Willy Street Co-op Reader
It's a great day to be at Epic's staff farmers' market from 11-2pm!
If you are on campus, check us out by Deep Space to get our house-made iced teas & coffee as well as strawberry rhubarb scones! We are also excited to feature local produce from Harmony Valley Farm in Viroqua, WI (ramps & chives) and Scenic Ridge Farm in Mt. Hope, WI (spinach).
If you aren't on campus, the local ramps, chives, and spinach are all available at our stores. 😉
Sale + coupon 👀
Waterloo Sparkling Water 12-packs are on Co-op Deals and they have a coupon! Everyone can save up to $2.30 through June 20th, while supplies last.
Interested in seeing what else is on Co-op Deals? Go to www.willystreet.coop/coop-deals or the 🔗 in our bio.
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Join veteran herbalist Linda Conroy for a fun and engaging plant walk. 🌿
You will learn to identify wild plants of the season that can be used for food and medicine—and leave with a deeper appreciation for the abundance of natural resources growing all around us!
Go to www.willystreet.coop/classes-and-events or the Classes 🔗 in our bio to get signed up!
Date: Thursday, May 15
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Willy Street Co-op North
2817 N Sherman Ave
Madison, WI 53704 United States
Cost: $28 for Owners; $38 for non-owners
Ages: 5+; adult supervision required
Instructor: Linda Conroy
Moonwise Herbs
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Your local influencers are back and suggesting things you never knew you needed or wanted ❤
See all our May Staff Picks at www.willystreet.coop/staff-picks-may-2025 or go to the 🔗 in our bio.
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Our last "signs of spring" for the season—local ramps and local asparagus are in!
Harmony Valley Farm in Viroqua is supplying our stores with organic ramps. These iconic spring plants—AKA wild onions—have a flavor that is a unique blend of garlic and onion and are very versatile.
Olden Organics in Ripon and Tipi Produce in Evansville are supplying our stores with their beautiful asparagus. It's incredibly fresh, crisp, and tender, and great on the grill! The local season is short, so 'spring' into your preferred Willy Street location and pick some up today!
Did you see our asparagus quiche recipe video earlier this week? If not, check out the links in our bio!
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Every second Saturday of May is World Fair Trade Day—a time to shine a spotlight on the transformative power of the Fair Trade business model and its positive impact on people’s lives and communities.
In our feature article for May, Megan Minnick explores the evolving landscape of the Fair Trade movement, highlighting how cooperative models in countries like Indonesia, Togo, and Guatemala empower farmers—especially women—to improve their livelihoods through community, education, and sustainable practices. These efforts are supported by Fair Trade systems that provide stable pricing, direct buyer relationships, and environmental standards.
The piece also traces the history of Fair Trade, from its post-WWII origins to the present-day complexity of multiple certifying bodies like Fairtrade International, Fair Trade USA, and Fair for Life. While these systems aim to ensure ethical practices, the rise of Authentic or Direct Fair Trade—used by small brands like Just Coffee and Rishi Tea—offers a transparent, certification-free alternative that often exceeds official standards.
We hope this article makes it a little easier to understand what's behind the Fair Trade labels and how your purchases impact and support the systems—certified or not—that truly benefit producers and promote equity in global trade.
To read the full article go to www.willystreet.coop/reader/may-2025/fair-trade-untangled-a-look-behind-the-labels/ or click the May Reader 🔗 in our bio.
#worldfairtradeday #willystreetcoop
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Locations
Willy East
1221 Williamson St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-6776
Open 7:30am-9:00pm daily
Central Office
1457 East Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53703
Office: (608) 251-0884
Fax: (608) 251-3121
Willy North
2817 N Sherman Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 471-4422
Open 7:30am-9:00pm daily
Willy West
6825 University Ave.
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 284-7800
Open 7:30am-9:00pm daily
Aubergine: a Willy Street Co-op Community Space
1226 Williamson St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 400-9480
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am-2pm; other days/times by appointment.
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