Seward Co-op Honors the Legacy of Black Cooperators
During Black History Month, Seward Co-op is recognizing historic Black innovators and cooperators who have shaped the food world and the co-op’s history.
Advocacy
Urban Greens Unveils New Fair Trade Mural
Fairtrade America selected the co-op to be the site for a mural that features a portrait of a cacao farmer, symbolizing the co-op’s community commitment to understanding the stories behind the products we consume daily.
Co-ops Can Build on Strong Momentum Entering 2024
2023’s sales growth and increasing customer counts indicate our system is strengthening, giving co-ops momentum heading into 2024. NCG’s CEO CE Pugh encourages co-ops to consider these factors to meet the challenges and demands of the coming year.
Inspiring Co-op Stories from 2023
This past year, co-ops across the country made headlines and earned recognition for their efforts in community outreach and around diversity, equity and inclusion. Here’s a recap of several of the inspiring co-op stories that took place in 2023.
Raising the Bar and Leveling the Field for Organic Animals
Because organic products make up a significant portion of food co-ops’ sales, NCG works on a national level to advocate for strong organic standards. Learn about the outcome of our efforts to urge USDA to implement two rules pertaining to organic animal welfare.
Five Ways to Use NCG Advocacy Resources
NCG creates advocacy resources and materials co-ops can use to inform and educate staff and customers and build support for national causes.
Weavers Way Strengthens Community Through Vendor Diversification
Weavers Way Co-op’s Vendor Diversity Project provides resources and promotional support to diverse vendors in the co-op’s community.
Five Ways to Highlight Diverse Suppliers Right Now
Increasing the diversity of our supply chain promotes greater innovation and a healthier competitive environment. Here are five ways to highlight diverse suppliers using NCG’s Inclusive Trade resources.
TPSS Co-op Receives Grant for SNAP Produce Purchases
A local organization encouraged the co-op to apply for a project waiver with the USDA to run a pilot program that enabled TPSS to match spending on produce for SNAP recipients through grant funds.
Belfast is First Co-op in Maine to Offer WIC
Belfast Community Co-op submitted a list of Field Day items to the state’s approved product list, of which approximately 30 were accepted, essentially paving the way for other co-ops in Maine to have an easier time implementing WIC going forward.