A cooperative is a business voluntarily owned and controlled by the people who use it — its owners. It is operated primarily for the benefit of its owners to meet their mutual needs.
A cooperative offers Local ownership; enhances local economies; builds sustainable agriculture networks; and expands access to healthy food choices.
Membership and investment structure to be determined.
Educational Focus with area partners such as: Community Ed, Local Growers and farmers, Cedar Crate Farms, Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm, Farmamerica
Monthly seasonal food features with classes
Cooking and preservation skill-building
Producer demonstration events
Specialized workshops (apothecary, etc.)
Community Building with Minnesota Farmers Union, Ministerial Association, Waseca Area Food Shelf, Waseca County SHIP Coordinator
Regular community meals and events
Producer-consumer connection opportunities
Skills exchange and knowledge-sharing platform
Celebration of local food traditions