An on-the-ground study of Mondragón, Spain and why its economic model of worker cooperation has attracted visitors from around the world, and from all walks of life, to learn, admire, and attempt to adopt its secrets.
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The Co-op's Farm-to-Food Bank Program with Community Action has been operating for a few months now. Read on for how the program is benefitting local farmers and feeding families throughout the region.
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Organic didn’t become mainstream simply because consumers demanded it. Farmers, certifiers, distributors, mission-driven companies, and especially food co-ops spent decades crafting the social, economic, and institutional conditions that enabled organic to move from fringe to the center of American grocery shopping.
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It’s hard not to imagine “Co-op” as synonymous with “Community.” Co-ops are, after all, cooperatively and community owned. From the earliest days, Co-op members have worked together, compromised, and considered different viewpoints in order to thrive.
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With a simple 5-ingredient recipe that started in the family kitchen of Lupita Nava, Tortillas Con Madre is an entirely-family run operation based in Lynden.
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There’s no debating the portable ease and satisfaction of a sandwich. But is a hot dog a sandwich? And why does it matter? My 10th grader had to pick a side for an in-class debate this year and defend her position. She argued, emphatically: not.
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Long summer days, outdoor meals on the patio, and prepping for back to school and our regular routines (eventually). These High Five recipes are made for thee season of backyard barbecues and lots of facetime with family and friends.
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Whether you cook with miso regularly or are interested in dipping your toes into a brand-new-to-you world of umami, meet Creative Koji, located in Twisp, Washington! Specializing in artisanal, small-batch miso crafted from locally grown, organically sourced ingredients, founder Gabe Garms has been fermenting for over 15 years.
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Summer is finally here and with these longer days our garden is growing at a rapid pace (as are the weeds, unfortunately).
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We are facing another potentially record-breaking summer with a healthy dose of drought. Some of you like the sensation of your skin melting off your bones, and I’m here for you, too. Maybe more so, because you probably actually GO INTO THE SUNSHINE and need all these reminders more than the shade-dwelling creatures like myself.
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Experiencing the magic of the Skagit awakens my senses. Breezes smelling of saltwater from Skagit Bay move upstream and come through my open windows, making my cabin breathe and stay cool on warm summer days.
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This summer Viva Farms, is keeping it cool in new and exciting ways!
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