This year’s heavy rains have significantly impacted many of the farms that supply natural foods cooperatives. Damage to crops is in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and several farmers…  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…  Read More →

Winter is the perfect season to rest and rejuvenate from the busy summer. However, don’t get too comfy and forget to go outside and get active from time to time.…  Read More →

Seward Co-op is here to make the season of giving cheerful and bright! If you are someone with last minute gift needs, here is a list of ideas are under…  Read More →

We are writing to share that the Seward Co-op Creamery Café has reopened. Going forward, the café will be open Sunday–Tuesday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., and Wednesday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. We’ve…  Read More →

Come September, Minnesotans don’t usually like to talk about freezing — unless we’re talking about thawing brats or making ice for another cool beverage in the back yard. But late…  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…  Read More →

Getting dinner on the table and lunches packed can be stressful as the back-to-school tensions and schedules resume. Soon, you may find yourself longing for the easy, breezy days of…  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…  Read More →

Last week, Stormi, Friendship store Demo Specialist appeared on Fox 9’s The Jason Show! She shared some fun snacks to create using watermelon–the watermelon salad recipe was a hit! Did…  Read More →