Seward Co-op and the P6 Movement

I am very proud of my co-op. Equal Exchange and 6 grocery co-ops in the United States (Seward being the only one from MN) have teamed up for the Principle 6 initiative to "promote small farmers/producers, co-operative businesses, and local farmers/producers" and "empower consumers to use their purchasing dollars to create an economy that embodies our highest values." Cool. The new labels are us, making decisions easier. If the item carries a P6 label, it meets two of the three criteria:

1) local (from MN, IA, ND, SD, or WI)
2) cooperative ownership of the business or nonprofit status
3) small farmer or producer which is independently owned and sells directly to stores or through a local distributor

Thank you, Seward, for making it easier to support the local economy and be more sustainable. Check them out and read more here.

Also, Seward recently received their LEED certification -- gold level. I love my co-op! Read more about it here.

Peace!