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Celebrate Black History Month with The Mims

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Written by Mecca Bos, Co-founder and Executive Director of BIPOC Foodways See more of Mecca’s writing here Don’t miss Vivian Mims’ Award Winning Collard Greens Recipe here! BIPOC Foodways Alliance uplifts, archives, and shares the stories of people of color– especially…

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Bring on the Chocolate

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Valentine’s Day is a time to show a little extra love—not just to your special someones but to the planet and the people who make our chocolate dreams come true. That’s why we’ve curated a list of chocolate bars that don’t just taste amazing but also support sustainable and fair…

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3 Game-Day Guacamole Recipes

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Get your crew together and grab ingredients for Game Day guacamole! Here are three versions of this fan-favorite dip to prep for Super Bowl Sunday. Pair your freshly made guacamole with local tortilla chips from La Perla or Whole Grain Milling Co.

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Nutritional Smoothies & Juices for the New Year

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Try these delicious juices, smoothies and drinks that help you feel great for the start of the New Year. Green Smoothie A light, refreshing, cleansing smoothie full of fresh greens and ginger, which contains many beneficial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. Ingredients (serves 1) 1 cup green tea, chilled…

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Winter Squash at the Co-op

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As colder weather sets in, nothing beats the rich aromas and tastes of organic winter squash from local farmers like Featherstone Farm and Wisconsin Growers Cooperative. Unlike their summer counterparts, which are picked immaturely for the best taste, winter squash is harvested when fully grown, ensuring robust flavors.

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A Local Champion: Featherstone Farm

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Featherstone Farm has been growing organic fruits and vegetables for over 20 years with a focus on personal, financial, and environmental sustainability. At their 250-acre certified organic farm in Rushford, Minn, Featherstone produces over 70 different crops annually for delivery to local food co-ops, natural food stores, farm-to-table restaurants, and…

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Barnard Farm’s Door County Cherries

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Nestled on the picturesque peninsula of northeastern Wisconsin, Door County is renowned for its vibrant cherry orchards. With a unique microclimate and rich agricultural heritage, this region has become synonymous with delicious cherries that captivate both locals and visitors alike. The Perfect Climate and Soil for Cherries Door County’s geography…

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Simple Summer Recipes

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Throughout the month of May, there have been Mississippi Market cooking demos at our East 7th location. We’ve gathered a collection of easy summer recipes that can be made in small batches or large quantities to feed a crowd. Here are the recipes from our first two demos and be…

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Meet Wisconsin Growers Cooperative

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Wisconsin Growers Cooperative (WGC) was founded in 2006 to help 20 local Amish families maintain ownership of their farmland and collectively market their fresh produce. Now comprised of approximately 36 small family farms in western Wisconsin, the farming co-op’s members are dedicated to using approved organic farming methods and practices.

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It’s CSA Time

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You still have time to buy your summer farm share. Most summer shares start mid-June making this the perfect time to invest. We proudly support local farms using the community-supported agriculture (CSA) model by offering our stores as drop-sites. Participants in CSA Farm Share pay farms directly and must register…

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