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Food Cooperatives: Organic Before Organic Was Cool
Organic. What a loaded word these days. Along with the word green, the word organic can sound like a marketing strategy more than anything. But cooperatives were organic long before organic was cool, and we’re big believers that organic production delivers delicious food and promotes sustainable agriculture—two things that are important to both food producers and consumers. The modern story of organic farming in America began in the 1960s, a time of social re-examination. In agriculture, the movement was led by “back to the land” types who set out to build their own houses, grow their own food, and live life at the pace of the seasons. Many of these people had grown up in urban settings and had little experience in these things. That lack of tradition, combined with the philosophy that “natural is better,” contributed to the development of organic farming methods. Try the difference for yourself! Check out our Wild About Organic promotion, where you can find special prices on organic products all over our stores.
And The Winner Is ...
Congratulations to Shelly in the Hanover Co-op Produce Department for her award-winning Guacamole Cilantro Lime Cheeseburger! When you work for a place like the Co-op, it’s not always easy to impress your coworkers with your cooking skills. Let’s face it, their cooking skills are usually going to be none-too-shabby either. But Shelly impressed everyone! The heated Hanover Co-op Burger Cookoff Competition was part of a recent employee appreciation event, where our employee expertise was put to the test for the honor of best-burger bragging rights. The Co-op is famous for employing people who know a lot about food, and know how to dress up even a basic burger. “Melted Monterey Jack Cheese lends an added zing to these spiced up hamburgers,” Shelly says. “A dollop of fresh guacamole sends it over the top!” Thanks to Shelly for sharing her recipe, and thanks to all our employees who participated in the best-burger competition.
