Fostering Change
by Tim Sullivan, Interim GM
Blog
A Different Way
by Tim Sullivan, Interim GM
from the January 2018 newsletter
What does the co-op board do? Visioning is one thing -- A story of how visioning saved the co-op
by Karen Medina, board member
from the January 2018 newsletter
The Cost of Food
by Tim Sullivan, Interim GM
from the January 2018 Newsletter
Cooperatives and Socialism
by Colin Dodson, IT Coordinator
from the January 2018 newsletter
Common Ground's Private Label Supplements
by Jess Rasmussen, Wellness Manager
Putting our name on a dietary supplement is a commitment to our brand but more important, to you. It's our way of guaranteeing our own vitamins provide the quality you expect from the co-op, at a reasonable price.
At Home on the Farm: Nobody's neighbor
by Sam Ihm, Promotions Coordinator
My parents' northern Illinois farmhouse sits on a few acres atop a hill just outside DeKalb. You can easily see into town and as far as your eyes can take you in every direction. It makes for incredible sunrises and sunsets, as there's a 360-degree skyscape at all times. That's one of the benefits of living in a flat state: lots of sky, and a more subtle - or trained, perhaps - appreciation of beauty.
Dangerous Dicamba: Why we support local farmers
by Sam Ihm, Promotions Coordinator
What's the Issue?
Dicamba herbicide wreaking havoc on local ecosystems
Monsanto's weedkiller, dicamba, is causing widespread damage in Illinois. Drift from the airborne herbicide has ruined millions of acres of crops - including unsprayed fields, eradicated by the flying poison - and damaged oak trees in numerous nature preserves, including Funk's Grove just 10 miles south of Bloomington.
Feeding the Hungry, Reducing Food Waste, Strengthening Community Impact
by Sarah Buckman, Outreach Coordinator
How does Common Ground reduce food waste and feed our hungry neighbors, all while increasing support for local food pantries and social welfare organizations? We'll tell you in one word: SHRINK!
Loving Local in the Wellness Dept
Jess Rasmussen, Wellness Manager
Here at the Co-op, we absolutely love our local farmers and vendors! Did you know that we are representing local in the Wellness Department as well?!
My goal is to really highlight local vendors by giving them prime location and merchandising. I want to encourage our owners and all of our customers to give them an extra perusal the next time you're in and see what amazing goodies our local vendors are making!
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