The Co-op Principles
Everyone — from founders organizing a co-op from the ground up to community members that invest in membership — should be aware of the seven… Read More »The Co-op Principles
Food Co-ops
Co-Owner Conversation: Cooking up a healthier community
Food is at the heart of all our lives, and re-connecting to the power of cooking & preparing our own fresh food is a core… Read More »Co-Owner Conversation: Cooking up a healthier community
Co-Owner Conversation: A Better Way
Why is cooperative ownership important? More than just providing goods and services, co-ops put decision-making power and any generated wealth back into the hands of… Read More »Co-Owner Conversation: A Better Way
Co-Owner Conversation: Gleaning & Food Waste
Have you heard of gleaning? Watch our interview with Co-Owner Jeannie Hunter as she discusses the historical practice of harvesting leftover crops and how the… Read More »Co-Owner Conversation: Gleaning & Food Waste
Co-Owner Conversation: Why organic?
Why is it important to consider organic? Co-Owner Lauren Palmer has a short and simple answer about her own farm: “the food was going right… Read More »Co-Owner Conversation: Why organic?
Cooperatives & Mutual Aid
How can we help each other? In the collision of crises that our communities are experiencing, there is so much need right now. One really… Read More »Cooperatives & Mutual Aid
The Need for Food Co-ops in Times of Crisis
The world is in crisis, communally experiencing this pandemic and the new problems that have come with it. Even prior to the coronavirus outbreak reaching… Read More »The Need for Food Co-ops in Times of Crisis
Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants
Grocery Story is a book for anyone who eats. It addresses the disturbing trends that large grocery chains employ to maintain their grip on food… Read More »Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants
Spotlight: The Sustainable Cooperative
We’re wrapping up a busy Earth Month celebrating Mother Nature, sustainability, and ecofriendly living! It was great connecting with many of you at the events… Read More »Spotlight: The Sustainable Cooperative
5 Ways to Go Green with the Nashville Food Co-op
April is Earth Month, a time to focus on going green and making more sustainable choices that are better for us and the planet. With… Read More »5 Ways to Go Green with the Nashville Food Co-op