Articles Written by the Board
Earth Month
Written by Mark Thorne, Board President
April is Earth Month and Earth Day is Monday, April 22. I want to take this opportunity to lift up the concept of “land ethic” introduced in 1949 by Aldo Leopold in his book A Sand County Almanac. It was certainly a call for all of us to recognize the importance of our relationship with the land, and for us to be an advocate for the land because it is what ultimately sustains and nourishes us all.
Frances Moore Lappé
Written by Trish Hartzell, Board of Directors
March marks Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the pivotal roles women have played in shaping our understanding of food and health. In recent history, two seminal publications stand out: Rachel Carson’s "Silent Spring" and Frances Moore Lappé’s "Diet for a Small Planet." Both works have profoundly influenced our awareness of the harmful effects of human-made chemicals (as in "Silent Spring") and the sources of protein in our diets (as in "Diet for a Small Planet")…..
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Welcome Back Students!
Written by Mark Thorne, Board President
Fall is approaching and classes are underway. On behalf of the Moscow Food Co-op Board, I want to express my excitement and appreciation to students, teachers, faculty, and staff for continuing the great traditions that we have here in education and learning. I am always moved by the rekindled energy that radiates across our communities as classes resume. I am also heartened to see younger people coming to the Co-op, both at the main and campus locations. I sincerely encourage students and anyone new to this area to check out…
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SMART Transit
Written by Candis Claiborn, Secretary
Your Moscow Food Co-op Board of Directors recently met with Andie Severson, Executive Director of the Moscow Smart Transit program, and heard about this wonderful program that provides safe, convenient, and affordable transportation in the Moscow area. Perhaps you are already using Smart Transit! In fact, this program is so affordable that, for riders taking fixed routes, the ride is free…
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Photo by Katelyn Foutch, Looking Glass SMM
Annual Meeting Recap
Written by Priscilla Schmidt, Chair of the Board-Owner Communication Committee
On April 29th the Co-op took over Maialina Pizzeria Napoletana for the Annual Meeting. We had memorabilia from the past 50 years on display, balloons and a Moscow Food Co-op sign proudly displayed. Music from the 70’s played in the background while we mingled, grabbed a drink and found a spot a to sit. Sam Martinet, the Executive Director of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce + Visitors Center standing in for Mayor Art Bettge, read a proclamation declaring April 29th, 2023 Moscow Food Co-op Day. We then got to fill our plates with delicious food provided by our wonderful hosts.
Courtesy of Chico Natural Foods
Benefits of GROW Program Bananas
Written by Kelsey Manning, Director
What is yellow, sweet, and versatile? That’s right! GROW Program bananas! GROW (Giving Resources and Opportunities to Workers) is a nonprofit program founded by Organics Unlimited to support underserved agricultural communities in Mexico and Ecuador. GROW label bananas are ethically sourced, fairly traded and 100% organic. The Moscow Food Coop is proud to support this program by sourcing 100% organic Cavendish bananas from GROW.
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