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Invests in public research, develops regionally adapted seed varieties and animal breeds, and enables the U.S. to maintain a robust and resilient food and...Read more
This bill would improve underserved and beginning farmers’ access to capital and land.Read more
Supports the growth of urban and suburban farmers through increased programmatic and research funding.Read more
Food co-ops, like other grocers, would have nothing to sell if not for the labor of farmworkers.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

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