CO-OP COMMONS Winter 2012 click on image to see current newsletter or click here to see past issues
HEARTY THANKS Staff Recognition Program Has someone made a world of difference at the co-op? NOMINATION FORM >
December HTY Recipient Sheryl Little
CELEBRATING OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2012!
Look for Owner Stories in our newsletter & on our new website and mark your calendar for our Anniversary Celebration on August 19!
JUST LABEL IT! campaign to label GMO food The Just Label It campaign has over 400,000 comments in support of mandatory labeling of GMO foods and is aiming for 500,000 byJanuary 15. Our Co-op is joining with over 350 other organizations and businesses in the Just Label It! Campaign to direct 1 million comments to FDA in support of their petition. CLICK ON IMAGE for links
o GMO LABELING BILLS in WA State - more info here oGMO SWEET CORN PETITION - new link 1/10/12 o DOW CHEMICAL SEEKING USDA APPROVAL FOR GE CORN RESISTANT TO 2,4-D (used in formulation of Agent Orange) Comment by 2/27/2012 and sign a petition urging the USDA not to approveHERE o MONSANTO'S GE DROUGHT-TOLERANT CORN MON 87460 DEREGULATED BY THE USDA - read moreHERE o CAFO REGULATIONS - COMMENTS by 1/19/2012
BEANS FOR BAGS Exchange your 5-cent bag refund for a nickel-valued bean you can donate to rotating local organizations. Recipients for January & February Beans: Jefferson County Food Banks, Boiler Room & United Good Neighbors in Port Townsend
