We’re inspired by the women that work together to support a healthy community and sustainable food system that nourishes our bodies, hearts and minds. In the words of The Coven co-founder, Erinn Farrell… “WE BELIEVE WHEN WOMEN GATHER TOGETHER, THEY CREATE MAGIC.”
While the falling snow brings the growing season to rest, the co-op continues to work on growing the local food system. With each issue of Cultivate, we aim to provide a deeper understanding of our connection to local farmers, sustainable producers, and our community. Read about our relationship with Featherstone Farm, our purchasing coordinator’s visit…
FEEDING THE HERBIVOROUS ACRES PIGS We’re proud to partner with Herbivorous Acres, a non-profit farm sanctuary protecting animals from cruelty, abuse and neglect. Every Thursday, we donate our culled produce from Wedge Lyndale to feed their two pigs, Fox and Zeus. Herbivorous Acres is currently seeking land to house their farm sanctuary within an hour…
Every time you make a purchase at the register, you have the opportunity to round up your total to the next dollar. That change is directly donated through our Change Matters program to 12 non-profits in our community. Last fiscal year, change donations totaled $71,296! This year, we’re excited to expand the program to Linden…
How Twin Cities’ Co-ops & Co-op Partners Warehouse Are More Important than Ever BY JACK HEDIN Founder and Owner of Featherstone Farm There have been extraordinary changes in the regional farm and food scene since Featherstone Farm and I got started in Southeast Minnesota over 25 years ago. And this is as it should be;… Read More →
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin If you were out driving on Meunier Road in Vesper, Wisconsin you might not notice the three sloping dips in the landscape that make up the Ruesch Century Farm. That’s probably because this collection of five acres of low-growing shrubbery, nestled up against woodlands to the east and bordered by a petite… Read More →
New Catering Menu for Fall & Winter What makes Wedge Catering so special? Artisan-baked bread, fresh produce, humanely raised meats and quality grains, together in a menu made with care and conscience. Our new fall/winter menu is bursting with seasonal flavors like Roasted Cauliflower & Radicchio Salad, Turkey Apple Cheddar Sandwich and wholesome new bowls…
Q: How did you get your start at Linden Hills, and how has the Wellness department evolved over the years? A: I started at Linden Hills Co-op in the summer of 1997, right out of high school. I’ll never forget the day I biked over the hill from the lake and saw the Linden Hills… Read More →
the co-op difference to defining local What does local really mean? How can shoppers decipher between “local” at the co-ops versus other retail stores that are all touting “local” and “organic” at lower prices?
Poplar Hill Dairy Goat Farm in Scandia, MN Vincent and Christine Maefsky grew up in the Brooklyn, New York of the 1940s; amid a jungle of fire escapes and corner delis, department stores and high-rise housing projects, Prospect Park, Grand Army Plaza, and the U.S. Navy Yard. It was a world away from the green… Read More →
