Annual Election
The Viroqua Food Co+op is owned by nearly 5,000 people from the Viroqua area and surrounding communities. We are democratically controlled by our owners through an owner-elected board of directors.
The co-op board consists of seven seats, all serving three-year terms. The terms are staggered to add continuity to our leadership structure.
This year, three seats are up for election. Interested owners can click the button below to learn more about the board and how to apply to be a candidate.
Applications for board candidates are due June 30th, 2025.
Election Timeline
June 30 - candidate applications due
September 1 - candidates announced
September 16 - election begins - owners vote via email or through a link on this webpage
September 18 - Meet the Candidates Ice Cream Social
October 16 - election ends
Meet The Candidates
beginning September 1st, 2025
Co-op Owners Vote
Co-op owners can vote:
By email: all owners with a current email listed with the co-op will get a direct link to vote on September 16th.
On this webpage: Beginning September 16th, there will be a link to our online voting platform on this webpage. Owners can click the link to vote.
At the co-op: Co-op owners can vote at a kiosk by the registers at the co-op beginning September 16th.
Voting begins September 16th at noon and ends October 16th at 7pm.
Questions? email outreach@viroquafood.coop
VFC owners, do you have an address or email change?
Please update your information using the link below before September 1st, 2025 to receive owner updates, mailings and a direct link to vote.

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Everyone is welcome to shop at the co-op, but by joining our community of over 4900 owners, you’ll have a stake in our cooperative enterprise.