de mayo*, a day that is generally celebrated in Puebla, Mexico and parts of the United States to memorialize an unlikely victory for the Mexican army. On May 5, 1862, during the Second French intervention from 1861-1867, the Battle of Puebla took place. The French army not only outnumbered the…
Mother’s Day has always been a celebration of those in our lives who nurture and care for us, whether they gave birth to us or stepped into our lives later down the line. And as a cooperative community, we take care and consider those for whom Mother’s Day is a time for mourning or self-care.…
You’ll need: Wildflowers with soft, flexible stems (daisies, dandelions, clover, or similar flowers work well) Scissors (or, you can tear stems by hand to thin them) Steps Gather your flowers: Pick an assortment of flowers with soft, bendy stems. Daisies, clover, and dandelions work well. Choose the longest stems possible to make braiding easier. Start…
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