In-Season Produce Dried mixed wild mushrooms in a jar (wild, so not certified organic) from Organic Antics
Shiitake mushrooms, oyster and shiitake mushroom kits, dried reishi mushrooms from Cascadia Mushrooms
Apple cider (not organic) from Cedardale Orchards
Pea shoots, spicy mix microgreens, mild microgreens, red kohlrabi, radish, and pea shoot microgreens (not certified organic) from Dahlia Depot
Dragon mix microgreens, broccoli microgreens, red cabbage microgreens, kale mix microgreens from Tops and Bottoms
Skagit Fruit & Veggie Prescription Program We’re happy to announce that the Co-op is now participating in the Skagit Fruit & Veggie Prescription Program (Skagit FVRx)! Coordinated through United General District 304, Skagit FVRx is a free, year-long healthy eating program that supports families with vouchers (FVRx Bucks) to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, along with supporting nutrition education and connections to local resources for healthy eating and active living. Skagit FVRx takes a new approach to helping people lead healthier lives by providing access to nourishing foods and supporting people on the path to well-being. With Skagit FVRx, United General has partnered with PeaceHealth and Sea Mar clinics in Skagit to provide alternative approaches to managing diet-related chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. When given the power to buy and eat more fresh, healthy produce, individuals are able to prevent, and in some cases, reverse risks for chronic disease. Eligible participants receive prescriptions in the form of paper vouchers called FVRx Bucks that can be used to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs at select stores. The 2022 program runs from January through December and provides up to $150 in FVRx Bucks per month ($30 per month per person in the household) along with helpful nutrition information and easy recipes. And FVRx isn’t just about long-term health. Participants have also described feeling more satisfied in their lives overall because they have enough energy for the day-to-day activities that matter to them. As part of our goal to provide good food at a good price and increase healthy food access for everyone, we’re excited to be one of the places Skagit FVRx participants can come to find fresh fruits and veggies. Info via unitedgeneral.org/fvrx
Bagged rainbow beets, bulk beets, purple and savoy cabbage, radicchio, kohlrabi, winter squash from Boldly Grown Farm
Cubed Sugar Hubbard squash from Sherman’s Pioneer Farm
Shallots, green cabbage, Savoy cabbage, January King Savoy cabbage, winter squash from Hedlin Family Farms
Leeks, parsnips, cabbage, and daffodils from Ralph’s Greenhouse
Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady, Braeburn, Granny Smith, and Honeycrisp apples from Brownfield Orchards
Assorted winter squash from Well Fed Farm
Sunflower sprouts
from Moondance Farm
Sunchokes
from Southern Exposure
Honeycrisp apple cider from Sauk Farm
Our produce department.
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