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Raíces Cooperative Farm

Posted on October 21, 2019 by John McNamara

Cooperation comes in many forms. Grocery co-ops and large ag co-ops tend to dominate the top-of-mind awareness for many, and have a tendency to look similar; however, once one starts seeking out co-ops in the community, one can’t help but … Continue reading →

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Organic Valley

Posted on October 20, 2019 by John McNamara

Organic Valley (also known as CROPP) is a relatively young co-op in the agricultural producer model. Darigold, a big dairy co-op here in the PNW just celebrated its 100th anniversary and Land o’ Lakes will turn 100 in 1921. Organic … Continue reading →

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Twisted Strait Fibers: a PNW Original

Posted on October 10, 2019 by John McNamara

One of the first groups that I started working with after moving to the Pacific Northwest was the PNW Fiber Web Cooperative. The project began as a effort to build resources for the animal fiber producers and fiber artists on … Continue reading →

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