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The Co-op believes in “Building Community Through Food” and actively supports local food and producers. This month, we’re excited to introduce you to Melinda Vue, the culinary force behind One Love sourdough bread and Dog Dig Khao Piak rice noodles. Melinda, a Hmong American, began her culinary journey when she and her family opened theRead more

Here is a helpful chart that shows when you can fine produce and products at your local farmers market. Download a printable chart  Read more

In July 2020 HGC participated in Hudson’s St. Croix RiverFest by partnering with the Hudson/North Hudson River Channel to create a video on back yard foraging. Hudson Grocery Co-op presents backyard foraging with Russ Lake. Learn about edible plants growing in your backyard. From common garden plants like daisies and hostas to wild plants likeRead more

So what’s the point of eating clean? Besides the moral and mental boost the words evoke, many advocates are seeking clearer skin, weight loss, increased energy, stronger hair and nails, improved mental health, and better sleep. Rather than simply going on diets, these individuals, myself included, are often making sustainable lifestyle shifts when they chooseRead more

As owners of Hudson Grocery Co-op, you are in a unique position. You have a voice in the foods and merchandise that the store carries. As we come nearer to opening the doors, give your preferences some thought. What products are you seeking? Here are a few questions to help you decide: Healthy, grass-fed beef?Read more

When hearing about the Hudson Grocery Cooperative for the first time it’s not unusual to ask, “Why should I invest in a co-op that doesn’t yet exist?” True, it might be easier to make a decision about the investment if you could walk up to the co-op, open its doors and look inside. Yet, thereRead more

What does a local co-op mean to Hudson? There has been a great deal of buzz and support regarding the future Hudson Grocery Cooperative. Questions such as “Where will it be? When will it open? What will it carry?” can be heard every day. At the same time, there are a number of people whoRead more

The Hudson Grocery Cooperative (HGC) is now accepting submissions for the HGC T-Shirt Design Contest. The contest is open to everyone and people of all ages are encouraged to submit their design. Designs are intended to print on the front of the T-shirts. Your original design concept can be one-color or multiple colors, drawings, paintings,Read more

Green Your Spring at the Healthy Homes and Gardens Event The Healthy Homes and Gardens Event will be held on Saturday, April 26 at Badlands Sno-Park (772 Kinney Road, Hudson) from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. The event is sponsored by the UW-Extension St. Croix County Home and Community Education Club (HCE). The day willRead more

The Hudson Grocery Cooperative will host a free to the public TEDxManhattan “Changing the Way We Eat” Viewing Party on Saturday, March 1 at the River Falls Public Library from 12:30-4pm. The event includes a free lunch from Chipotle. We will show Session 2: Collaborate featuring food and farming experts. The independently organized event willRead more