We are built on the foundation of teamwork and co-operative values, ensuring that the needs of our members and stakeholders remain at the heart of everything we do.

We encourage active participation and feedback from our community.

Our initiatives are shaped by what our members need and value.

We collaborate at all levels—business, education, and networking—to strengthen our collective impact.

Integrity and trust guide our decision-making processes. We are committed to an inclusive, non-hierarchical approach that ensures fairness and respect.

We uphold open communication, accountability, and professionalism in all we do.

We celebrate diversity, ensuring that every individual feels valued and included.

We believe in strong, transparent relationships that build trust within our community.

We serve as a hub for food education, sustainability awareness, and advocacy for local producers.

We empower our community by sharing knowledge on nutrition, food security, and sustainable agriculture.

We support regional food producers and act as an incubator for small-scale food businesses.

We promote responsible land stewardship to protect and preserve natural resources.

Sustainability requires forward-thinking solutions. We embrace new ideas, practices, and discoveries to strengthen our food system.

We challenge the status quo and remain open to new methods of farming, production, and food distribution.

We continuously seek unconventional and progressive approaches to create lasting impact.

We explore new partnerships and sustainable technologies to better serve our members.

A truly sustainable system supports both people and the planet. We prioritize fair wages, ethical business practices, and environmental responsibility.

We pay farmers and producers fairly, ensuring they can thrive.

Any surplus generated is reinvested into growing our cooperative and supporting food-based initiatives.

We commit to a living wage model for our employees, recognizing that economic sustainability is vital to community wellness.

Our closed-loop food system ensures that resources are used efficiently, from farm to table and back to the farm.

Supporting local businesses strengthens our economy, reduces environmental impact, and ensures access to the freshest, highest-quality food.

We prioritize sourcing from local farmers and producers, filling gaps in our regional food system.

Whenever possible, we buy directly from producers, ensuring fair compensation and sustainable practices.

Our goal is to make locally produced food as accessible as possible for all members of our community.