We asked the 10 board nominees a few questions so that our member-owners can get to know them a bit better!

At the October 6 membership meeting, Bethlehem Food Co-Op members will have the opportunity to vote for the first elected board. The following individuals have accepted nominations to run for a seat on the board.

While it's too early to say exactly which vendors will have goods at our co-op, we've begun forming relationships with local farmers and producers. Co-operators, meet Stephanie Angstadt, of Valley Milkhouse!

Around the world, cooperatives follow a set of operating guidelines which harken back to 1844. That's when a group of citizens—merchants and peasants—decided to pool their money together and open a store for themselves. This allowed them to take advantage of economies of scale they'd never be able to touch. We call these folks the "Rochdale Pioneers," and we call the guidelines they set forth the "Rochdale Principles."

When envisioning a beekeeper, my initial thoughts are of an eccentric bearded man, looking something like a 1970s-era Pete Seeger, sprightly jumping from hive to hive, enjoying life and all it has to offer on his lovely rural farm. In actuality, beekeepers come in all shapes and sizes, as proven by Megan Paska.

At the June 2014 board meeting, after reviewing fantastic candidates, the board unanimously approved the appointment of Gary Warren to the interim co-op board.

Do you remember that time you were sitting on your couch, minding your own business when your doorbell unexpectedly rings?

Word around town was that the Taza Truck, a new food truck serving authentic Egyptian dishes, is a fantastic place to grab lunch. Taza, meaning fresh, is an apt name for the food truck.

Caffeine. It is the most widely consumed drug on the planet, yet many of us know next to nothing about it.

Due to one of our board members starting a new journey in her life on the opposite side of the country (we'll miss you, Amber!!), the Bethlehem Food Co-Op is seeking an interim board member to serve the organization.