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We often run into people who have a pre-conceived notion (or not quite accurate concept) of what a Food Co-op is - here are a few excerpts from a article by Kristin Sutter
Food co-ops (short for “cooperatives”) may have a reputation as havens for “crunchy granola” types, but these businesses aren’t just for hippies anymore. When they’re run well, they have a lot to offer everyone in the community.
What’s a food co-op?
A food co-op is essentially a grocery store that’s owned by the people who shop there. Members get to decide what foods and products are stocked on the shelves, where those items are purchased and what quality standards both products and vendors have to meet. Members also vote on standards for negotiating prices, and they choose how co-op employees are compensated.
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If eating local and/or organic produce is important to you, a co-op is a great place to shop. You’ll also probably have several brands to choose from if animal welfare standards, like cage-free eggs, grass-fed beef and free-range chickens, affect your purchasing decisions. And you’ll find products from vendors who champion sustainable farming and fishing practices.
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