National Farmworker Awareness Week is March 25-31, 2025. This week draws attention to the incredible, and often invisible contributions farmers make to our daily way of life. We spoke with our colleagues at Co-op Partners Warehouse to further illuminate Farmworker Awareness Week, farms that go above and beyond, and what we can do as consumers…
Laying the Groundwork: Regenerative Farming with Thousand Hills According to Paul Hawken, author of Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever to Reverse Global Warming, practicing regenerative farming is “… the single greatest solution to the climate crisis.” Hawken explains, “The relationship between regenerative agriculture and the climate is… a path to walking back the carbon…
Located in the heart of Duluth, this famed fish house and sandwich shop is a must-stop when visiting Duluth or passing through on the way to or from the North Shore. Smoked fish is their signature item, but they offer a wide variety of salumi, sausages and bacon, kimchi and kraut, and all the accoutrements…
Reuse Minnesota is Wedge Community Co-op’s Change Matters partner for April 2025. Throughout the month, they will be the recipient of round up funds, as well as partnering with us on two exciting events—one at each of our locations. BOOK SWAP: April 12 | 2-5pm Wedge Lyndale Join us for a book swap on April 12…
In an industry typically dominated by men, our Produce Team inspires with cross-departmental female leadership. Meet our experienced staff, and hear what they have to say about being a leader in our organization. What do you see as the best way to uplift local farmers, especially female growers? “The best way we can support local…
Take the Plastic-Free Challenge With so many single-use plastic items in our lives, avoiding them may feel overwhelming! Fortunately, there is a lot we can do to help create a world with less plastic. Are you up for the challenge? Join the Plastic-Free Challenge (tcplasticfree.ecochallenge.org) to explore what’s possible, and join our Wedge Community Co-ops…
Our co-ops were started by our communities. People came together with a passion for affordable, nutritious foods with minimal processing and packaging. While those are no longer “radical ideals,” it wasn’t always that way. Co-ops fought their way into the mainstream and we have our community of shoppers, employees, makers, and farmers to thank for…
Elpis Enterprises When sourcing our newest item of branded merch- the timeless hooded sweatshirt- we aimed to find a small local company to partner with. A longtime operations staff suggested Elpis Enterprises for screen printing. Located a stone’s throw from Co-op Partners Warehouse, this modest St. Paul nonprofit has flown under our radar for 20+…
