It’s official in my book: Downtown Terre Haute is ready for a grocer co-op. How do I know? Let me tell you. At the crossroads of America we have, for the first time in my known history, a spontaneous public art project. Not only is this spontaneous public art, it’s crochet! We have been working … Continue reading
Garden’s Bounty: An Awesome Marinara!
Garden’s bounty is upon us and, thankfully, I’m literally up to my elbows in those luscious Indiana tomatoes we all covet. I’ve roasted them with eggplant, herbs and parmesan into an amazing tian. I’ve made my favorite fresh chopped salsa. I’ve eaten them with just a sprinkle of salt and pepper at each and every … Continue reading
Considering sustainability
As we are looking at potential sites for the store, my mind has been flying in every direction trying to think of all of the possible amenities and layouts that Terre Foods could offer its member-owners and the community. My initial thoughts were of sustainable construction practices. Then on to sustainable building systems. Then on … Continue reading
Terre Foods Policy Governance
Last year the Terre Foods board developed and put into place a framework for board governance and business operations based on a policy governance model. Policy governance is a well-established model used by many organizations and co-ops across the country. In policy governance the board sets policy, not operations, and works through committees to recommend … Continue reading
How to Recruit New Member Owners
Why recruit new member owners to Terre Foods? Without at least 600 members we cannot take the next step to opening the store. It’s that simple. It’s imperative. It’s must-do. And why not do it now? The absolute BEST way to get new member owners is for our current member owners to recruit their family, … Continue reading
Birke Baehr – Birke on the farm
Birke Baehr is only twelve years old but is becoming a well known advocate for organic food and organic farming. His goal is to be an organic farmer, or as he calls it a “Future Lunatic Farmer” Check out his website. http://www.birkeonthefarm.com/ He has written a book “Birke on the Farm: The Story of a … Continue reading
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