VFC News
Happy New Year!
On behalf of the board, I wish you all a happy and healthy New Year!
As excited as I am for the coming year, I'd like to take a moment to reflect on the previous year and what the VFC
Board has accomplished on behalf of our Co-op.
Perfect Pairings
We have the areas best variety of local, regional, and artisan cheeses. For a simple holiday appetizer, choose your favorite variety of cheese and pair it with a complementary beverage.
Warming Spices
Sweet, savory, and warming, these holiday spices are the flavors of the season. Whether cooking or baking the delicious aroma will add warm comfort to your home.
It's Giving Season
Celebrate special moments with fresh, delicious food & gifts from your Co-op. And join us to celebrate the season at the Holiday Open House on December 9th.
Planning for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving needn't be elaborate or stressful. Whether serving a couple or a crowd, here are some ideas to get started!
Locally Inspired Gatherings
November, following Wisconsin’s harvest season, is when many families and friends prepare to gather for one of the biggest meals of the year. The traditional Thanksgiving meal is centered on seasonal items and the Co-op has a bounty of your locally produced favorites to share at your table!
People Over Profit
October is National Co-op Month! It's a great time to recognize how the power of cooperation makes the Viroqua Food Co+op a unique and thriving business that brings people together.
Nominate & Vote!
GWYL for 2023 begins now! Thank you VFC Owners and shoppers for helping us connect community and grow our Give Where You Live program year over year. Last fiscal year we rounded up an astounding 100,000 transactions and contributed over $50,000 to non-profits in our community! At our Annual Owner Meeting on October 12th, you can learn more about the impact of Give Where You Live. Until then, it is time to nominate our 2023 recipients!
Power of Cooperation
The Viroqua Food Co+op is so much more than a grocery store. We are an economic engine that provides year-round access to fresh local food from the Driftless Region. With local control and an invested membership, we make decisions that benefit the whole community.
It's Peak Local Produce Season
Buying local supports your neighbors and stregthens our local economy. When we say local we mean 100 miles from our door.
Bramble Berries 101
Our community is more than just shoppers; it’s a growing group of individuals who are committed to working together.
Cooperative Principle #2: Democratic Member Control
Our community is more than just shoppers; it’s a growing group of individuals who are committed to working together.
Find Your Career at the VFC!
The Co-op is so much more than a grocery store. We’re a big part of a caring community, pooling our change to support non-profits, and putting local farmers first in our efforts to build a local and organic food economy – right here in Viroqua.
La Riojana Cooperative - Fairtrade and Olive Oil
What happens when you combine producer co-ops with Fairtrade certification? You get delicious, high-quality products that build economies and effect social change.
Community Hunger Solutions Presents the Food Equity Project
Community Hunger Solutions (CHS) exists to connect locally produced food with community members who lackaccess.
Inclusive Trade
Shopper demographics are always changing! Even in our rural community. According to the Census Bureau, racial and ethnic groups who are referred to as minorities today will make up a majority of the US population by 2043.
A Farmer-Lead Future for Tea
Tea cultivation and consumption originated in China. Global trade for much of the 1700s and 1800s was defined by foreign companies trying to gain a foothold in the profitable tea market.
For the Love of Chocolate
Chocolate tasting involves all of your senses and can be a unique experience for each person who is sampling! It’s a delicious way to help you find a go-to bar you absolutely love!
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