How to Shop at an Organic Food Co-op

As organic food becomes a more and more popular choice for consumers, organic food co-ops have sprouted up across the country. Those who cannot find all they need at local grocers and health food stores sometimes turn to organic food co-ops to buy their organic foods. Organic food co-ops vary in size and scope; what they have in common is the ability to provide organic foods to those who eat organic. Read on to learn how to shop at an organic food co-op.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Find an organic food co-op near to where you live or work. Search online and ask health food store owners about organic food sources, including co-ops in your area. Contact your local Weston A. Price Foundation chapter leader for a list of local organic food co-ops and sources.

2. Join the organic food co-op. You may need to pay a small membership fee and will receive the necessary information about the organic food co-op offerings and delivery schedules.

3. Browse the organic food co-op offerings, looking for good deals and quality co-op products. Ask co-op owners about the best sellers and personal recommendations for ideas.

4. Compare prices of organic foods in the co-op and available from other sources. Make sure you are getting the best value for your money.

5. Order organic foods such as whole grains, fresh milled flour, organic beans, organic meats and organic produce through the co-op. Consider organic foods such as bacon, pepperoni and hot dogs if available.

6. Pick up your organic foods from the co-op when delivered to the site host. Be prompt and respectful of the organic food co-op rules.

Resources

• Resource for Finding a Natural Food Co-op Near You
• Weston A. Price Website for Tips
• Food Co-Op Directory and Newsletter
• Community Supported Agriculture Information

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[laviniajensen]

on 8/31/2008 If the enviromentalist are so concerned about the earth why don't they open an door to open inner -city urban america and let what society considers the working poor buy healthy organic food with foodstqamps or through the Internet with an ebt, money is money what color is the enviromentalist money? Is it really green?