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IOWA CITY, IOWA (July 1, 2010) – Ready for your co-op close-up? This September, individuals over the age of 18 are invited to submit short, up-to-2-minute videos in the My Co-op Rocks Video Contest, a nationwide contest in which food co-op fans share all the reasons their co-op rocks. Submissions will be accepted online beginning Sept. 1 at www.MyCoopRocks.coop with $3,000 in prizes – including two new Apple iPads – to be awarded to the best videos in “People’s Choice” and “Judges’ Choice” categories.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa – June 22, 2010 – National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services cooperative for 114 natural food co-ops nationwide, applauds yesterday's U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the USDA ban on the deregulation of Monsanto’s genetically engineered (GE), Roundup Ready alfalfa for widespread commercial use.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (June 1, 2010) -- Love exploring local foods and ready to become a full-on locavore? Or, simply want to experience the flavorful, healthful and economic benefits of eating local? This summer, co-op grocers nationwide are joining to help people do both with Eat Local, America!
Great people. Great food. Support for local producers. These are just a few of the reasons people listed last year for why their co-op rocks. Our second My Co-op Rocks! video contest opens September 1, 2010. Check out the details now at MyCoopRocks.coop and get those cameras rolling!
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