The Co-op Scoop

The author of Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants joins us for an exploration into the role that grocery stores play in our food culture and how food co-ops can help us imagine a better world. Jon’s book was released in 2019, and he went on a tour of 125 food co-ops across the US and Canada, including a stop here in Sacramento.

Richards Ranch is a family operation based in Yuba County, California that has been in operation for four generations. Their cattle are grass-fed and grass-finished, certified by the American Grassfed Association, and the first beef company on the west coast to receive the Savory Institute’s Ecological Outcome Verified certificate.

Soil Born Farms is an urban farm that has provided fresh organic produce to the Sacramento region for nearly 20 years. But Soil Born is much more than a working farm, it’s an educational hub in the community, offering training and inspiration to aspiring farmers, home gardeners, teachers, cooks, herbalists, and kids of all ages. Join us as we speak with Janet and Shawn about the farm's humble beginnings, its role as a center for food, health and the environment, and the impact it has had on t...