Taylor Fish Farm in Cedar Grove, North Carolina, raises nutritious, toxin-free tilapia in indoor tanks without polluting the environment. We visited the farm last month to see the operation and chat with Renee Stewart and her brother, Valee Taylor.
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Co-op Fair Photo Gallery
WSM Owners Elect Two Board Directors for 2017
Weaver Street Market’s Board elections ended Sunday. Owners elected a consumer owner and a worker owner to serve on the Board. Congratulations, Hank and Jon!
Continue ReadingBuy the Best: Weaver Street Market Brand Supplements, Part 1
Before we started selling Weaver Street Market brand supplements, which are on sale this month, we searched for a supplier that could meet our high standards. Our supplement manufacturer has been owned and operated by the same family since 1925. Their 90-plus years of manufacturing experience results in consistent and safe products. What’s more, their facility…
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Posters from the Co-op Fair
Annual Report Highlight: Meet Carolyn
Carolyn Twesten, long-time produce staff member in our stores, is now our produce, meat, and seafood merchandiser. She’s traded her produce knife for a desk chair in our Hillsborough office. Carolyn misses working in the stores, especially interacting with customers and getting to know them. But she’s had lots of opportunities in her new position:…
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WSM Board Reviews Consumer-Owner Share System
The Board is undertaking a number of initiatives to poise our co-op for the future. Last year, the Board updated the Ends statement, which articulates a powerful and succinct mission that guides our efforts. The Board also updated the co-op’s governance policies to clarify roles and responsibilities and put in place prudent protections. Another key…
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Strawberry, Parmesan, and Sugared Pecan Salad
Red berries, salty Parmigiano-Reggiano, and sweet pecans combined with crisp lettuce to make a taste treat you won’t soon forget.
Continue ReadingSugared Pecans
Dress up your pecans with the easy recipe, and then use them in our Strawberry, Parmesan, and Sugared Pecan Salad.
Continue ReadingAnnual Report Highlight: Five Facts About Cabot Creamery
1. The co-op makes more than cheese. We now carry whipped cream, Greek yogurt, butter, and more, all made by the Cabot Creamery Co-op. 2. The co-op wins awards. Their cheddar has won every major taste award, including the world’s best cheddar. 3. The co-op is owned by 1,200 farmers. The family farmers that own…
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