Organic Food Coop

One facet of my Green Dream is to have a strong coop of organic food in the Youngstown area. At some point, I will elaborate on the need for an organic diet with as much non-genetically modified ingredients as possible. But for now I just wish to share how the coop will work.

• I have researched several suppliers of bulk organic grains. The more we buy the more we save. I will obtain the products from the best priced supplier, unless I can find a local supplier. If there is a local supplier, I will go with them.


• There will be no cost for being part of the coop, but it is your responsibility to pick up your order at the agreed location. For now, I will take the risk and purchase everything and then have each of you pay me by check or cash.


• My goal is to place one order a month as to cut down on shipping cost and carbon emissions. I will place the order on the last Friday of every month, so your orders must be in by then. I will post when the order arrives.


• For the first month (at least) we will just order some staples. If I see this is working, I will expand the items.


• I will provide the initial price per pound including shipping. If we have enough participants that the price is reduced, I will notify you.


• Please indicate which items you would like me to order and how many pounds of each.

Tomorrow's post will include the list of items and the cost.