Stories from the Shed
Stories from the farm, the kitchen, the staff, and the everyday moments that bring our mission to life.
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A GM Minute – March 2026
Hello Co-Op Owners, March is the first month of Spring! The first official day is March 20th, the vernal equinox,

The Value of Cooperation
I have learned many things from the experience of owning a cafe, but my most important lesson is that putting

Cooperative Transformation
I admit I am something of a skeptic about the possibility of experiencing sudden (and lasting) transformation. That’s not to
📰 Co-op News
New Team Lead Excited to Grow the Grab & Go – February 2026
Rashari Newton, a foodie with a passion for taking care of others, joined the Food Shed staff at the start
What if you DO live to be 90?
Guest Editorial from Food Shed Co-op Owner-Member Mary Bartnik January 2026 What if you DO live to be 90?

A GM Minute – March 2026
Hello Co-Op Owners, March is the first month of Spring! The first official day is March 20th, the vernal equinox,
🌽 Local Food & Farms
Beef Prices in 2026
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed 100% grass-fed beef continues to be one of the most popular meat choices at the Food
From Spore to More
From Spore to More, Fox River Grove’s premier gourmet mushroom shop. Where a passion for exceptional fungi meets a commitment
Ethereal Craft Chocolate
Food has a central place in our lives and we want to bring people together through food. This philosophy drives
🤝 Our Community
New Team Lead Excited to Grow the Grab & Go – February 2026
Rashari Newton, a foodie with a passion for taking care of others, joined the Food Shed staff at the start
What if you DO live to be 90?
Guest Editorial from Food Shed Co-op Owner-Member Mary Bartnik January 2026 What if you DO live to be 90?
Let’s make the Food Shed Forever
Being a business owner, adjunct college instructor, and a “from-the-beginning” board member of the Food Shed requires looking at both
🍳 Food & Learning
Composting 101
Monday, July 29 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM Food Shed Co-op Community Room Free Join Woodstock resident and sustainability advocate