Starting in September, the “Sprout!” newsletter will be published quarterly, rather than bimonthly. It will continue to feature the same information on classes, co-op news and events, P6 producers, and food-related issues. We will continue to mail the newsletter to those who elect to receive it. We’ll post the electronic version on our website.

Moving forward, owners can expect increased communication across our various other mediums, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and websites. In a competitive grocery market, we have found that our electronic communication channels are a more robust and timely means of sharing information. The decision to reduce printing and mailing costs also allows us to be more efficient with our resources, both financially and environmentally, which aligns with our Ends and is something that we know co-op owners appreciate. The National Cooperative Grocery Co+op Deals flyers that were mailed with the “Sprout!” will be available digitally on our website and at the flyer racks in the stores. Keeping owners and customers informed and up-to-date remains our priority.