Stories from the Shed

Stories from the farm, the kitchen, the staff, and the everyday moments that bring our mission to life.

From Inside the Store

Hello Co-Op Owners, Ahh, June is here, and that means summer has finally arrived! This month brings many celebrations,

Discover the delicious soups from the Food Shed Prepared Foods Kitchen. Click on soups to explore their ingredients and nutritional

Hello Co-op Owners, May has finally arrived! Warmer weather is finally here, and the outdoors are calling me between the

Hello Co-op Owners, Welcome April! This month brings warmer temperatures, longer days, and spring showers—along with a few celebrations, including

As we move from Juneteenth into Independence Day, I have been reflecting on the meaning of freedom. Juneteenth commemorates June

June 28, 2026

McHenry County’s homegrown PastaBar, an early Food Shed supplier of its handmade, rough textured pasta, is celebrating its five–year anniversary

June 28, 2026

For many, milk is a dietary staple that provides essential nutrition. In recent years, growing public interest in food production has

June 28, 2026

I recently finished reading No Is Not Enough by Naomi Klein, which offers a simple but powerful idea: it’s not

May 23, 2026