July 2026 Newsletter
Happy July! Summer is officially in full swing, so grab a cold drink, settle into a shady spot, and dive into this month’s updates—including an exciting new local partnership, your summer essentials shopping list and upcoming co-op pop-ups!
We 💚 Local: Stone Hearth Bread & Baked Goods at Graze!
We’re so excited to announce a new partnership with Stone Hearth Farm & Garden [Madelia, MN]! While you might already recognize them for their beautiful, fresh-cut flowers, they also whip up incredible baked goods! Starting Thursday, July 9, we will bring their scratch-made goodness straight to our shelves. Stop by every Thursday to pick up a delicious selection of their artisan treats, including sourdough bread, fresh-baked scones, cookies, and granola.
☀️ Stock Up on Summer Essentials
Whether you’re heading to a backyard BBQ, hitting the hiking trails, or just soaking up the sun, the co-op has your summer essentials shopping list covered!
🌿 Alternative Roots Farm herbal bug and tick spray help keep bugs away, naturally!
🧼 Clean up after outdoor adventures with YULA [Herbal Beauty] all-natural soaps - free of artificial fragrances, colors, and preservatives.
🏖️ Plus sunscreen and all your favorite seasonal must-haves!
🍗 Where’s the Chicken? A Quick Update
Part of the joy of prioritizing local sourcing is knowing exactly where our food comes from. But working with local, smaller-scale suppliers can sometimes mean navigating fluctuations in availability. Unfortunately, our local chicken vendor, Kadejan, is currently unable to fulfill our orders. We know many of you rely on us for your weekly staples, and we sincerely apologize for this temporary gap on our shelves. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate these supply fluctuations!
We are actively searching for alternative chicken partners to meet our needs. If you know of a local supplier who shares our co-op values and uses a licensed facility for wholesale processing, please let us know at contact@graze.coop.
🌟 Co-op Pop-up Vendors
🧁 Mrs. B’s Bakery will be popping-up on Thursday, July 23! A New Ulm home-based bakery specializing in delicious gluten and dairy-friendly treats made with care.
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
Zach Bernardson
Amy Gulden
Brady Murphy
Jessica Wesselmann
Krystle Weymann