top of page
Blackberry Food Co-op News & Events
Member Letter, January 2026
We’re excited to share what’s unfolding here in Cottage Grove as Blackberry Food Cooperative moves closer to becoming a community-owned food store.
Jan 162 min read
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Our most urgent project is building a new ADA-accessible checkout counter. We already have the materials: the Center for Rural Livelihoods donated lumber, and we’ve been gifted a beautiful pine bowling lane for the countertop. Now we just need a skilled woodworker to help build it.
Jan 131 min read
Tax Deductible Donations
We can now accept tax deductible donations through our donation page with GiveMN.org!
Jan 131 min read
Blackberry Food Co-op Reaches 200
Blackberry Food Co-op reaches 200 Members!
Nov 26, 20251 min read
Blackberry Food Co-op to Carry Forward Coast Fork Farm Stand's Legacy
The transition of the Coast Fork Farm Stand to the newly incorporated Blackberry Food Co-op is moving forward at an increased pace. Scott Burgwin and Blackberry Food Co-op have been working on a Purchase & Sales Agreement, and we’re pleased to share that it has now been signed. Blackberry Food Co-op will officially begin running store operations at the end of December 2025.
Oct 4, 20252 min read
Membership Launch Event!
Building a stronger, healthier, more connected community—together.
Join us on Monday, September 2, 6–8 pm at the Community Center (Shepard Room) to learn about food cooperatives, hear our vision, and become a founding member of Blackberry Food Cooperative. Be part of history. Become a founding member today.
Aug 20, 20251 min read
bottom of page