Mariana became an active member of the Skagit Valley Food Co-op in 1984. During her membership, she ran for the board and was the secretary for over 20 years; she developed many friendships within the Co-op family.
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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!
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This 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!
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How 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.
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Thanks 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.
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Whether 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.
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We 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.
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For the ultimate treat to start (or end) your day, simply toast a slice of Co-op sourdough bread, add French Salted Butter, then drizzle with Timberline honey.
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April isn’t just for tulips! It’s also for sunny afternoons, picnics on the riverwalk, and green spring produce. Welcome the warmer weather with recipes that come together in a pinch!
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Composting is a wonderful, but tricky thing—and it is certainly a moving target when it comes to rules and regulations that vary from place to place and moment to moment.
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For me, a kid in Wellness is an honored guest. I pick a four year-old over a forty year-old any time, any place. You may be a big deal, but that toddler with kitten booties and a quilted vest?
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One of the most remarkable things I’ve noticed in my time working in co-ops is that no two are alike. Every store has its own personality, its own tempo.
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