It’s National Co-Op Month: What is a Food Co-Op?

It’s National Co-Op Month: What is a Food Co-Op?

October is National Co-Op Month, and what better time to celebrate the local community food co-ops here in Minnesota? A significant part of our work here at Midwest Food Connection is funded by food co-ops like Seward Co-Op, Eastside Co-Op, and Valley Natural Co-Op. ...
Tips for Continuing Food and Nutrition Education at Home

Tips for Continuing Food and Nutrition Education at Home

Happy back-to-school season! It’s September, which means that students all across the country are heading back to school. With students going back into the classroom, it’s the perfect time to think about how to bring food education into your home. There are various...
I Have Seeds! A Story About Food Education

I Have Seeds! A Story About Food Education

As I sat in the school hallway awaiting a first-grade class to return from lunch for their food education class, I heard the patter of small feet quicken near me and a booming, proud voice announce, “Ms. Missy, Ms. Missy, Ihave seeds!” Plant Food, Educate Kids: A...
What is Composting? How to Start Composting at Home

What is Composting? How to Start Composting at Home

Have you heard of composting? If you haven’t, now is the time to learn about it! Recent data shows that more people are composting every year, which can make a big impact on environmental sustainability. As of 2021, 38% of food in the U.S. is wasted. That means over...
Bountiful Bean Recipes

Bountiful Bean Recipes

Beans are truly a gift in the garden – one of the three sister plants traditionally grown along corn and squash in many native american tribes. Beans help build healthy soil helping other plants / animals thrive, and they bring great nourishment to our bodies as...