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Food For Thought

Food For Thought is our Co-op’s newsletter in which we proudly feature local producers — farmers, herbalists, food vendors, and artisans

Supporting the local economy is extremely important to us and is vital to our cooperatively owned business. You will also enjoy articles from our General Manager and Board of Directors, features of new products, recipes, sales, highlights of local organizations, and more.

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I really enjoy the first Monday of the month when the Board of Directors come together to discuss the state of the Co-op. We all get to enjoy each other’s […]

It seemed as though summer would never arrive this year, least of all spring. But I noticed how we rejoiced in the smallest of signs as our world thawed out, […]

From the early 1950’s until the late 1980’s, the United States government placed a high priority on subsidizing wool because of its importance as a material for military uniforms. During […]

Congratulations, and the winners of the “We Love You, Mom” event are as follows: 489177, 489186: $25 Gift Card to Co-op 489187: Yerba Maté Gift Set! 489179, 489207: Pamela’s […]

by Ruth, Shareholder Services I heard once that there used to be a list posted in the old Co-op conference room of all the acronyms used in the food co-op […]

If you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered about the plastic bag recycling receptacle that has been living by our Co-op’s exit doors for the last few months. The recycling industry […]

Radishes—a spring delight—are a feast to the eyes and are often the first local vegetable of the season. I always admire the early displays at the farmers market and at […]

Please think about serving on the Board of Directors of the Brattleboro Food Co-op. I recommend it. I sure have enjoyed my board service. I’ve gotten to know so many […]

The story of Lyman’s Specialties starts in 1998, when Peg Moulton and Lyman Powers met. The first batch of pickles arose from a conversation about Christmas presents back in the […]

I just returned from a national co-op meeting that included a presentation by Ari Weinzweig, one of the founders of Zingerman’s Deli in Ann Arbor, MI, from whom we have […]

At this time of year, I always welcome the earliest signs of spring: the arrival of the red winged blackbird, the sight of sap buckets on large maple trees, and […]

Maple syrup, the Vermont delicacy dates back hundreds of years when Native Americans first discovered the sap flowing from Sugar Maple trees and boiled it into the sweet caramel syrup […]

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.

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Vermont Shepherd

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From our Farms to our Freezers

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Radishes

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Lyman’s Specialties

A Core of Hope

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