The New Beet

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The New Beet, is a quarterly in-store (and online) magazine and blog packed with updates from the Board of Directors, store happenings, co-operative and community involvement, product and health information, member classifieds, and more!

Paper Edition

Member/owners can pick up paper copies in both of our stores following publication, or, can download the PDF version from our website for online reading or printing at home. Click here to view the paper archives.

Submissions

Member/owners are welcome to submit articles for consideration and take advantage of free (un)classified ads. Click here for more information.

Swinging Into Summer

Contributed by Sarah Kanabay, June 3, 2019

Organic watermelons are in, we’ve got every safe sun and bug spray on deck to help you enjoy the outdoors all season long, and, great grilling options throughout the store, from local veggies to sustainably-raised local steaks! After a cold, wet spring, maybe you think we’re jumping the gun a bit on summer, but, we’re ready for all of the sunshine we can get. Come visit the stores to get excited for the coming season—we’ll see you at at the Co-op!

‘May’ You Always Cooperate!

Contributed by Sarah Kanabay, May 1, 2019

We’ve got starts from Shoestring Farm for your garden, organic potting mix and soils, organic local seeds, and the first fruits of spring have popped up in Produce–we’re definitely into the swing of spring here at the Co-op!

Check out our Events calendar for art gatherings, committee meetings, samplings and more as the season picks up steam, and be sure to visit both stores for blossoms, Memorial Day supplies, and more–there’s so much to love about the month of May, from moms to more sunshine to new members making a difference in our communities!

A new month means a new Members’ Almanac too, so, don’t forget to pick yours up, or, find it right here online!

Spring Things!

Contributed by Sarah Kanabay, April 3, 2019

We’ve got a rainbow of carrots in Produce, pussywillows and tulips decorating the store, and a good feeling about everything green this season as we look forward to:

Earth Week! (April 15-19th—stay tuned for a great Green Giveaway on Facebook and special Earth Week door prizes)

An incredible Tie-Dyed Reusable Bag Making Workshop on April 20th at 170 Main Street, FREE and open to all, from 10-12 to celebrate Greenfield banning plastic bags!

Raw Milk Cheese Day! (Saturday, April 20th, but we’ll be celebrating with samples all weekend long)

And every form of celebratory chocolate, cupcake, radish, and other thing that makes spring SPRING today at the co-op!

Fresh ‘Beet!

Contributed by Sarah Kanabay, March 11, 2019

Green Dreams

Contributed by Sarah Kanabay, March 4, 2019

There’s snow on the ground but we’re dreaming of Spring! Things to look forward to this month:

the Spring New Beet, arriving soon!

asparagus daydreams

an upcoming celebration of our favorite root veggies

those special Irish cheeses arriving in honor of St. Patrick’s Day

daffodils and tulips at both of our stores right now, because we can’t wait for flowers!

Board Candidates and Voting!

Contributed by Sarah Kanabay, February 12, 2019

Keep an eye on your mailboxes, members—we’re only a week away from voting opening online for this year’s Board elections! You will be receiving instructions, an Annual Meeting agenda, and bylaw study guides in the mail for this year’s online elections (paper ballots will be available in both stores as well, starting on the 18th when online voting opens, as well as at the Annual Meeting itself). Learn a little more about the candidates below!