advocacy

Cooperatives are based on international principles intended to prevent the extreme wealth imbalances perpetuated by traditional business models.Read more
Trade isn’t just the exchange of goods and money. It affects real people all over the world. Learn more from Fairtrade America and Central Co-op.Read more
Not only is October Fair Trade Month, it is also Co-op Month!Read more
NCG shares in the pain and anger of George Floyd’s murder and the systemic racism that allows such horrific acts to take place.Read more
Working together, food co-ops are influencing the natural foods industry to reduce climate impact by fostering a friendly competition!Read more
More than 1 in 9 US homes are food insecure—food co-ops are working to alleviate hunger and increase everyone’s access to healthy food.Read more
Supporting food education helps further our goal to serve our communities and help to build a thriving and healthy local food system.Read more
Wondering where we’re at with GMO labeling? We’ve got your back. Learn about the official USDA bioengineered food labels, what to look for and what they mean.Read more
Working together, food co-ops are influencing the natural foods industry to reduce climate impact by fostering a friendly competition!Read more
Check out how some of your favorite co-op foods and you can help restore our climate, one meal at a time.Read more

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