A co-operative is a group of people acting together to meet the common needs and aspirations of its members, sharing ownership and making decisions democratically. Co-operatives are not about making big profits for shareholders, but creating value for customers – this is what gives co-operatives a unique character, and influences. (1)
The Blue Corn Coop is a consumer’s cooperative between our community in Seattle and the Fernandez family, Latino farmers from Sunnyside, Washington. The family grows all of their own herbs, fruits and vegetables using all organic technics, although they are not currently certified as an organic farm by the State.
As a member of the Blue Corn Coop you will get every week a 20 pound box of seasonal produce that may include:
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Vegetables: Potatoes, carrots, zucchinis, lettuce, onion, tomatoes, peppers, kale, blue
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corn, beets, tomatillo, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, spinach and cabbage.
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Fruits: Apples, pears, plums, peaches, apricots
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Herbs: Cilantro, mint, oregano, thyme, parsley
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The Blue Corn Coop is more than just a produce service; we encourage conversations based
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around food through personal interactions, coop meetings, email and Facebook
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How to prepare healthy foods
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Food, culture and Sovereignty
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The intersection of food and the environment
Check our Facebook: Blue Corn CO-OP
Blue Corn Cooperative
Our first box of produce from 2015!
Contact Us:
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or information. We would love to hear from you.