About Food Package Dates: Understanding Food Waste, Part 2
“Best if used by.” “Sell by.” “Use by.” We see these phrases on almost every grocery product we purchase, but what is their purpose? Do they really help us, as [...] Read More
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A Visit to Caprikorn Farms
Have you ever wondered what goes on at a goat farm? Yesterday, a small group from your local co-op had the opportunity to tour Caprikorn Farms, a local goat farm [...] Read More
Being Sustainable
“Sustainability takes forever. And that’s the point.” – William McDonough At The Common Market, the word “sustainability” is used a lot—it’s one of the core values of the co-op. But [...] Read More
You’re A Co-Op? What’s That?
What typically comes to mind when you hear the phrase “co-op”? Do you see a group of people working together cooperatively to run a business? Or maybe you envision “hippies” [...] Read More