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We Want To Hear Your Voice
Our Co-op continues to work hard to create a more sustainable community, while meeting our Member-Owners' needs. This spring, we are checking in with you via our bi-annual Shopper Survey to measure how we are meeting these two goals from your perspective. Please look for the survey invitation in your inbox in the next few weeks.
This year's Shopper Survey dovetails nicely with the visioning work we are doing in our store -- looking out five years and creating a picture of what we want our Co-op to look like in 2021. We look forward to hearing your vision on how we can better serve you and our community.
B the Change - B CorpsFrom April 13 - May 3, we're thrilled to feature B Corps (the B is short for Benefit) and the global movement that is using "business as a force for good™." Learn more at the Co-op, on our website and in our current Co-op Deals sales flyer.
Round Up Program
 Thank you for your incredible generosity during our last Round-Up cycle for Meals on Wheels in Cheshire County. Collectively we raised $7,000!
Truckload Sale
May 13 & 14, 2016 is our Spring Truckload Sale! Find deep discounts on cases of our most popular products, so you can stock your pantry with significant savings. Orders for our May Truckload Sale are due May 9th at 9pm -- don't miss out on these great savings.
Cooperatively,Michael FaberGeneral Manager, Monadnock Food Co-op
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Boldly Going Together,
Where No One Could Go As Well Alone
By Anton Elbers, Co-op Board of DirectorsMonadnock Food Co-op Staff and Board Members attended the Co-op Café with the theme "Embracing Change with Courageous Leadership" held at Keene state back on March 12th. One-hundred thirty five people representing twenty co-ops, spread throughout New England, came together for the day -- a day filled with short presentations by a varied group of presenters and small group conversations/brainstorms on specific questions followed by sharing of insights with the larger group. 
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Mary, Mary Quite Contrary -
How Does Your Garden Grow? 
By Mary Veerkamp,
Co-op Outreach & Education CoordinatorEvery year at this time I ponder the possibility of beginning my own small garden. I love the idea of growing my own food. And, I marvel at the people who are such prolific gardeners that their canned and preserved harvests from last growing season are just running out. (I'm looking at you, Sandy!) Read more of Mary's article.
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Upcoming Events
Spring Member-Owner DriveThrough April at the Co-op
Thinking about becoming a Member-Owner of Monadnock Food Co-op? Check out all the great reasons to join during our Spring Member-Owner Drive. View event details. 
Monadnock Region Earth Festival
April 23, Noon - 4:00pm outside the Co-op & at Railroad Park, Keene
Monadnock Food Co-op and Antioch University New England invite you to this year's Monadnock Region Earth Festival. Enjoy children's activities, music and much more. Connect directly with local organizations, farmers and artisans as they table during the festival. Cost: Free. View event details (as well as other fantastic events celebrating the earth in our region). ATTENTION POTENTIAL VOLUNTEERS: Contact us if you're willing to help with set-up and/or clean-up for this event. Please contact Megan at 603-283-5404 or mfcadmin@monadnockfood.coop.*
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| | Learn more about this year's Monadnock Region Earth Festival as Sarah from Healthy Monadnock interviews our Sustainability Coordinator Megan. |
Improving Local Food Access April 26, 9:30 - 11:30am at Heberton Hall, next to Keene Public Library, Keene
At Monadnock Farm & Community Coalition's Spring Forum, organizers will deepen the dialogue and working relationships between the social services sector and the local food movement, identify barriers to purchasing healthy local food, and highlight work that is already increasing the availability of locally grown food for individuals and institutions. Cost: Free. View event details.
 Slow Living Summit April 28-30 in Downtown Brattleboro, VT
The 2016 Summit focuses on Food & Ag Entrepreneurship and is titled: How to Succeed in Business by Slowing Down. As always, the Summit takes the Slow approach to entrepreneurship. "Slow Living" embodies cooperation, celebration, respect, purpose, sustainability, gratitude, mindfulness, and resilience. Who should come: farmers, entrepreneurs, students, funders, educators, consultants, concerned citizens. Cost: Varies. Registration required. View event details.
Cheese Tasting: What's That Smell May 10, 5:30 - 6:30pm at the Railroad Square Conference Room (next to the Co-op)
Celebrate the pungency of washed rind cheeses, the smokiness of cheddars and goudas, and why "barnyard" can be a good thing. Cost: Free. Registration required. View event details.
Kombucha & Fermented Foods
May 12, 4:30 - 6:00pm at Cheshire Medical Center, KeeneEver wondered what the heck Kombucha is, and why is it good for you? Come learn with Cheshire Medical Center about the power of fermented foods, and learn to make your own Kombucha, yogurt, and other fermented delights in this series of cooking classes. Cost: Free. Registration required. View event details.  Truckload Sale May 13 & 14, 10:00am - 7:00pm at the Co-opFind deep discounts on cases of our most popular products, so you can stock your pantry with significant savings. Pre-orders accepted through 9:00pm on Monday, May 9th either at the co-op's cash registers or online. Otherwise shop while supplies last on May 13 & 14. View event details.
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Encourage Your Favorite Businesses & Nonprofits
to Join Monadnock Buy Local
The Monadnock Food Co-op is a proud member of Monadnock Buy Local -- a network of businesses, organizations and citizens building a more local, green and fair economy in our region. We'd love your help reaching this year's goal: 200 Monadnock Buy Local members by May 1st. Here's an article you can share via email or social media -- or invite them to this Facebook event.
 Did you miss last week's public talk with Michael Shuman -- watch it now!
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How Producer Co-ops Save the World
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Photo Credit: Seafood Producers Cooperative
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Originally Posted at The New Food EconomyCo-ops transcend the partisan politics that tear apart our nation. The "share the pain, share the gain" mindset that co-ops embrace is the essence of a free market philosophy; at the same time, this collective mindset also helps provide a safety net for producers who are vulnerable to the ups and downs of markets and natural phenomena. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. And that's pretty powerful stuff.
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 Board Meetings 3rd Monday of each month at 4:45pm in SCS Railroad Square Senior Housing Conference Room
49 Community Way, Keene
If you are interested in attending, please
contact the board.
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Hours
Monday - Saturday
7:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 9:00pm
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