Co+op Explorer’s Monthly News: People all over the world have different traditions celebrating the harvest and giving thanks.

It’s finally soup season, and the possibilities are endless. Whether you like brothy, noodle soup, a smooth and creamy bisque, or a hearty stew we’ve got some recipes for you!

Co+op Produce Manager, Becky, shares what’s local and in season in our produce aisles!

It’s the co-op’s vision to support and strengthen community connections with our local producers – so here are their stories! In this Meet Your Producer series, we’ll highlight our neighborhood farmers, ranchers, and producers so you can see and hear what they’re all about. Meet Repetition Coffee!

Weeknight meals should be satisfying and simple. These dishes have minimal prep, making dinner a breeze when you don’t have much time.

It’s the co-op’s vision to support and strengthen community connections with our local producers – so here are their stories! In this Meet Your Producer series, we’ll highlight our neighborhood farmers, ranchers, and producers so you can see and hear what they’re all about. Meet Meat LLC!

Co+op Produce Manager, Becky, shares what’s local and in season in our produce aisles!

Co+op Explorer’s Monthly News

Canning tomatoes is a simple, satisfying process. Enjoy the taste of summer all winter long by preserving the local harvest!

It’s the co-op’s vision to support and strengthen community connections with our local producers – so here are their stories! In this Meet Your Producer series, we’ll highlight our neighborhood farmers, ranchers, and producers so you can see and hear what they’re all about. Meet Green Dirt Farm!

It’s the co-op’s vision to support and strengthen community connections with our local producers – so here are their stories! In this Meet Your Producer series, we’ll highlight our neighborhood farmers, ranchers, and producers so you can see and hear what they’re all about. Meet Two Sisters Farm!

It’s the co-op’s vision to support and strengthen community connections with our local producers – so here are their stories! In this Meet Your Producer series, we’ll highlight our neighborhood farmers, ranchers, and producers so you can see and hear what they’re all about. Meet Hildebrand Dairy!

It’s the co-op’s vision to support and strengthen community connections with our local producers – so here are their stories! In this Meet Your Producer series, we’ll highlight our neighborhood farmers, ranchers, and producers so you can see and hear what they’re all about. Meet Maggie’s Farm!

It’s the co-op’s vision to support and strengthen community connections with our local producers – so here are their stories! In this Meet Your Producer series, we’ll highlight our neighborhood farmers, ranchers, and producers so you can see and hear what they’re all about. Meet Moon on the Meadow!

Local season is in full swing! From tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and cucumbers, to summer squash, melons and peaches - make the most of the abundant produce our farmers have to offer this month. This produce is perfectly ripe and delicious; and, when you put locally grown and raised food on your table, you become part of a sustainable local food system.

Meet Beisecker Farms - a small commercial apple orchard located near Baldwin City, Kansas owned and operated by Tim Beisecker and his wife Andrea Norris.

Their operation has grown from 24 trees in 1978 to over 300 trees and 13 varieties today. You’ll find up to eight of those at the co-op through the end of September.

August is National Peach Month! Be sure to celebrate all month long. Peaches—luscious, sweetly aromatic and delicious—are arguably the perfect fruit. It’s little wonder we use the word "peachy" to describe something being just right. Biting into a fresh, juicy peach is a wonderful way to revel in the delights of seasonal summer produce. The fresh fruit is also delicious in smoothies and atop cereal and crepes.

The Merc Co+op's Board of Directors is comprised of nine co-op owners who are elected by the general ownership and serve a three-year term. They meet the first Monday of each month (view next month’s agenda here!). Any co-op owner can run for a board position. Participating in co-op elections is your ownership in action – get to know the owners who represent you!

Congratulations to our three coloring contest winners - Brooklyn, Olive, and Lily!

Last month, we installed a new pollinator garden in front of our 901 Iowa location, and held a coloring contest to kick it off! Staff designed our pages, and we received so many wonderful entries brighten our window last month. Thanks to all of our talented artists who participated!