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Blackberry Food Co-op News & Events
Member Letter, March 2026
April 1, 2026 the Farm Stand officially becomes the Blackberry Food Cooperative
6 days ago8 min read
Celeriac and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
You can’t mess this up. This was the recipe I made the first time I tried celeriac. Since then, I have changed ratios, added sweet potatoes to the mix, and used granulated garlic instead of roasted. It is always delicious.
6 days ago1 min read
Volunteers Needed - BFC Inventory
March 31st, 2026; we will be meeting to count all inventory — both on the shelves and stored away — to finalize the purchase from Coast Fork Farm Stand.
7 days ago1 min read
Draw our new Blackberry!
We want to replace our blackberry with one that is handcrafted. We want a Blackberry we can be proud of.
7 days ago1 min read
Member Letter, February 2026
We are going to have a little fun as we work together to build a more resilient local food system! Thank you for being here, and for sharing in this mission.
Feb 202 min read
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 5, 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
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