Compostable bags allow a lot more moisture loss and can also trap ethylene, the gas produced by produce as it ripens or ages. Both of these factors cause your produce to spoil faster, so be sure to remove your produce from these bags when you get home and utilize these more effective and environmentally sustainable tips to keep your produce fresh!
Read MoreThis year’s Annual Member Meeting was held on May 13th at the Skagit Transit Station just down the road from the Co-op. We had an excellent turnout and a record-setting number of votes in the 2026 Election—thank you to everyone who joined us and took the time to vote!
Read MoreHow do we “keep calm” and “co-op on” when there is always so much going on and so much to do?! If you ask me, the answer is to look forward. We have a lot to look forward to this summer at the Co-op.
Read MoreThanks to the generous Growing Good Fund donation from the Skagit Valley Food Co-op, we were able to create a new opportunity to support Skagit County farmers while bringing more fresh, nutritious food to the families and individuals who rely on our community food programs. Through this funding, we were able to provide ten local farms with $7,000 each through a unique Farm-to-Food Bank loan program.
Read MoreWhether it’s a random Tuesday in our slice of paradise, an extra day off, or that glorious annual camping trip, these new items need to be on your next shopping list—all selected to keep you cool and contented wherever you’re headed.
Read MoreRanging in flavor from sweet to tart, plums are an excellent addition to a number of sweet and savory dishes. Here are a few of our favorites!
Read MoreWe all know leafy greens are good for us, but did you know they can boost energy, immunity, and allergy resistance? Mustard greens, collards, kale, broccoli, komatsuna, bok choy, pak choy, tatsoi, nettles, arugula, spinach, and asparagus are all great examples, and lucky for us, production on all of them starts in the spring here in Skagit Valley.
Read MoreWith Tokens for Tomorrow, every time you bring in a reusable shopping bag, we honor your commitment to reducing waste with a token worth 8¢ that you can give back to one of these local organizations.
Read MoreJuly's Co-op Made Features are great for grilling, chilling, lunching, camping, scooping, and so much s’more!
Read More5% Friday will support COV’s Teen Volunteer Mentorship Program, which engages, supports, and empowers local middle and high school students who choose to volunteer at Children of the Valley.
Read MoreStarting on Thursday, June 11th at 6pm, there will be a full eastbound directional closure with an exception for emergency response vehicles. All eastbound passenger and freight vehicles must follow a signed detour.
Read MoreAt the Co-op, we celebrate by highlighting the numerous black-owned brands you can find (and support) at the Co-op not just on Juneteenth, but every day.
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