Month: April 2018

Expansion Update: Design Review

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By Matt Stanley/General Manager On May 3rd at 5:30 p.m. at Astoria City Hall, the Astoria Design Review Committee will review the design of the building to ensure it meets local design standards. This is again another public forum where your support is much needed! We know that our community is exci

Every Day is Earth Day!

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Everyday is Earth Day at your co-op! We operate your grocery store with the health of the planet in mind. Here are some examples: Local Food Local products at food co-ops around the country average 21% of total co-op sales, compared with a national grocery store average of just 1.8%. This cuts down

Fresh Eggs from Backwater Farm

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By Emily Renne Vollmer Photos by Trav Williams, Broken Banjo Photography A soft clucking from high up in the hay bales reveals a hen nestled on a clutch of eggs. Farmer Bruce Craven mentions in a patiently exasperated tone that some in the flock know that they can fly, and this is one of those hens