The many facets and community-building features of consumer food co-ops today, from continuing and children’s education to community giving and non-profit arms are described. Also described are the workplace and business values of co-ops and the differences seen in college town co-ops. Co-op governance and ownership is described, as well as low-income engagement and response, diversity, environmental initiatives, and activism.
Jon Steinman is the producer and host of Deconstructing Dinner, the internationally syndicated radio show and podcast (2006-2010) and streaming television series. Jon coordinates and curates the annual Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival and was an elected director from 2006-2016 of the Kootenay Co-op, Canada’s largest independent retail consumer food co-op, serving as Board President from 2014-2016. He lives in Nelson, BC.
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This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada. Ce projet est financé en partie par le gouvernement du Canada.