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When you make friends with people, you make friends with their dreams. Recently, I got to walk inside my friend’s dreams. Read more
Weavers Way Co-op in Philadelphia, Pa. is on a mission to link more people with local food. One way they are doing this is through their three co-op-owned farms, located right in the city. Read more
Daniel Klein and Mirra Fine of Perennial Plate tell stories of food co-ops and the people who provide it as part of their "Real Food Road Trip." Read more
I am fond of foods that defy boundaries, like rhubarb, ones which grab an eater’s cheeks and pinch them from the inside. Read more
When I was young, I ate ahistorically. I can hardly imagine worrying about my food choices. Food was just food. Read more
Kevin’s journeys take him to Bellingham, WA, where he visits local egg producer Misty Meadows Farm. Read more
The Twin Cities prove to be a hotbed for community co-op activity and success. At Minneapolis’ Seward Co-op, Kevin is greeted by fresh, colorful produce, high-quality local meats and personalized attention to the members’ taste, needs and cultures. Read more
Pay a visit to the Gardens of Eagan, where chef Kevin Gillespie learns about the growers’ deep connection with the land and the nearby co-ops in Minneapolis. Read more
At Just Food Co-op in Northfield, MN, many of the local producers have become celebrities of sorts in their community. Read more
At Putney Food Co-op (founded in 1941) in Putney, VT, chef Kevin Gillespie learns about the co-op’s trailblazing founder, dedication to reflect its community, and an educational outreach program. He also visits local cheese producer Vermont Shepard Farm. Read more
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