January 2026 Newsletter
Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, we’re feeling incredibly grateful for this community. Last year was filled with local flavors, new connections and shared successes, and we are so excited to keep that momentum going as we grow together in the year ahead!
A look back at 2025 milestones:
✔️ 1 Year in Our New Home: We’ve officially spent a full year in our new location!
✔️ 24 New Members: A huge welcome to those who joined the co-op last year!
✔️ New Store Manager: We added a part-time manager to our team to better support our growth!
Thank you for continuing to be a part of Graze’s success!
🗓️ Save the Date: Annual Member Meeting
It’s almost time for our Annual Member Meeting! This is our most important gathering of the year—a time to celebrate our milestones, review our impact, and look toward the future. We will be sharing the official date, time, and location details in your inbox very soon. You won't want to miss it!
🗳️ Help Shape Our Future: Join the Board
Graze is built on the vision and dedication of its members. To help steer our co-op toward our 2026 goals, we are in need of additional Board Members! Serving on the board is a meaningful way to influence the strategic direction of the co-op, advocate for local food systems and sustainability, and connect with fellow community leaders. Interested in learning more? Email contact@graze.coop for more information, or fill out a Board Member application here.
🌟 Co-op Pop-up Vendors
We’re excited to welcome local artisans, bakers, and makers for co-op pop-ups! Here’s who you can find popping up at Graze in January!
Saturday, January 17: Wolf’em Down Dog Treats 🐶
Treat your furry friends to all natural and delicious snacks. Made right here in Minnesota!
Saturday, January 31: Peep and Petal 🍪
Located between St. James & La Salle, MN, this mother-daughter flower farm will be bringing some of their favorite farm stand items! Cosmic Brownie Cookies, Muffins, Sourdough Flights, Dinner Rolls, Chocolate Chip Cookies and maybe even some dahlia cuttings?!
Store Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 2 PM - 6 PM
Saturdays: 9 AM - 12 PM
Your active participation as a member-owner is crucial to our cooperative's success. With 100% member ownership, your investment helps us provide access to high-quality, local, and organic food sourced from regional farmers and producers.
Together, we’re cultivating a more sustainable food economy!
Graze Board of Directors
Amy Gulden
Jessica Wesselmann
Krystle Weymann