Thank You to Our Local Farmers & Producers 

While I appreciate the continuous flow of more and more local produce and other local items into the store, synonymous with this time of year, I am also reminded of the challenges our farmers face in growing our food.  Every year brings different challenges, some years it's the weather, others it's an abundant pest and most years it's probably some of both. 

I understand this more when I return home at the end of my work day and enter my own garden.  For example, this year's potato beetles are ravaging my potato plants in a way I have never seen before.  Squashing bugs in the garden last evening, it's clear to me that even a tuber that grows underground can be far more difficult to grow successfully than most of us realize -- including me, this year.

All that to say, please join me this summer in thanking our local farmers and producers for the incredible work they do to bring us all the great food we find on our dinner table this time of year.

We also want to thank all of you who joined us for this year's Ice Cream Social Fundraiser in mid-June.  A big thank you to the Walpole Creamery and our local vendors who donated ice cream and sundae toppings.  We raised over $500 for Southwestern Community Services Headstart Early Sprouts Program -- an incredible program that connects young children and their families to gardening, cooking and locally grown food.

Finally, we hope to see you at one or more of our events this summer, from our Farm Tours to our Local Food BBQs.

Feedback Period Open: Bylaw Changes

Co-op Karma Forms Now Online     

Help us recognize employees who are incredible stewards for our Co-op by participating in our Co-op Karma Program.  Anytime you notice an employee demonstrating SPIRIT, TEAMWORK, ALL AROUND CUSTOMER SERVICE, or COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, simply complete a short Co-op Karma form (located at each department's service counter) and drop it into the "Suggestion Box" at the Customer Service Desk -- or fill out the form online. Thank you! 

Savor Our Seasons: Eat Local!    

By Mary Veerkamp, Marketing Department

As much as possible, I shift my purchasing to support local farms during the growing season. Not only does this practice make sense from an ecological standpoint, by cutting down on food spoilage related to transportation and greenhouse gas emissions, but it also truly strengthens our local food economy. And, a vibrant, healthy local food system helps to ensure stability and sustainability of food production in our region -- which is a good thing.  

 

 

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- July 9, 4 - 6pm: Berkshire Brewing Company 

- July 10, 3 - 6pm: Vermont Peanut Butter 

- July 10, 4 - 6pm: Saxy Chef 

 

Cheese Tasting: Brie is Just the Beginning
Explore some of the cheesy bounty that France has to offer. Get your taste buds ready to say "J'adore France!" Register for this event.  Cost: $5 per person. Attendees will receive a $5 Gift Card to the Monadnock Food Co-op to use anytime.  Handouts included. Register today!

Container, Church, Corporate, Neighborhood & Backyard Gardens; Beekeeping, Gardening Naturally, Pollinators, Composting, Buying Clubs at Public Schools & more. Books! Food! Produce! Sponsored by Monadnock Farm & Community Coalition. Learn more.

Farm Tour: Picadilly Farm

July 18, 10 - 11:30am at Picadilly Farm, Winchester

Meet the farmers and learn more about Picadilly Farm's growing practices. Cost: FREE!  Please register so we can send you directions and other updates.