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co-op beet
WINTER 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
+ GAME DAY FLAVORS p.3
+ BOARD ELECTIONS ARE COMING! p.7
+ VALENTINE’S DAY TRADITIONS p.8
+ THE STORY OF FAIR TRADE COFFEE p.14
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A natural foods cooperative since 1976
721 South State Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
707 462-4778 Store
707 467-9720 Annex
www.ukiahcoop.com
e-mail: UNF@ukiahcoop.com
Store Hours
Daily 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
UNF Management
General Manager
Lori Rosenberg
Facilities Manager
Don Buchanan
Finance
Anne Wright
Front End
Lodie DeAlba
Grocery
Seb Strzelecki
Human Resources
Susan Winter We envision a community in which everyone has access to
Information Technology healthy food, where Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op is a vital
Vinay Singh part of the local food system.
Marketing & Outreach
Lisa Ludwigsen
To sell trusted food, with knowledge and compassion.
Produce
Libee Uhuru
Wellness
Chris Jepson Provide and promote organically grown, sustainably
produced food, goods, and services that are locally and
Co-op Beet regionally sourced whenever possible.
Managing Editor
Lisa Ludwigsen Promote the health and wellness of our community by
providing facilities, resources, and information, and by
Editor
Lori Rosenberg offering effective, positive community education and
services.
Art Director
Nicole Martensen - Tierra Design
Embody and model sustainable, humane, equitable, green
Contributors
Lori Rosenberg, Lisa Ludwigsen,
ways of working and living, creating and maintaining an
Win Stiles, MaryLou Leonard, Jesse Carlstedt, ideal workplace.
Roman Yanish, Chris Jepson,
Nicole Martensen, C.J. Hamner. Add to the enjoyment and enrichment of our greater
community ventures and networks.
Views expressed in the Co-op Beet are the
writers’ opinions and are not necessarily the
views of Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op. Have fun doing it!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Message From Lori . . . . . . . . 3
All About Our Shelves . . . . . . 4
GREETINGS FROM THE Classes at the Co-op . . . . . . . 5
GENERAL MANAGER Community Grant Report. . . 6
Lori Rosenberg — Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op The Board Room . . . . . . . . . . 7
General Manager
Valentine’s Day Traditions . . 8
As the Co-op heads into its 43rd year, we wish event. Details of that event will be in the
all of you a happy and healthy new year and a second quarter Co-op Beet, on our website,
Co-op Recipes . . . . . . . . 9 - 10
heartfelt thanks for your continued support of and in the store.
our great community local grocery store.
As 2018 ended, we employed an average of Winery Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Beginning in January we are shifting our 100 staff who work hard to keep the Co-op
bimonthly newsletter, the Co-op Beet, to a moving forward. The average tenure is 4.2
quarterly schedule. Look for the new edition, years. The level of customer service and care Words on Wellness . . . . . . . 12
featuring updates, recipes, and info on classes that is offered to shoppers is stellar and I
and events in early January. am often stopped by shoppers who want to
tell me how friendly and helpful our staff is
Evolution of Organic. . . . . . 13
To keep you informed of up-to-the-minute in their service. The 2018 member/shopper
news, we will be sending electronic E-Beets survey that 449 respondents completed
Equal Exchange . . . . . . . . . . 14
to your email account. If you don’t already reflected how happy shoppers are with the
receive the E-Beet, please provide us with level of service they receive at the Co-op. We
your email address. Send us an email are constantly working on ways to enrich your Customer Profile . . . . . . . . . 15
at outreach@ukiahcoop.com, or stop by shopping experience by sourcing the best
Customer Service. We want everyone to know local, sustainable products we can find that
what we’re doing and what we’re excited meet our strict product standards. Co-op Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . 16
about as the year progresses. Also, be sure to
check our Facebook and Instagram pages for As the new year begins, we will be submitting
frequent updates. final plans to the City of Ukiah Building
Department and Mendocino Environmental
This year, there will be three Board of Health Department for the two-story 5,000+
Directors seats open for election, each for a square foot addition to the north side of our INTERNATIONAL
three-year term. If you have experience and building. This expansion is focusing on deli, CO-OP PRINCIPLES
particular business skills that could be helpful prepared foods, and food service. Some of
to UNF, please consider running. We would the new services will include a hot food bar,
value your participation to help oversee the hot sandwich options, and expanded grab-
1. Voluntary & Open Membership
operations and plan for long-range security and-go selections. You will be able to enjoy 2. Democratic Member Control
and viability in the best interests of the Co-op eating in the new sit-down dining area and
and its members. there will be three restrooms for customer
3. Member Economic Participation
use. We are so very excited about this project 4. Autonomy & Independence
Interested candidates can access an and hope you will be too.
application packet online at ukiahcoop.
5. Education, Training & Information
com. The application deadline is February 1, 6. Cooperation Among Co-ops
2019 and the voting period will be March 1
through March 31. Results of the election will
7. Concern for the Community
be announced at our annual member-owner
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Game Day FLAVORS
Jesse Carlstedt — Ukiah Natural Foods Assistant Grocery Manager
B
ringing in the new year is a great way to look ahead and do the themselves, or you can tune
things you didn’t accomplish the previous year. Most people into animal planet and watch the
are ready to stop indulging in the excessive delicious foods puppy bowl. Who doesn’t like watching a
that come with Thanksgiving and the December holidays. I say bunch of cute puppies running around in a mock
let’s keep the indulging going just a little longer. For avid sports fans, game of football?
January and February mean NFL playoffs and the Superbowl, so let’s
keep eating! Now let’s get back to the big game snacks and how to make them. Two
of my favorites are pulled pork sandwiches and a nice slaw to go with
If you are not into football, the commercials are usually entertaining in it. The best part is you can get all of these ingredients here at the Coop!
The pulled pork is very easy: simply
put a Coleman sirloin roast in the
crockpot with your favorite BBQ This jalapeño coleslaw can be made quickly and
sauce. I add some Italian salad easily with ingredients from the Co-op’s organic
dressing to give it extra tang or a plop produce department.
of whole grain mustard. Cook on high
for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours. In a large bowl, combine:
½ head each green and red cabbage, thinly sliced
Simply shred, spoon onto your 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and rinsed
favorite rolls (I recommend the Alpine 2 small carrots, peeled and shredded
Valley Hawaiian rolls) and serve. 2 jalapeños seeded and minced
2 green onions thinly sliced
½ cup of mayo or mayo alternative
2 tbs spicy brown mustard
1 tbs apple cider vinegar
4 tbs sugar
¼ tsp cumin
½ tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Mix thoroughly. Top your sandwich with the slaw or
eat on the side.
For
a nice adult
beverage to wash
it down with, we are
excited to now offer beer
from the Russian River Brewing
Company, out of Santa Rosa. The
cult following of their small batch
craft brew, Pliny the Younger, may
have you waiting in a very long
line for just a pint. However, the
Co-op now offers Pliny the Elder,
a close relative! We are very
excited to be able to offer this
awesome craft beer to our
community and hope
4 you are too.
at the co-op
VERMICULTURE BEST BRAIN POSSIBLE
Fun & Easy Worm Composting
with Lisa Ludwigsen
with Dr. Richard Fourzon RSVP for a
class today!
Wednesday, January 23 Wednesday, February 6 Contact Customer Service
6:00pm – 7:30pm 6:00pm – 7:30pm at 707-462-4778 or register
Members $5, Non-Members $10 Members $5, Non-Members $10 online at ukiahcoop.com.
Co-op Annex Co-op Annex
749 C. South State St., Ukiah 749 C. South State St., Ukiah
Class Cancellation Policy:
If cancellation is within 48 hours
of class time, a credit toward
future classes will be issued.
Want to teach
a class or have
Learn how to easily compost kitchen waste
into super-powered garden amendment.
Increase your memory and decrease your risk
of dementia with 5 key strategies!
topics of interest?
Call 707-462-4778 ext. 115 or
FOOD WITH FRIENDS FOOD WITH FRIENDS email: outreach@ukiahcoop.com
SERIES SERIES
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
Partnership Partnership
Tuesday, February 12 Tuesday, March 5
12:00pm – 1:00pm 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Free class Free class
AHUV Conference Room AHUV Conference Room
275 Hospital Dr., Ukiah 275 Hospital Dr., Ukiah
New
Co-op Local
Farmer Loan
Recipients to be
Announced in
April.
Tips and tastes on healthy eating for the Healthful foods that are full of flavor.
new year!
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NCO Gardens Project:
Orr Creek Community
Veterans Garden
W
ith the help of many volunteers gardeners. Every one of these services are
and community organizations, provided completely free of cost for veterans.
Ukiah’s stellar Gardens Project has
established 45 community gardens in Volunteers were able to utilize the waste ends
Mendocino and Lake counties since 2007. of any lumber to create community beds on the
small patch of land between the community
At the December meeting of the Co-op’s garden and the sidewalk bordering N. Oak St.
Board of Directors, Sarah Marshall, Gardens These community beds are for gardeners and
Project Mendocino Coordinator, presented a neighbors to sow any excess seeds they may
report on a Community Grant provided by the have for anyone in the community to harvest.
Co-op in 2018. Here is her summary of how While building the garden, volunteers noticed
the grant was put to great use: many of our community members who are
experiencing homelessness congregate in the
“In June of this year the Orr Creek Community park and near Orr Creek. These community
Veterans Garden opened its gates to veterans beds allowed these members of our community
and community members. Thanks to hundreds to harvest cherry tomatoes and cucumbers all
of hours of volunteer work, many generous summer long.
donations of materials from local businesses,
and the $3,500 grant from Ukiah Natural Foods The Orr Creek Community Veterans garden
Co-op, the Orr Creek Veterans Community provides a space where veterans can safely and
Garden has blossomed into a fully functioning comfortably connect with fellow community
and productive space. members over the common activity of organic
gardening, as well as a space to combat PTSD,
This grant provided funding to build a anxiety, and depression. The NCO Gardens
community garden that is accessible for all. The Project could not have made this garden a
funding, coupled with discounts and donations reality without the assistance of the UNF Co-op
from other local business, allowed for the Community Grants Program, thank you!”
construction of 11 4’x10’ raised beds, weed cloth,
and packed gravel to ensure every pathway is The 2019 Community Grants & Donations
wheelchair accessible. This garden now serves applications are available beginning January
21 members of our community, including 4 2. Deadline for receipt of applications is
veterans and their families. The Gardens Project February 1. Check the Co-op’s website at
provides seeds, compost, water, drip irrigation, www.ukiahcoop.com for details. Info is also
tools, and workshops necessary to ensure available at the Customer Service desk.
the success of both novice and experienced
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Co-op Board Elections
Win Stiles — Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op Board President
MaryLou Leonard — Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op Board Member
Working with Co-op management, Board Candidate statements and other election
members set Co-op policies, approve materials will be mailed to members by
budgets, and monitor operations with the February 18. Materials will also be available
intention of adapting and thriving in an ever- in the store.
changing market place. The Board is also
Each year Co-op members have the
responsible for long-term strategic planning. Completed ballots may be cast in person at
opportunity to select representatives to help
Customer Service or received in the mail by
the Co-op remain the place you want it to be.
All Board members are expected to become the close-of-business on March 31, 2019.
This year, Board of Directors elections will
familiar with the Co-op’s by-laws, policies and Ballots will be tallied on April 1, 2019 with the
take place March 1-31, 2019. Co-ops flourish
finances, prepare for and attend monthly results being announced at our 43rd annual
when member/owners participate.
meetings, and serve on at least two standing membership meeting scheduled for April
committees. 2019.
Understandably, most members show
their support for the Co-op through their
There are nine seats on the Board, each If you wish to submit an application to
purchases, but for those wishing to do more
filled for a three-year term. Three seats are become a 2019 Board member candidate
serving on the elected Board of Directors is a
up for re-election each year. Any member or have questions, please contact the
great opportunity.
in good standing on January 31, 2019 may Board Development Committee at board@
cast a vote for up to three candidates of their ukiahcoop.com or Lori Rosenberg at 707-462-
As Board members we are committed to
choice from the declared list in the upcoming 4778 or lr@ukiahcoop.com
keeping the Co-op a vibrant and interesting
election.
place to shop for the quality products you
Help us continue to thrive. Participate.
want and to support our local food system.
The balloting period will run from March Please vote.
Members have shared their desire that
1 to March 31, 2019. Candidates must
the Co-op should be a comfortable and
be a member in good standing as well as
friendly place to meet, share information
the member of record on the account.
and attend, and present, classes.
Applications must be received at the Co-op by
close-of-business on January 31, 2019.
Membership deadline (for eligibility to vote) January 31, 2019
Nomination/application deadline for candidates January 31, 2019
Balloting period March 1 - 31, 2019
Election material mailed out February 15, 2019
Ballots must be cast or received at the Co-op ballot box by March 31, 2019
Election results compiled April 1, 2019
Annual member/owner meeting April 2019 (exact date TBA)
If you have any questions regarding the 2019 elections, please contact the
Board Development Committee at board@ukiahcoop.com or
Lori Rosenberg at lr@ukiahcoop.com or 707.462.4778.
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FROM THE CO-OP STAFF
My
boyfriend
always makes me
carrot soup from his
grandmother’s recipe
for Valentine’s Day. I
I make our family’s love it.
traditional Valentine’s I found two vintage heart-
Day strawberry whipped Kelly, Produce shaped cake pans at a thrift
cream rollcake. I found the store so now I bake a heart-
recipe on crazyforcrust. shaped Valentine’s Day cake
com. Rollcakes seem hard to to share with my family and
make but are really easy and neighbors.
always impress. I also deliver
brownies and caramels to my Lisa, Marketing
daughter’s school because
she loves them so she always
signs me up.
Sarah, Grocery
I like to mix it up using
traditional gifts like
flowers and candy but in
different combinations
In India, all special occasions
and/or having them
last many days, including
delivered to her work.
Valentine’s Day, which runs
from February 7 – 14. It starts I’ve recently started
giving pampering gifts
with Rose Day, then comes,
like massages, which
Propose Day, Chocolate Day,
my hard-working fiancé
Teddy Day, Promise Day, Hug
Day, Kiss Day, and finally, really appreciates!
Valentine’s Day. Indian people
Julian, Grocery
really like to celebrate!
Vinay, I.T.
We don’t have a Valentine’s Day tradition, I give small gifts for
but we always make sure that we are all 14 days leading up to
together on that day. Valentine’s Day.
Stephen, Grocery Tracie, Customer Service
For the kids, I make heart-shaped pancakes
with sliced strawberries that look like hearts.
Katie, Customer Service
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Creamy Risotto With Mushrooms Winter Panzanella With Orange, Roasted Beets, &
Ingredients Pomegranate Seeds
4 cups vegetable or chicken stock Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped onion 4 cups 1/2-inch bread cubes, cut from stale baguette or similar bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for beets and toasting bread
1 cup arborio rice 2 medium purple beets, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup dry white wine 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup heavy cream Salt
1/2 cup minced parsley 2 large oranges
1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups leafy greens such as romaine, escarole, or butter lettuce, torn or cut
8 ounces cremini or baby bella mushrooms, quartered into bite-size pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups arugula, torn or cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons minced chives 1/2 cup mixed herbs such as cilantro, chives, and dill, roughly chopped
Parsley and rosemary sprigs, for garnish 2 ounces feta cheese, cut into small cubes
Preparation 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
1. Warm the stock in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Melt the Preparation
butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat, and sauté the onion until 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Place bread cubes on a baking sheet. Drizzle
softened. Add the rice and increase the heat to medium high. Stir the rice with a little olive oil and toss to coat. Toast bread in the oven until golden
until it crackles a little, 2-3 minutes. and crisp (5 to 10 minutes). Remove from the oven and cool.
2. Add the wine and salt to the pan, and stir until the wine evaporates, 2. Turn the oven temperature up to 400° F. Place beets into a glass or
about 2 minutes. Add warm stock a ladleful at a time, stirring constantly. ceramic casserole dish, drizzle with a bit of oil, add a splash of water, cover
Start testing the rice for doneness at about 20 minutes; keep stirring in with foil and roast until tender (about 45 minutes). Cool.
stock until it is just tender. If you run out of stock, add water. To check for 3. Whisk oil, vinegar, orange juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt together in a
doneness, try a grain of rice. If there’s not crunch in the center, it’s done. small bowl. Cut the rind off the oranges (catching as much juice as possible
When done, stir in the Parmesan, cream, and parsley and cook just to in the dressing bowl) including the white pith just below the skin.
melt the cheese. 4. Cut the oranges crosswise into slices, then separate or cut the rounds
3. While you are finishing the risotto, cook the mushrooms. In another into triangular segments. Squeeze any remaining juice from the peel into
large sauté pan, heat the olive oil on high heat, then add the mushrooms the dressing.
and sear, stirring. Cook for about 5 minutes, until browned and softened. 5. Place bread cubes, oranges, greens, and herbs into a large bowl. Toss
Season with salt and pepper. with dressing and allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes so the bread
4. Serve risotto topped with additional mushrooms, sprinkled with chives, can soak up the dressing. Stir periodically. Top with beets, cubed feta, and
and garnished with more parsley and a rosemary sprig, if desired. pomegranate seeds before serving.
Lamb Stew With Butternut Squash Naturally Dyed Red Velvet Cake
Ingredients Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup beet purée, from fresh red beets (not cooked)
1 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder, in 1-inch cubes 3/4 cup buttermilk
Salt 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup roughly chopped carrots 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 1/2 cups cake flour
28 ounces chopped tomatoes 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, not Dutch-process
2 cups beef stock 2 teaspoons baking powder
2 sprigs thyme 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 sprig rosemary 1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cubed butternut squash (1/2-inch) 1/2 cup neutral-flavored oil
Preparation 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1. Heat the oven to 325 degrees. In a heavy, ovenproof Dutch oven or 2 cups granulated sugar
saucepan with a tight-fitting lid heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium- 3 large eggs
high heat. Sprinkle the lamb with salt, and when the oil is hot brown half Preparation
of the cubes on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the lamb to a plate 1. Preheat oven to 350° F and position a rack in the center of the oven.
with a slotted spoon and add more oil if necessary. Brown the rest of the Butter two 8-inch cake pans and line them with parchment paper. Butter
lamb and then remove that from the pot as well. the paper too, then dust the pans with flour.
2. Turn down the heat to medium low and add the onions, carrots and 2. Add the beet purée, buttermilk, vinegar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract
garlic to the pot. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to to a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until very
soften. (Make sure not to let the garlic color too much.) smooth.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes, stock, herbs and the browned lamb, along 3. Sift the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cream of tartar, and
with any juices that have accumulated. Bring the stew to a boil over high salt together in a bowl.
heat, stirring gently with a wooden spoon to get up all the brown bits 4. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, and butter together until creamy.
from the bottom of the pot. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing for 30 seconds after each addition.
4. When the stew comes to a boil, cover the pot and put it in the oven. 5. Alternating, add the flour mixture and beet mixture, beginning and
Cook until the lamb is just tender, 2 to 3 hours. ending with the flour mixture. Divide between the prepared pans and
5. Stir the butternut squash into the stew, re-cover it and return the pot to bake until a bake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out
the oven until the squash is tender, another 20 to 25 minutes. clean, 20 to 30 minutes.
6. Cool the cakes on a rack for 20 minutes, then invert onto the rack to
10 cool completely. Frost with a standard cream cheese frosting.Nicole Paisley Martensen - Tierra Design
A
year ago, Frey Vineyards was The forward-thinking vision is not without zesty flavors of raspberry, cedar, and
recuperating from the devastating its own sorrows. Many family homes underbrush, and it’s affordably priced
loss of their winery buildings after were lost to the fire, along with some of under $11.
the Redwood Complex fires of 2017. the majestic oaks that flanked the Frey
Among the ashes was a silver lining. Two courtyard, and 10% of the Home Ranch In addition to being a delicious organic
months previously the family broke ground vineyards. For Frey Vineyards, one of option, Frey wines have the unique
for their new winery site on West Rd. in the teachings of living close to the benefit of containing only naturally
Redwood Valley. The dream of a larger and land is the ability to cultivate an occurring sulfites, which are either
more efficient facility was already taking adaptable, regenerative spirit. If at a very low level or none at
shape before the fire made it a necessity. we can closely observe the fleeting all, depending on the varietal.
changes in nature, we can be better Some people, myself included,
The Frey family is excited to construct a equipped to adjust to changes experience allergy symptoms such
new space that will focus on state-of-the-art in our own lives, and the Frey as a stuffy nose or headache from
organic winemaking, welcome visitors to a family are humble stewards of this drinking wine with sulfites. Sulfites
comfortable tasting room, and offer a self- practice. are added to most conventional
guided nature trail through the vineyards. wines as a preservative during
The foundation and retaining walls have The Co-op is proud to carry many the fermentation process. Frey’s
already been laid, and construction is almost Frey wines: all of them bear the careful and delicate winemaking
complete on a BioFiltro water filtration system USDA organic seal, made without process subverts the need for
that uses earthworms as natural composters added sulfites, and are gluten-free. preservatives and allows the true
(for learning about worm composting on a One of my favorites that pairs flavor profiles to shine.
smaller scale, check out the Co-op’s class on well with most foods is the Frey
January 23 - see page 5 for details). Vineyards Organic Natural Red. It’s Enjoy a glass of Frey organic wine
a red table wine blend that offers at your next special meal!
STAFF PICKS
What are your favorite Co-op products?
C.J. Hamner – Grocery
Product: Fair Life Ultra Filtered Milk
What I Love About It: I can’t drink
lactose so it’s great to have a lactose-
free drink that’s high in protein and
tastes great!
11Chris Jepson — Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op Wellness Department
and start taking a cart load of vitamins. Some Perhaps it is time to attempt something
people actually pull this off. reasonable…maybe a multivitamin. A good
food-based multivitamin is an economical
Most people find themselves right back way to add some vitamins and minerals that,
where they started a couple weeks later if we are honest about our dietary habits, we
with an unused gym membership, a fridge might be missing out on. Multivitamins are
full of food they don’t want to eat, and a available in many forms. Don’t like taking
medicine cabinet stocked with slowly expiring lots of pills? Maybe a one-a-day would
supplements. be best for you. Can’t even swallow pills?
Let’s Be Reasonable We’ve got gummies and liquids. Pregnant?
T
I often get asked, “What supplements do you Congratulations and perhaps a prenatal
he holidays are a great time to eat, recommend?” to which I nearly always reply, would meet your needs. Small lifestyle
drink, and be merry. We spend time “The ones you will actually take!” This is for changes that we can actually maintain over
with our delightful friends and family, several reasons. First, I’m honestly trying the long term add up.
eat way too much delicious food, and to tactfully avoid your question because
perhaps enjoy a libation or two. It isn’t any wellness staff cannot diagnose or prescribe
wonder that many of us begin the new year anything…that would be illegal. Second,
feeling bloated, stressed, broke, and several while we could debate the effectiveness
other kinds of unhealthy. of a given supplement all day long,
one thing we should all be able to
A typical reaction to this situation is to agree on is that the ones that sit
attempt to institute several massive lifestyle gathering dust in your medicine
changes all at once. You could go to the gym cabinet until they expire aren’t
every day (maybe even twice), become raw doing you any good at all.
vegan paleo whatever, do a full body cleanse,
12Roman Yanish — Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op
Marketing & Outreach Coordinator
A
s customers pass through the in the integrity and
Bulk department of Ukiah Natural dignity that is embedded in
Foods, they’re often greeted with the supply chain, something
the comforting scent of freshly that is rare to find in the
ground coffee beans. While many of us are business-as-usual world of
familiar with this pleasing aroma, few stop to coffee production.
appreciate the journey these beans take from
the field to our morning mug, and even fewer All Equal Exchange coffee
know about the impact these beans have on is harvested by hand.
the communities that produce them. Not all Some farmer partners
coffee companies are created equal, which is are so remote that the
why the Co-op is proud to carry value-driven coffee cherries are
companies such as Equal Exchange. actually transported on
donkeys down steep
Founded in 1986 and based in West mountain roads to the
Bridgewater, MA, Equal Exchange is a worker- processing centers in
owned co-operative and leader of the Fair the nearest town. These
Trade movement. The commitment is to processing centers
create a supply chain that benefits producers are typically collectively
and distributors equally, while protecting and owned by farmer cooperatives, which are
preserving the environment for the future . democratically-run groups who share tools
and equipment, and collectively negotiate
Introducing Fair Trade coffee (1980s) and Free trade agreements. Tools commonly shared
Trade sugar (2004) to US markets are just two are sorting machines, weighing scales, and
of the company’s major accomplishments. trucks for transporting them to the next
Another notable aspect is that Equal stage of production. All of these tools are
Exchange helps finance a producer’s necessary for producing coffee beans and are
operations before the product is available for the reason why Fair Trade agreements and
purchase, giving farmers the financial support programs like Equal Exchange’s pre-shipment
they need to produce the financing are so crucial to farmers.
coffee we enjoy
every morning. Price negotiations between supplier
and distributor is where Fair
Trade really comes into
play. In many cases,
distributors from the
United States attempt
to force Latin or Central
American suppliers to sell
Coffee is a labor- their products at artificially
intensive food product. Not only low prices, then sell those products at a This is how shopping at Ukiah Natural Foods
do the beans need to be planted much higher price in their home country. and buying Equal Exchange coffee (or any Fair
and cultivated, they are also harvested, Companies like Equal Exchange are dedicated Trade product) directly affects the well-being
depulped, fermented, dried, sorted, tested for to reaching a Fair Trade agreement with the of the people that produce it. By purchasing
quality, shipped, roasted, and then shipped coffee cooperatives, linking the success of the Fair Trade products, you become part of
again to your local grocery store or cafe. distributor with the success of the supplier. the supply chain that supports small scale
Pretty amazing that it costs us just over $10 The more coffee that Equal Exchange’s can farmers, not only here in Mendocino County,
per pound! While all beans go through this put on shelves, the more profit the suppliers but all over the world.
process, Equal Exchange products are unique make to support their families
14 and community. Drink up!BOARD OF DIRECTORS
board@ukiahcoop.com
Win Stiles
President
John Bailey
Vice President
Liesha Boek
Secretary
Clifford Paulin
Treasurer
Amanda Reiman
A
fter living in the Bay Area for 15 years, working as a professor of substance abuse
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treatment and drug policy at UC Berkeley, Amanda Reiman was excited to move
to Ukiah for a job opportunity. The transforming world of legal cannabis brought
opportunities that dovetail with her expertise, so when a position with Flow Kana
presented itself, she jumped into small town life in Ukiah.
Before she even found a place to live, Amanda joined the Co-op. “In Berkeley, I shopped at
Berkeley Bowl and other independent grocers and I sure didn’t enjoy going into big chain
Leo Buc
stores in Ukiah. A local farmer friend, who grew up in Ukiah, told me about the Co-op. The
connection to local people, agriculture, and community reminds me of the grocery stores
where I’ve always shopped and I felt at home right away.”
“There is so much that I appreciate about Ukiah – quickly getting to know people and
feeling plugged in right away, easy parking, and exploring this beautiful place like a tourist.”
“Plus,” she adds, “this is the first time I’ve lived in a single family home since I was a kid!” MaryLou Leonard
Amanda’s position with Flow Kana allows her to get to know Ukiah with an eye toward
bringing jobs and much deserved recognition to Mendocino County’s sustainable, sun-
grown cannabis. “We’re excited to bring the world’s attention to the regenerative farming
practices of the small-scale growers in this area. Flow Kana doesn’t grow cannabis, so we
are building the network of small farmers who produce the highest quality sun-grown
plants and represent our area so well. We want to increase tax revenue for the area, Steven Oliveria
create good jobs, and highlight our unique place in the world. Passion for high quality
cannabis has always been a mainstay of Mendocino County and I think Flow Kana can play
an important role in the future of the area.”
1515Tuesday, January 8 Friday, February 1 Monday, February 18
20% Off All Bulk Food “Evolution of Organic” Film Screening Board of Directors Meeting – 6:00pm
includes coffee, teas, herbs & spices 6:00pm - 8:30pm Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op Annex
S.P.A.C.E. Theater, Ukiah 749 C. South State St., Ukiah
Monday, January 21 Join us for a fun night and a look at All member-owners are invited to attend.
Board of Directors Meeting – 6:00pm where we’ve come from and where we’re For a copy of the meeting agenda, go
Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op Annex going. Presentations by filmmaker Mark to ukiahcoop.com or look on the Co-op
749 C. South State St., Ukiah Kitchell and New Agrarian Collective’s event board on the day of the meeting.
All member-owners are invited to attend. Ruthie King.
For a copy of the meeting agenda, go Tuesday, March 5
to ukiahcoop.com or look on the Co-op Wednesday, February 6 Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
event board on the day of the meeting. Best Brain Possible with Food with Friends Series
Dr. Richard Fourzon 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Tuesday, January 22 6:00pm - 7:30pm AHUV Conference Room
Evan Healy Skin Care Demo Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op Annex 275 Hospital Dr., Ukiah
1:00pm - 4:00pm 749 C. South State St., Ukiah Free class
721 South State St., Ukiah Increase your memory and decrease RSVP at ukiahcoop.com or at
Sample skin care products with an your risk of dementia with 5 key Customer Service at 462-4778.
aesthetician and get your glamour glow. strategies!
Members $5, Non-Members $10 Friday, March 8
Wednesday, January 23 RSVP at ukiahcoop.com or at 20% Off Health & Beauty & Wellness
Vermiculture - Fun and Easy Customer Service at 462-4778. Sale
Worm Composting with Spring savings are in the air! Refresh with
Lisa Ludwigsen Friday, February 8 deals on lotions, soaps, supplements &
6:00pm - 7:30pm 20% Off All Liquor & Cheese Sale more!
Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op Annex Includes cheese alternatives + wine, beer,
749 C. South State St., Ukiah cider, sparkling & sake. Monday, March 18
Learn how to easily compost kitchen Board of Directors Meeting – 6:00pm
waste into superpowered garden Tuesday, February 12 Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op Annex
ammendments. Adventist Health Ukiah Valley 749 C. South State St., Ukiah
Members $5, Non-Members $10 Food with Friends Series All member-owners are invited to attend.
RSVP at ukiahcoop.com or at 12:00pm – 1:00pm For a copy of the meeting agenda, go
Customer Service at 462-4778. AHUV Conference Room to ukiahcoop.com or look on the Co-op
275 Hospital Dr., Ukiah event board on the day of the meeting.
Free class
RSVP at ukiahcoop.com or at
Customer Service at 462-4778.
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