I joined the Co-op board three years ago with a desire to understand where all my money was going—to put my mouth where my money is, in a reversal of […]
by Ruth Garbus The Policy and Bylaws Committee members are Richard Berkfield, Jerelyn Wilson, John Hatton, and Ruth Garbus I’ve experienced the Co-op’s board of Directors and bylaws as a customer, shareholder, […]
I’d never been a shareholder before. Being part of a community has always been important to me although it had never involved paying to join. It was all about frequenting […]
As you may have noticed, the last two articles by board members have come from the Policy and By-law Committee, of which I am a member. So here comes another […]
I’m a big picture person. I like to see the whole picture before diving into the parts. And often, the nitty-gritty detail is well, too nitty-gritty. But here I am […]
Each month we focus on identifying a local producer to feature in our monthly newsletter, Food for Thought and in-store. We conduct an in-depth interview, and feature photos, creating an article that reaches over 9,000 shareholders. We invite the producer to the Co-op to show off their wares through a demonstration or a tasting. We promote the producer and event through print materials as well as our website, Facebook, and Instagram advertising. This program is central to our cooperatively owned business.
If you are a shopper dedicated to buying organic and whole foods, committed to supporting our local community, organizations, and family farms, and believe in cooperative ownership, we encourage you to become a shareholder.
