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KNOW YOUR FARMER. TRUST YOUR MEDICINE MAKER. Peaceful Harvest is the best of both worlds: they are the farmer and the medicine maker. Karen and Brian Wiseman create unusually potent […]
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Meet Marlene and Donna: The Creative Powerhouses Behind Our Co-op’s Visual Magic Marlene and Donna are the dynamic duo behind every stunning design you see at our Co-op, both in […]
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In February 2025, the Brattleboro Food Co-op will celebrate a significant milestone—50 years of providing wholesome, locally sourced food, fostering community, and promoting sustainability. Since its opening on February 20, […]
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Join us throughout January for amazing giveaways, events, demos, and more!
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One of the most important roles that grocery industry companies undertake is that of being good stewards in the area of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments. As shown by […]
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By Michele Meulendyk In Part 1 of this article, I painted a brief picture of how our Board of Directors is shaped and how we use Policy Governance to delegate […]
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These are the minutes of the Brattleboro Food Co-op Board of Directors meeting Monday, November 4, 2024 Present Directors Present: Kevin Brennan, Calvin Dame, Denise Glover, Lee Halpern, Anneka Kindler, […]
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For over 80 years, JK Adams has grown and evolved in Dorset, Vermont. From its origins as a manufacturer of surveying tools to its current standing as a premier creator […]
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In the fast-paced world of business, each team plays a unique role in driving the organization forward. Behind every strategic decision, new project, and expansion plan stands a team dedicated […]
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by Michele Meulendyk, Board President As a Shareholder-owned entity, the Co-op is overseen by an elected Board of Directors. The Board represents their fellow 9,000+ Shareholders, and serves as a […]
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The FDA has posted this announcement from Grimmway Farms, which supplies carrots to some of the brands our co-op carries. The BFC has removed all of these items from our […]
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What’s it like to be a vegan or vegetarian during Thanksgiving? Turkey and other holiday roasts seem like such an important part of the holidays that for some, like me, […]
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