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Co+op
Co+op represents a network of community-owned grocery stores across the country. Unlike corporate chains, each co-op is totally independent and owned by the community members who shop. Co-ops are on a mission to make sure everyone has access to healthy, delicious food. Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest.
Check out these two European co-ops, Mondragon and The Co-operative Group, that show what people, working together for their mutual benefit, can accomplish.
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.
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.
At Just Food Co-op in Northfield, MN, many of the local producers have become celebrities of sorts in their community.
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.
Chef Kevin Gillespie takes a lesson if food biodiversity at Bellingham's Heritage Lane Farm.
Chef Kevin Gillespie stops by Community Food Co-op’s annual celebration and learns about BUGS.
Chef Kevin Gillespie learns about Sacramento and Davis co-ops' One Farm at a Time program.
Chef Kevin Gillespie learns about the National Cooperative Bank and how it helps foster co-op growth across the nation.
Passion and assistance by Sacramento Natural Foods and Davis Food Co-op help keep a small farm (Good Humus) going.Video premieres 4/30/12!