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Yellow Bananas in Colorado in January?

Posted on January 12, 2022 by The Holistic Homestead

Ever wonder how the world’s most ubiquitous fruit ends up on your grocery shelves? This article may make you think twice before buying bananas.

Category: Headlines, Here's to your Health! Tags: cavendish variety, co-operative market, ethical consumer, ethylene, global banana trade, Headlines, national geographic, organic bananas, stages of ripeness, USDA

How our Co-Op is thriving in economic uncertainty

Posted on November 8, 2020 by The Holistic Homestead

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Ten months into a global pandemic and economic recession, our tiny grassroots nonprofit is thriving. Learn our secret to sustainable success.

Category: Fundraiser, Headlines Tags: business plan, business strategy, co-operative health, co-operative market, colorado nonprofits, COVID-19, food bank, gilpin county, membership, small business, sustainable communities, volunteer opportunities

Community Food Share celebrates one year and growing!

Posted on January 30, 2019 by The Holistic Homestead

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In January 2018, ten people got together with a vision to bring fresh, organic produce to our rural mountain community. Their legacy continues to grow in amazing ways!

Category: Headlines Tags: co-operative market, community food share, community supported agriculture, donate, gilpin county colordado, grassroots health, nonprofit, organic produce, volunteer

CSA FAQ

Posted on February 6, 2018 by The Holistic Homestead

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As we are launching our CSA, we’re getting lots of great questions! And, because our CSA is not structured in the typical fashion, our model does need a little unpacking. Hopefully, this article will answer your most frequently asked questions…

Category: Headlines Tags: building healthy communities, co-operative market, Colorado organic produce, community supported agriculture, compost, CSA, donate produce, food bank, food is medicine, gilpin county colorado, nonprofit, organic produce, rural colorado, what is a csa