In 2022, Indigenous Peoples’ Day falls on Monday, Oct. 10. Seward Co-op recognizes that Indigenous people lived in the area we know as Minnesota and near the Mississippi River for over 12,000 years. Across the United States, this day of reverence challenges the narrative that European colonizers “discovered” America when, in fact, many Indigenous nations…
The United State Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall and is investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to Brie and Camembert soft cheese products sold at various retailers under multiple labels and brands, including Reny Picot. Seward Co-op had two of these products at both stores, which may have been…
We were honored to partner again this year with the Indigenous Food Network and local members of Indigenous-led organizations Dream of Wild Health, Division of Indian Work, Gatherings Café, and American Indian Family Center as they shared their knowledge through a series of cooking and lecture workshops. These classes focused on different recipes using traditional…
In 1948 Minnesota was the first state to declare October as Co-op Month, and in 1964 it became a national event. Since then, we have been a top state for cooperative businesses and one of the top three states with the most agricultural co-ops. This October, let’s raise awareness of a trusted, proven way to…
LaDonna Sanders Redmond Cooperative Development Consultant, she/they/iya My motivation to run for the Seward Co-op Board of Directors is rooted in a deep belief that cooperatives are essential to building a more just, democratic, and sustainable economy. As a long-time owner of Seward Co-op, I view the board as a powerful platform to steward the…
Enjoy Corn Many have seen the viral video of “Corn Kid” sharing all of the reasons he loves corn. Here at Seward Co-op, we agree with all of his reasons and more for appreciating the delicious and versatile vegetable and grain. Corn was originally known as maize and was domesticated in Southern Mexico, and it…
Local produce can be in season year round with some products and basil is one of them. We sell basil from numerous different hydroponic and outdoor farms including Urban Organics… Read More →
Alexia has issued a voluntary recall of their frozen organic seasoned hash brown items due to the potential presence of the bacteria Listeria Monoctogenes which was discovered during sampling of the product. This recall has been issued out of an abundance of caution. There have not been any direct consumer reports of confirmed illness related…
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29. To indicate your… Read More →
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27. The meeting will include… Read More →
