Spring brings with it the promise of enjoying the outdoors – gardening, hiking, camping, and simply being together. It’s also when we start noticing the ticks in our midst. There have already been reports that Lyme disease rates are up this year. This could be because of people spending more time outdoors during COVID. Here are some basic tips to …
Thank you to everyone who participated in our shopper survey this past February and March. It has been such a strange year and we have been eager to hear how the Co-op is meeting your needs. We received 941 responses and approximately 95% of respondents indicated they were member-owners, equal …
On April 22, 1970 the first Earth Day came together in an impressive effort of grassroots organizing. The spontaneous enthusiasm of the day caught hold and led to landmark legislation that transformed American’s relationship to the land, air and water including the Clean Air Act, The Clean Water Act and …
Dear Co-op Members, I want to thank the whole Co-op community, members, shoppers, employees, local vendors, and community partners for our amazing effort this year. I have marveled at the understanding and care that folks have taken in protecting ourselves and each other from the COVID-19 threat. You have likely heard about the …
In a recent carbon neutrality committee meeting we were talking about the source of our food. No surprise there, right? After all, whether our produce comes from California or is grown here in Vermont affects the broader carbon footprint of each meal. Then Kari, the Co-op’s general manager, mentioned something interesting: …
Starting April 5, Food Solutions New England is hosting the 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge. Join this shared journey of learning, expanding your knowledge, and charting a course of action to dismantle racism in our food system and our world. Those registering will receive a thought-provoking daily prompt for …
