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• Pump Up The Jam & Cheese • Planning For Thanksgiving • Toasting To The New Year

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1235 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, FL 32301 850.942.2557 Open Daily 8 am - 10 pm www.newleafmarket.coop

THANKS TO Managing Editor Asari Fletcher Layout + Design Diane Bass Board of Directors Christina Brown, President Dennis Smith, Vice President Holger Ciupalo, Treasurer Folayan Barnes, Director Natasha Hartsfield, Director Alexandra La Torre, Director Dominique Reed, Director General Manager Ben Goldberg Store Manager Pamela Sheard

We would additionally like to thank the loyal members of our co-op!

Bag It Forward Donate your 10¢ reusable bag reward & we’ll match it!

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Learn more & nominate your favorite organization at: www.newleafmarket.coop/about/bag-it-forward

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Oasis Health and Fitness Expo

Saturday, November 3 9am – 2pm Lincoln High School - Forum, Tallahassee, FL

Join New Leaf Market Co-op as we attend a fitness event for the whole family. The Oasis Health and Fitness Expo Encourages overall health and fitness for the entire family by encouraging participants to take part in multiple wellness checks, small group table talks with community health professionals, fitness demos by local trainers, healthy food demonstrations, and vendor opportunities. Come out, have fun and get fit!

Winter Happenings

Sunday, November 5

“Spring ahead, fall behind” – Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour!

Veterans Day

Sunday, November 11 Firing up the grill for Veterans Day? New Leaf will be open during regular business hours!

Stop on by and pick up some grass-fed beef and organic produce for a nutritious and delicious meal.

Tallahassee Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 22, 8:00am Southwood Office Complex 4055 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32311 tallyturkeytrot.com Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family, and food; that said, there’s no reason it can’t be about fitness as well! Break a sweat this year with over 6,000 community members at the 26th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot!

Tallahassee Winter Festival 2018

Saturday, December 1 3:00pm - 10:00pm Downtown Tallahassee talgov.com/parks/parks-winter. aspx

Celebrate the holidays at the annual Tallahassee Winter Festival! Stroll through Candy Cane Lane, lace up your running shoes for the Jingle Bell Run, or simply sit back and enjoy an assortment of entertainment, food vendors, arts, and crafts. The event is free to the public.

Gaines Street Fest 2018

Saturday, December 8 2:00pm - 2:00am 603 W. Gaines Street

Join New Leaf Market as we join in on what is sure to be an amazing tribute to the Tallahassee

community event. There will be music, vendors, food trucks, and good times had by all! Come out, relax, and enjoy celebrating with the rest of the Tallahassee community.

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Message From The President: It's Planning Time "Now that the annual meeting has passed, the Board will now begin the process of evaluating the challenges and opportunities in 2019. "

Happy Fall! As we get settled in the new season, the Board is picking up speed with planning for 2019 and reflecting on the accomplishments in 2018. The annual meeting was a great success once again with a large turnout. Thanks to everyone that attended the meeting, asked great questions and provided feedback about the status of the Co-op. It takes a strong team to overcome the hurdles we are currently facing, and I am grateful that our team includes passionate owners, committed staff and dedicated Board members.

At the meeting, owners had the opportunity to hear from two qualified Board candidates, Alexandra LaTorre and Dominique Reed.

The candidates, having backgrounds in economics & finance, and risk management & HR, will bring some valuable skills and experiences to an already diverse Board. We also recognized the departure of two beloved Directors, Heidi Fox and Dave Watson. Their years of service and dedication to New Leaf is unmatched, and the Board would not be as strong and influential if it wasn’t for them. Thank you, Heidi and Dave!

Now that the annual meeting has passed, the Board will now begin the process of evaluating the challenges and opportunities in 2019. This reflection will be included during the annual retreat, where the Board dives into each area of responsibility to plan for a new successful year.

If you were not able to attend the annual meeting, but have any suggestions or feedback, please do not hesitate to send me an e-mail and I will share with the Board and Co-op management.

The Board represents you!

Until next time,

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Christina Brown, Board President president@board. newleafmarket.coop

And The Winners Are...

maintenance, delivery of meals, door-to-door visits, and facilitation of social outings and activities.

By Folayan Barnes , Board Director

This year, New Leaf Market Co-op awarded two wonderful local organizations grants to help support their plans to promote healthy lifestyles in our community. On October 6, 2018, during NLM’s Annual Meeting, Going Places Street Outreach-CCYS and Neighbor to Neighbor in the Nenes were presented with $1000.00 checks and announced as the grant winners. A team of designated Board and community members reviewed each submitted application. Applications were scored based upon a set rubric, with these two organizations’ averages coming out on top!

Neighbor to Neighbor in the Nenes is an organization linked to an international “village” movement of over 300 other “villages” via the “Village to Village Network”. Their grant proposal, titled “The Nenes Pass It Forward”, is a proposal with the potential to reach 1,000 residents in the Indianhead/Lehigh area. The goal of this plan is to create a healthier lifestyle for the elder population in Indianhead and surrounding neighborhoods by helping them avoid isolation through increased independence and social interactions. This is to be done by utilizing a referral system that identifies neighborhood residents who want to help their elderly neighbors and links them to elders that need assistance. This assistance will come in a variety of ways including volunteers providing rides, helping with errands, yard work, home

Many elders desire to stay in their homes as they age. It provides comfort, familiarity, independence, and privacy that is often not found in residential facilities or institutions. For some it is the only option, particularly when finances have been depleted. However, this option comes with its own risks. Without the proper support, elders that choose to stay in their own homes can be susceptible to loneliness and isolation. These conditions can lead to even larger health concerns such as depression, increased heart disease and dementia. Neighbor to Neighbor in the Nenes saw this network of community support to be an antidote to this problem. The monies awarded will be used to complete background checks on approximately 50 volunteers that will serve and this community.

Going Places Street Outreach-CCYS and their Breakfast Club Outreach grant proposal also looked to serve an often forgotten population- those experiencing homelessness. This organization found that when people’s immediate needs were being met, they were more likely to engage in services that, in time, could assist in improving their overall situations.

This plan includes outreach team members going into various communities, twice a month, at 6 am to connect with and provide hot coffee, healthy meals and housing resources to those community members currently living without homes.

This organization believes that though providing breakfast may seem like a small gesture, it can have a positive impact on a community that often feels invisible. Many groundbreaking conversations begin when people “break bread”. Based upon their past efforts, they will be able to serve approximately 40 people per month. The grant monies will be used to help supply the food prepared for the breakfast outreach program.

Through the help of this grant, the Breakfast Club Outreach will be able to offer meal options that are healthier than the coffee and doughnuts they have been able to provide over the past year.

Each of these organizations presented a unique project idea that will benefit a broad number of people in our local community. Both of these groups have shown a culture of caring for populations often overlooked or disregarded.

It is New Leaf Market Co-op’s pleasure to be a part of such great efforts and we look forward to seeing the good that they will each accomplish over the next year!

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Planning For Thanksgiving Reprinted by permission from StrongerTogether.coop.

Find articles about our food and where it comes from, recipes and a whole lot more at www.strongertogether.coop.

Thanksgiving gatherings don’t need to be elaborate or stressful. Whether you’re entertaining a couple or a crowd, your co-op can help you with planning and ingredients, or ready-to-eat holiday meals, pies and sides. Here are a few ideas to get you started!

Great beginnings Set out a tray or two of snacks before the main meal; it’s a great way to welcome guests.

• Fresh dates served with a spiced, roasted nut mix • Artisanal cheese tray of local cheeses, with fine flatbread crackers and crostini • Crispy raw vegetables and a selection of dips, like soft chèvre blended with herbs, hummus with a

per person

swirl of fresh or prepared pesto, or garlicky aioli • Meat or veggie paté, sausage bites, cooked shrimp and smoked fish with spicy mustard sauce and baguette slices Delicious desserts An alternative (or addition) to the traditional pie makes for a memorable ending.

• Homemade brownies topped with mint or vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce • A selection of chocolate truffles served with freshly-baked cookies • Warm Brie glazed with apricot preserves and sprinkled with toasted pecans or walnuts How much food will you need?

These general guidelines will help you plan the correct amount of food to make or purchase.

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Gingerbread Cookies Makes 48 3-inch cookies. Prep time: 1 hour

Sugar & Spice Spice up your holiday spread with these much-loved classic treats.

Recipes by Robin Asbell

1 1⁄2 cups unbleached flour 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 ⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1 ⁄4 teaspoon baking powder 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 ⁄4 cup light brown sugar 1 ⁄2 cup molasses 1 large egg Royal Icing 2 cups powdered sugar, approximately 1 large pasteurized egg white or 2 1⁄2 tablespoons meringue powder 1 ⁄4 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons water, approximately 1. In a large bowl, mix together flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices. Using a stand mixer or an electric beater, cream butter until soft, then add brown sugar and beat until well-mixed. Add molasses and beat, scrape down and add egg, beat again until combined. Stir in the flour mixture.

Divide dough into four rectangular pieces, place between sheets of parchment and roll out ¼" thick. Stack sheets of dough on a baking pan and chill for 3 hours.

2. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lay sheets of dough on counter, remove top layer of parchment and use a cookie cutter to cut into shapes. Using a thin spatula, transfer cookies to parchment-lined baking sheets. Repeat process with scraps.

3. Bake 12 minutes, switching the pans between oven racks halfway through. When cookies are puffed and look dry, remove and cool on the pan for five minutes, then move cookies to a cooling rack.

4. Using a stand mixer or electric beater, mix powdered sugar with egg white or meringue powder. Mix in lemon juice and water, a tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency. Transfer icing to a piping bag with a small round tip and use to draw outlines on the cookies.

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Poppy Seed Rugelach

Chocolate Glazed Nut Brittle

Makes 24 cookies. Prep time: 6 hours (includes chilling); 1 hour active

Servings: Makes 2 1⁄2 lbs. (approx. 27 servings). Prep time: 1 hour; 20 minutes active

1 1⁄2 sticks butter, room temperature 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 2 cups flour 1 ⁄2 cup sugar 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 cup poppy seeds 1 ⁄4 cup milk 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons raisins, chopped 1 ⁄2 teaspoon lemon zest

2 cups sugar 1 ⁄2 cup water 1 stick unsalted butter 1 ⁄3 cup light corn syrup 1 ⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 2 1⁄2 cups roasted salted peanuts or cashews plus an optional 1⁄4 cup, finely chopped 8 ounces dark chocolate, melted 1. Line a large sheet pan with a rim with parchment paper.

2. In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, water, butter and corn syrup and bring to a boil to create caramel. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the caramel is light brown and registers 300°F on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully stir in the baking soda.

The mixture will bubble. Stir in the nuts, then immediately scrape the brittle onto the prepared baking sheet. Using the back of a large spoon (oil it lightly if it sticks), spread the brittle into a thin, even layer. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.

3. Spread melted chocolate over the brittle, sprinkle with the finely chopped nuts, if using, then chill. Break the brittle into large shards.

Store in airtight containers for up to two weeks.

1. Cream butter and cream cheese together until fluffy. Add flour, sugar, salt and beat to combine.

Form 2 disks, wrap in plastic wrap; chill 4 hours.

2. In a coffee grinder, grind poppy seeds coarsely then heat in a pan with milk, honey, raisins and zest. Stir over medium-low until thickened, approx. 20 minutes, then cool completely.

3. Preheat oven to 325ºF and line two sheet pans with parchment. Roll out dough to make two 12" rounds about 1⁄8" thick, then spread each with half the filling. Use a pizza cutter to cut each round in 12 wedges. Roll up each piece from the wide end, bend in tips to make a crescent. Place on pan, chill 1 hour.

4. Bake for 40 minutes, switching the pans between 5. oven racks halfway through. When done, cool cookies on pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks.

Rugelach, a traditional Jewish treat, can also be filled with chocolate chips, walnuts, marzipan or fruit preserves.

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A recipe of decadent brittle makes wonderful gifts, a little goes a long way!

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Tasty (and Tasteful) Kitchen Gifts ‘Tis the season of giving. And nothing feels quite so jolly good as sharing a great gift with a loved one. Do you have someone on your list who loves food? Well, look no further.

No matter the level of foodie passion—beginner cook or master home chef—everyone can appreciate a thoughtful gift that invigorates the senses and warms the heart. Here are some tasty, tasteful kitchen gift ideas to get you started:

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Reprinted by permission from StrongerTogether.coop.

Find articles about our food and where it comes from, recipes and a whole lot more at www.strongertogether.coop.

Adapted by Asari Fletcher, New Leaf Market Co-op Branding Director.

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1. Specialty chocolate Add a little sweetness to your gift repertoire with chocolate. It can be as easy as a smooth, rich milk chocolate bar, or you can seek out an unexpected flavor combo with oomph like dark chocolate and chili peppers. You can find many varieties of fair trade chocolate bars at food co-ops, often in pretty packaging.

Wrap them in cheesecloth and twine for a perfect stocking stuffer. Or if you're feeling more hands-on, you can make your own chocolate treats packaged up snugly in a candy box or cookie tin.

2. Gourmet coffee/tea There may be no better way to greet a snowy morning than with a warm, earthy mug of fair trade coffee or tea. Coffee, like other agricultural crops, is harvested at different times of the year and in different areas of the globe. For the freshest varieties in this chilly season of the U.S., look for South American coffees from Peru or Bolivia, or on the other side of the globe, Papua New Guinea. As for tea, this time of year, it’s easy to find festive, seasonal flavors like herbal cranberry spice or peppermint. Or you can look to cold-weather classics like Irish breakfast, Masala chai, Yunnan black, jasmine, or a traditional Earl Grey. If you'd like a slightly DIY gift, stop by the bulk aisle of your local co-op and see what kind of teas are in stock. Try making your own tea sampler with a few cute jars and tea balls, secured with ribbons!

3. DIY mixes and treats Nothing says happy holidays like a homemade gift—and there are lots of DIY eats you can whip up in the kitchen! If you’re looking for ways to narrow your options, making a mix that will last longer than a few days will help spread holiday cheer throughout the season. Try making your own spices, salts, jam or fruit preserves, or yummy herb spreads. Consider packaging them in a handsome glass bottle that can be reused. Or, try making a beloved holiday treat like brittle this year and gift your creations in a unique cookie jar.

4. Local products gift basket Thoughtful gift baskets can be as fun to arrange as they are to receive—let your creativity shine.

5. Co-op gift card Consider including a gift card to your local food co-op as the perfect accompaniment to any holiday greeting card or basket. Beyond providing fresh, local, and nutritious groceries for any age, co-ops are home to endless ideas for adventurous, DIY creations. Does your loved one enjoy making innovative entrees or infusing their own oils, or are they looking to start trying? Give the gift of inspiration with this passport to culinary exploration.

A delicious, happy holiday season to you and yours!

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Pump up the Jam and Cheese In search of an appetizer for easy entertaining? Pairing jam and cheese offers endless possibilities.

A strong combination

By Mandy Makinen

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n the tradition of foods that hit that harmonious spot between sweet and salty comes an idea so easy, so elegant, yet based on two staples most Americans have on hand: cheese and jam. This may sound like an unlikely duet, but after you sample a few of these pairings you might just change your tune.

These combinations work for an elegant cheese plate, served with crackers or slices of baguette, but some pairings are also nice for a jazzed-up grilled cheese sandwich. While most jams and jellies are made with fruits, savory preserves like pepper jelly, tomato jam and red onion marmalade are also excellent natural pairs for a variety of cheeses.

Look for these specialty items in the jams and jellies aisle, but be sure to check out the cheese department for unique spreads as well.

Generally speaking, strongly flavored cheeses pair well with assertively flavored jams, and the opposite is also true: Mild cheeses marry well with delicately flavored jams. If you neglect this rule, you run the risk of one flavor dominating, thus losing some of that magic that happens when good flavors complement each other. Try these assertive combinations: Bold pairings Blue cheese or Gouda with marmalade, black currant, peach, plum, or red onion jam Aged cheddar with apple jelly, apple butter, huckleberry or tomato jam Manchego cheese with blueberry jam or its traditional Spanish pairing, quince jelly (membrillo)

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Easy, breezy brie

Go for the goat

Cheesy dessert ideas

Similar to goat cheese, the mild flavor and luxurious mouthfeel of brie cheese pairs well with nearly any sweet or savory jam. When in doubt, go with red fruits:

Fresh goat cheese, or chevre, seems like it was made for jam — a spreadable, smooth cheese with just enough tang to keep it on the savory side. In a pinch, nearly all jams pair with goat cheese, here are a few favorites:

Mascarpone, a rich and smooth fresh Italian cheese, is delicious with just about any jam. It’s less tangy and more spreadable than cream cheese and has a mild, creamy flavor. Here are some suggestions for pairing this delectable cheese:

Brie and red fruits Goat cheese combos Brie and strawberry jam is a perennial favorite with or without a glass of Champagne Brie and cherry preserves — try them baked together in puff pastry Brie with red currant jelly is perfect on a fresh baguette

Elegant desserts Goat cheese and fig jam (add caramelized onions and you’ve got the makings of a sandwich)

Mascarpone with blueberry jam and fresh baguette or brioche buns

Goat cheese with cranberry sauce or jelly is excellent on a turkey sandwich

Mascarpone with strawberry jam and shortbread cookies

Goat cheese and marmalade (orange, lemon or grapefruit)

Mascarpone with lemon curd and oat crackers

You can experiment with new combinations using whatever cheeses and preserves you have on hand at home until you find the combo that hits all the right notes.

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Toasting To The New Year

According to the Brewers Association, the professional organization for small and independent craft brewers, here are the things that set craft brewers apart:

Size Craft brewers are small, producing less than 6 million barrels of beer a year. This means that while the big-name beer brands might try to produce a “craft” label to capitalize on the trend, they’re not true craft beers.

Independence Once again, craft beers are not the big-name players. Less than 25% of their operations can be controlled or owned by a member of the alcohol industry (unless that member is another craft brewer).

Looking for a spirited way to ring in the New Year but don’t want champagne?

Then try a craft beer this year!

Tradition & Innovation Craft brewers create the majority of their beers using traditional and/or innovative ingredients. Many craft beers are a blend of both, using traditional ingredients as a base and adding an innovative twist. Some craft brewers look to history to find flavors and ingredients that once were common, but have fallen out of favor, giving their beers a taste that modern consumers might think of as new. (In other words, you could say they’re having their beer and drinking it, too.)

By Brittany Grimmer

What Makes A Craft Beer?

If you’ve been paying any attention over the past couple years, you’ve probably noticed that the market for craft beer in the United States is exploding. But while you’ve probably heard of craft beer – you may have even enjoyed a brew or two – you still might not be sure what a craft beer is or what makes it different from other types of beer.

If you have read through this and are thinking that genuine craft beers must be hard to find, well, think again. The Brewers Association estimates that the majority of Americans live within 10 miles of a craft brewer. And here in the Tallahassee, FL area, you don’t have to go far to find a great selection of craft beers. We have a huge variety right on our shelves.

So there you have it – the quick and dirty definition of craft beer, as put forth by the Brewers Association. Of course, we understand that you still might have questions – but you don’t have to worry.

Just stop into our store. Our helpful associates would be happy to answer all of your questions and point the way toward a brew you might like to try!

This article was originally published on http:// www.newleafmarket.coop on February 27, 2018.

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Get To Know Our Bag It Forward Recipients New Leaf Market Co-op is always excited to double its efforts to reduce waste while also supporting local organizations and non-profits that make Tallahassee the amazing community it is. This holiday season is no different.

During the months of November and December, we will be taking donations and highlighting our Bag It Forward recipients.

Did you know: In 2018 Second Harvest will deliver enough nutritious food for over 7.4 million free meals, an increase of 51% (+2.27 million meals) from 2015.

Learn more about American’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend by visiting their website at http://www. fightinghunger.org/ December Recipient: Leon County Humane Society Formed in 1960, the Leon County Humane Society (LCHS) has since been dedicated to matching families with homeless pets and educating the community about responsible pet ownership, including spaying and neutering. Each year, LCHS rescues over 600 animals and provides assistance to pet owners in the form of spay/neuter vouchers and pet food. LCHS is active in the community and leads humane education efforts in Tallahassee.

Did you know: The Leon County Humane Society is Tallahassee's largest no-kill, non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to saving Tallahassee's homeless pets by educating our community about responsible pet ownership and reducing pet overpopulation through programs like Spay/ Neuter, Rescue Ride, and Humane Education.

November Recipient: American’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend Established in 1982 as the Food Bank of Tallahassee, we began by picking up prepared and perishable foods at local restaurants and grocery stores (“food rescue”). In 1986 they joined America's Second Harvest – the Nation’s Food Bank Network, now called Feeding America, which enabled them to obtain and distribute non-perishable donations The organization’s service area includes the eleven counties of the Big Bend, including Leon, Jefferson, Taylor, Wakulla, Gadsden, Jackson, Liberty, Madison, Calhoun, Franklin, and Gulf Counties.

Learn more about the Leon County Humane Society by visiting their website at https:// www.lchs.info/ To learn more about the Bag It Forward donation program or to nominate your favorite local charity/non-profit organizations please visit: http://www.newleafmarket.coop/about/ bag-it-forward

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Everyone can shop at New Leaf Market Co-op, and anyone can become an owner.

Join more than 12,000 of your friends and neighbors in owning New Leaf Market Co-op. Although you don’t have to be an owner to shop, we think the benefits of ownership are pretty great. Get owner coupons and discounts, keep more money in our community, and invest in a business that will always be locally-owned. Join us!

Why Join?

• Benefits starting with only $25 investment.

• Receive new owner bonus coupons when you join.

• Save 10% off on all case purchases.

• Receive your share of the profits during profitable years with patronage dividends.

• Shape the future of your co-op by attending the Annual Meeting and participating in focus groups and surveys.

• Vote in our annual Board of Directors elections or run for an open seat on the board.

• Enjoy BIG discounts four times a year and Owner Deals sales. Stock up to save!

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How it Works • Join in-store or online.

• Receive Owner Deals sales and discounts after first equity payment of $25. Remaining $75 is paid in annual installments of $25.

• Receive new owner packet bonus coupons.

• Provide your owner information to your cashier on each shopping trip to track your patronage.

• Fully invested owners receive patronage rebate proportional to the amount you spent at the Co-op during profitable years.

Community Benefits • Create a vibrant local economy that puts people before profits and keeps profits within the community.

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• Share the knowledge about health, nutrition, local farmers, and great food with newsletters from New Leaf Market Co-op.

• Support local producers while enjoying more than 900 fresh, healthy, and sustainable food items and other products.

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