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As a co-op, we love to share the good news of our fellow retail food cooperatives doing good for their communities. The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) is an advocate for the retail food industry. The FMI 2013 Community Outreach Awards honor “large and small retailers for the life enriching programs they offer to their respectiveRead more

The United Nations has declared 2014 as the International Year of the Family Farm. There are over 500 million family farms in the world. In many regions, they are the main producers of the foodstuff consumed every day in meals worldwide. Family farming is the predominant form of agriculture both in developed and developing countries.Read more

$1 million = The value of products purchased directly from local producers by River Market co-op of Stillwater. 1,838 Miles – the distance an average carrot travels from farm to reaching your table. 3 Farmers markets, bringing dozens of local producers to Hudson, featuring locally-made produce, flowers, honey, energy bars, meats, cheeses, baked goods, jams,Read more

What is Fair Trade? Fair Trade is exactly that.  Fair.  Fair to the farmers, the craftspeople, the growers, the environment, and the community.To help explain, below are the 9 Key Principles Adapted by the Fair Trade Federation. Create Opportunities for Economically and Socially Marginalized Producers Develop Transparent and Accountable Relationships Build Capacity Promote Fair Trade Pay Promptly and Fairly SupportRead more

In the February 18, 2013 blog post, we highlighted a few local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) options that deliver to our local area.  Spring is finally starting to creep upon Wisconsin and it is time to start thinking about spring planting.  Now is the time to join a CSA if you haven’t already done so. To help you sortRead more

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a locally based food system whereby consumers pledge to buy “shares” of produce from local farms at the beginning of the growing season. By design, CSAs create a cooperative relationship between producer and consumer which reduces a farmer’s growing risk while providing customers with fresh vegetables and fruit throughout theRead more

http://eenersfarm.blogspot.com/ Eener’s Farm is a fifth-generation farm located in Boyceville.  Following the traditions of her forebearers, Eener produces vegetables, herbs, and flowers without the use of chemicals.  Pasture raised meats, including beef, lamb, and goat, are available for purchase year round.  CSA members have the option of adding free-range chicken eggs to their weekly boxes. Read more

FarmWLIG.locallygrown.net Hudson Grocery Co-op owners Roger and Lara Anderson grow good food in a healthy environment. They are working towards transitioning their River Falls farm to certified Organic standards.  Each week, their CSA boxes will attempt to include a combination salad fixings, traditional veggies, starches, aromatics, specialty items, and herbs.  In addition to weekly CSARead more

http://www.threshingtablefarm.org/index.htm Located on a former dairy farm near Star Prairie, Threshing Table farm offers sustainably produced vegetables and herbs.  The Lenz family strives to improve their land so that the soil grows healthier each year.  CSA owners will benefit from partnerships with nearby farmers to offer extra items, including maple syrup, berries and apples, farm-freshRead more

Tips for Organizing Toys New and Old Are you ready for the infiltration of toys, games, and clothes that are scheduled to appear in the next few days? Not just for children, but adults too. Although we know it is better to give than receive, I think we can all honestly say it is funRead more