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At the VFC, we know that when we prioritize other cooperatives, we all do better. Together, we strengthen a local, national, and international movement that has the power to transform communities, trade, and the world.
Happy Co-op Month!
It is time to hold our Annual Owners Meeting and to welcome new board members. It’s exciting to have eight candidates running for the board!
Federal Farm and Food Policy Up for a Vote
Now is your chance to advocate on a national level for the things we support locally.
Fresh Food, Small Farms and the Cooperative Way
At the Viroqua Food Co+op, we are a hub of the local food culture and help grow and support the local food and cooperative economies. For shoppers, we are a year-round local food source; for farmers and producers, we are a year-round market.
Board Elections
The Viroqua Food Co+op's Board of Directors represents all 4,500+ owners and shapes the vision for the co-op while evaluating the performance of the business.
Summer Essentials Care Kit
Enjoy the outdoors more with some of our favorite products from companies we love!
Living a Low Waste Lifestyle
Humans create a lot of garbage and often toss things that can be repurposed or reused. This consumption harms our environment.
Ultimate Co-op Dad's Guide to Grilling
We asked three VFC dad's what their secrets were to the perfect summertime meal. Here's what they said
Hello, summertime!
Ah, summer! The season to nurture outdoor areas, indulge in the bountiful offerings of our locality and revel in community spirit at music festivals!
2022 Food Co-op Impact Report
It’s an exciting time to be part of a food co-op in the United States — growing numbers of people and communities are discovering their power and organizing food co-ops in their neighborhoods, while thriving food co-ops continue to grow and adapt to serve their communities well.
Good to Grow
Meet Katie-Mae, our Plants and Seeds buyer. She's got the dirt on all things Garden Center this year!
Create a Pollinator Friendly Landscape
About 75% of the world’s flowering plants rely on insects and animals for pollination, including plants that supply us with healthy and nutritious food. With pollinator populations on the decline, providing habitat and food for pollinators is more important than ever.
Events are back, baby!
We welcome the return of events at the Viroqua Food Co+op! When people come together in camaraderie to share ideas and to learn about our cooperative it strengthens our whole community.
Welcome, Spring!
For new to experienced gardeners, our Co-op has everything you need. We carry a great selection of organic seeds, soil, and compost to help get your plants off on the right foot.
Seven Healthy Habits of Environmentally Friendly Shoppers
Many of our products come from brands that have environmental conservation in their mission, which aligns with ours, too.
Earth Friendly Food Co-op
At the VFC, Earth Day is every day. Here's how the Co-op is committed to a greener planet.
Macy Knows Cheese!
You may know Macy as the bright smile behind the cheese counter at Viroqua Food Co+op. She’s helped countless people find a new cheese or locate their favorite in VFC’s artisan cheese case. Macy's goal is to make the many varieties of cheese approachable and to help people connect to and discover a cheese they love.
John Lewis Chronology of his Co-op Chapter
John Lewis, an icon of the Civil Rights Movement, died at 80-years-old on July 17, 2020. He will be remembered for a lifetime of commitment for fighting for the poor and minorities, as well as for his dedication to the American Civil Rights Movement.
Frederick Douglass and Co-ops in 1846
Frederick Douglass drew himself up to his height of just over 6 feet, looked out over the packed audience of over 1,000 - mostly millworkers - and vociferously and eloquently described his life as a slave in the United States of America. It was October 10th, 1846, and Douglass had just been warmly introduced by John Bright, a British Member of Parliament.

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