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Happy melon season at your co-op! Check out some of the different varieties we carry. Canary: Fans of organic Canary melons carve the succulent texture of its pale green to cream-colored flesh and sweet flavor. Canary’s skin begins to take on a waxy quality as it ripens, and its aroma is punct

Stop by your co-op and find incredible deals on Inclusive Trade brands that are woman-, Black-, Indigenous-, people of color-, LGBTQIA+-, persons with disabilities-, and veteran-owned.

Northwest grown organic apricots are on sale for just $2.99/lb. through July 18! Try them out in this recipe for grilled apricots with chevre and honey. Ingredients 4 apricots, halved and pitted 4 ounces soft chevre 2 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoon orange Juice 1 teaspoon fresh basil, thinly sliced S

UPDATED DATE! Save the date for the Summer Co-op Garden Tour! Starting at noon July 9, Becky Graham of Harvest Moon Design plans to lead a tour of the co-op garden and share her expertise in organic gardening for pollinators. Hope to see you then!

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration honoring the emancipation of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, the remaining enslaved people of Galveston, Texas were set free, despite them and their enslavers having known of the Emancipation Proclamation being signed into order two years pr

Get ready for Father’s Day at the co-op! In addition to grilling meats and veggies and tasty treats, pick up some locally made gifts. Show the father figures in your life you appreciate them with Oregon-themed gifts, including mugs and tea infusers from Beachigirl Pottery and Woodcraft, candle

Hungry and headed through Astoria? Stop by Astoria Co+op at 2350 Marine Drive. From the best salad bar around, to our popular taco/burrito bar, sandwiches, wraps and sweet treats, we are your one-stop shop for good food fast. While you are here, find Astoria’s best selection of organic groceries, lo

By: Matt Stanley, General Manager Hello Astoria Co+op Members! I recently attended a meeting of our national cooperative where one of the topics centered around Cooperative Principle 5, which illustrates the importance of providing members with information that helps them contribute to developing th

Local producer highlight: Carolina Lees owns Corvus Landing Farm in Neskowin. Founded in 2010, the farm grows a diverse range of vegetables, flowers and plants. Everything is grown using organic practices, with a focus on biodiversity and soil health. Starts are selected to thrive in coastal gardens