COMMUNITY DONATIONS AT THE CO-OP
Berkshire Co-op Market is pleased to be able to offer small financial and in-kind donations to a variety of local community groups. Most of our support is provided in the form of Co-op Community or Gift Cards, generally in amounts not to exceed $25, which can be used to purchase goods from the Co-op or as door prizes or fundraising auction items. Occasionally we are able to fill requests for donated products or other items.

Due to the amount of requests we receive on a regular basis, we advise you to apply at least four weeks in advance of need/event, whenever possible. Priority is given to local community organizations and events which:

Berkshire Co-op Market Newsletter

SPRING 2010

Click on the link below to view our Spring 2010 Newsletter. Inside you will find all you need to know about New Owner Cards, our Education & Outreach Programs, and what's been happening at your favorite Co-op!

Board Minutes

What happened at the Board meeting?

The Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Berkshire Co-op Business Office at 307 Main Street from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. In November and December, the meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month to allow time for the Holidays. These meetings are open to all members, so if you're a member and would like to talk to the Board, feel free to attend!

Click on the links below to view the minutes from past meetings and the agenda for the upcoming meeting.

Corporate Ownership and Natural Food

Who owns the natural food industry?

The organic industry represents the fastest growing segment of U.S. agriculture, expanding at a red-hot 20% for eight years running, with no ceiling in sight. It should be noted that not all organic consolidation has been bad.

Organic Valley, for instance, is farmer owned and operated - a great success story for a co-op of seven farmers who began their operation in 1988. They now cooperate with over 500 organic farms across the country.