Community Market Cooperative Celebrates the Harvest
Harvest time is almost upon us. The fields are already turning colors. It's beautiful to see the mix of green and gold. I'm not ready, though, to have the bare hills around us. With the cool nights coming on, soon it will be the trees turn to change it's colors.
As harvest gets closer, CMC is planning the first annual Local Harvest Banquet. We will have more information on our website soon. This banquet will be a delicious full course meal of food and beverages from around Iowa.
Many food items can be stored, canned or frozen and soon the farmers' markets will be done. So stock up on your local foods now so come the holidays you'll have plenty for your own dinners and your entertaining.
Co-ops’ commitment to their communities stems from their organization as member-owned and member-controlled businesses. Being owned largely by people who live and work in the communities they serve gives cooperatives a different perspective from businesses owned by distant investors.
*Co-op are motivated to serve their members, not outside investors.
*That means they must also serve the communities in which their members live and work.
*Investor-owned businesses also generate jobs and make charitable contributions in their communities.
*But for co-ops it’s a critical part of what they do and why they do it.
Community Market Cooperative believes that by supporting our local producers/farmers we are creating strong economic development, creating a safe and socially responsible food system and building community. We hope that you share this belief and join this cooperative. Visit our website for more information.
7 Principles of a Cooperative
1) Voluntary and open membership
The Cooperative is open to everyone who wants to use it’s services and who is willing to accept membership responsibilities.
2) Democratic member control
The Cooperative is a democratic organization controlled by members, through votes and elected representatives.
3) Members’ economic participation
Members contribute equally to and democratically control the capital of the Cooperative.
4) Autonomy and independence
The Cooperative is an autonomous organization controlled by our members.
5) Education, training and information
The Cooperative provides education and training for its members, elected representatives, managers and employees, so they can contribute effectively to co-op development.
6) Cooperation among cooperatives
The Cooperative serves it’s members most effectively and strengthens the cooperative movement by working together with other co-ops through regional, national and international structures.
7) Concern for community
While focusing on member needs, the Cooperative works for the sustainable development of the community.
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