Join Us for Principles in Practice: A Conversation Series on Cooperatives & Community
By Hannah Breckbill, board member Hello from the board of the Oneota Food Co-op! 2025 is a United Nations Year of the Cooperative, and we’re celebrating by inviting you to “Principles in Practice: A Conversation Series on Cooperatives & Community.” A series of panels will be held Tuesday evenings on November 11, December 2, January […]
Your Co-op Needs You: Why Your Talents Belong on the Board
By: Amy Grinna, board member Our co-op thrives because of you — our member/owners. When you reach for a local product on the shelf or make a sustainable choice it’s clear you are part of something bigger than a grocery store. Now, we need your voice and your talents on our board of directors. Why […]
The role of committees in Oneota Co-op board processes
By: Brennan Allsworth, board vice-president Committees play several important roles for our board of directors; they provide research, recommendations, and guidance for the board to vote on. On the Oneota Community Food Cooperative Board of Directors, we have two standing committees: the Board Development Committee and Member-Board Linkage (Member-Linkage) Committee. Additionally, we have ad hoc […]
Wonderstate – Certified B Corporation
Oneota Co-op received news last week that local coffee vendor Wonderstate Coffee of Viroqua has received B Corp certification. Earning Certified B Corporation standing is no small task. This designation means a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency. A B Corp treats its employees well, treats the planet well, and […]
Local Flavor: thinkwell.coffee
The Co-op recently welcomed thinkwell.coffee of nearby Waverly to the store. This local roasterie is the creation of Erik and Rebecca Ruth Johnson of Waverly. We reached out to Becky and Erik with questions – lots of questions. We asked about sourcing, about coffee specifics, about business practices, about production, and about how they dream […]