Viroqua Food Co-op Blog

New Year, new chances. What will you do differently? What will you give to the world? What seeds will you sow ?

Arwyn Wildingway, 

Assistant Produce Manager

Spring circles around again, and as we have for thousands of years, we plant seeds of hope for our future. The seed is the beginning of the cycle and also the end. These days, as we vote with our dollars, we can choose to continue supporting the return to a clean planet by buying seed that was grown organically.

This year the Viroqua Food Co-op happily carries mycorrhiza products again. You’re probably asking yourself what in the world is mycorrhiza?  Mycorrhiza is important soil fungi that works with plant roots to facilitate nutrient assimilation.  Studies show these organisms improve soil structure, seedling vigor, root and plant growth, and lead to increased yield. 

Written by Arwyn Wildingway, VFC Plants & Seeds Buyer

Viroqua Food Co-op Conducts Community-Wide Challenge to Eat Local from August 15 to Sept. 15

Eating local is not just for foodies anymore. Whether it’s “60 Minutes,” the New York Times or the Vernon County Broadcaster, more and more media are talking up eating local. And, more shoppers are walking the talk, both as a way to become more mindful eaters and to support the local economy.