supplier quotes about our store

With high fuel prices and an uncertain economy, there is no better time to support area businesses and local farmers. Just Local Food has always used this philosophy and it makes good sense. Today more than ever, consumers want to know and enjoy knowing where there food comes from and once again Just Local Food makes this possible. Their staff is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Their presence in the community is greatly appreciated by the many people who visit the farmers market and their service to our local consumers is a valuable asset which will only continue to increase in value as time goes by. I appreciate the economic and environmental impact they are making in our area and want to Thank them for making a positive difference. Steve Pechacek Next Generation Organic Dairy

Just a few short years ago Aaron contacted Beaver Creek Ranch to enquire if we would sell him some meat products. He further stated his idea of direct delivery was relatively new but he was willing to work towards its success. He went on to say that a “store” would be a long term goal. Beaver Creek made its first delivery in one small box; now two or more moves later Just Local Food has not only proven its success but the working relationship that Beaver Creek has had with Just Local Food continues to grow as well. Congratulations to Just Local Food, success to the staff and the community! Doug & Kathy Anderson Beaver Creek Ranch

We think Just Local Food is awesome. Just Local Food has been a very supportive customer of our coffee. We really appreciate Just Local Foodsmission of selling both healthy and local foods in the Eau Claire area. The home delivery model of Just Local Food is very innovative and a great way to reach a larger customer base. We really value Just Local Food as a customer. We know they will do great in a larger storefront. Jody Slocum Farmer to Farmer

We at Coon Creek Family Farm consider it an honor and a priviledge to work with the fine folks at Just Local Food. Their committment to local food is a great asset to the entire Chippewa Valley. We greatly appreciate all they do! Vince and Julie Maro

When we started up 4 years ago, Just Local Food had been a great help in getting our name out there. Just Local Food is the smallest retail location we supply but they have outsold all of the other locations. Virgil Gingerbread Jersey Cheese

Just Local Food has polished up the old slogan “purveyor of fine foods” and it given new meaning. We are pleased to have played a small part. Helen Wheatfield Hill Organics

Just Local Food is a great place to stop at and shop. They have a big selection of fresh and natural food and products. It is a great outlet for us to sell our products at. The owner/employees are always very friendly and helpful when you are there. It's a great store and we are very pleased to be a part of it. Doug Sjostrom Honey Hill Apiary.

Sno Pac Foods has been doing business with Just Local Food for over 4 years distributing our organic frozen vegetables. They are a great account for us. They are friendly, easy to work with and they provide a great service to their customers by providing local and organic products to their customers at affordable prices. We wish them well. Peter Gengler, Sno Pac Foods, Inc. Caledonia, MN

“Just Local Food is the Juggernaut of beer sales” Chris Furthermore Beer

“Just Local Food is the highest seller of Viking Beer in my region” beer rep

saturday sample and farmer showcase

Coming up this Saturday January 24 we'll be serving up white bison chili starting around 11am. Please stop by to meet our bison supplier of many years, the Filla family of Golden Hills. Their animals live in the beautiful valleys south of Osseo. They are one of the only certified organic bison producers in our area. We carry a variety of meat cuts cuts including the ever popular ground bison.

kombucha

We've got the first two varieties of Kombucha in the store for you. We are still looking for alternate suppliers and finding ways to get quality kombucha at fair prices. In our refrigerated section we have GT's Original and Citrus varieties. These are added to other tea options in the cooler, including sweet leaf teas and guayaki yerba mate.

Kombucha: The kombucha culture, sometimes mistakenly referred to as a mushroom, is a symbiotic colony of yeast and bacteria (the friendly type). Kombucha Tea is made by combining the culture, with a mixture of black tea, and sugar. The ingredients are allowed to "ferment", usually from 7-10 days. The resulting beverage contains dozens of elements, many of which are known to promote healing for a variety of conditions. Traditionally, Kombucha use has spread (for over 2000 years) by the passing of Kombucha Cultures from family to family, and friend to friend.

Just Local Food has been working with a local entrepreneur looking to bottle locally made kombucha - stay tuned for that! Until then, please enjoy the commercial varieties we now have available if you're not making it yourself.

bulk coffee

Sales of our bulk coffee have been good. And that's good for you, because it means our bins have fresh beans in them. And fresh coffee tastes better.

Farmer to Farmer French roast continues to be our best seller, although medium is giving it a run for the money. These are both guatemalan beans brough tto us via Farmer to Farmer, a locally based non-profit organization that works directly with the communities around Lake Atitlan.
Bike Fuel and WHYS radio blend are our selections from Just Coffee. What is Bike Fuel? Our new improved blend combines the chocolaty smoothness of our light Bolivian coffee from AIPEP, with the smoky richness of our Super Dark from Chiapas, Mexico. An electrifying blend sure to get your motor running. This coffee is organic, shade grown, and always 100% fair trade.

And did we mention we'd be overjoyed to grind your coffee for you? Just ask and we'll fire up the antique grinder behind the counter a make a ruckus on your behalf. For your convenience we do have new and used coffee bags, and we welcome you to bring your own container for your bulk purchase.

We also have a wide variety of packaged whole bean fresh roasted coffee, now located an aisle away from the bulk.

produce

Now that football is pretty much over, it's OK for you packer fans to try out some viking purple potatoes. Organically grown in Wisconsin by Blackberry Hills. We also have their red skinned sangria and yellow nicolai potatoes. We also have plenty of Harmony Valley Soup Mix in 3# bags - inside each one: Carrots, parsnips, turnips, rutabaga, celeriac or sunchokes. Don't forget local mississippi greens grown by Gail up in Barron! (give a little shout to send some sunshine their way!) These are the healthiest most nutritious thing you can get - a mixture of over ten varieties of leafy greens and herbs. Fresh rosemary too.

Minneola tangelos. Giant pomelos. Yellow "cheddar" cauliflower. Fresh deep green leafy chard. Three kinds of organic apples. Sunburst and satsumas are almost out. Plenty more citrus yet to come this season!

A Seed rack for your gardens is on order and soon to come...

This week's featured supplier is Blackberry Hills . This family farm has been bringing late season potatoes and onions for us all to enjoy. Thanks, Hermann's, for the wonderful food!

Blackberry Hills Farm
Blackberry Community Farm is located in Otter Creek Township, Dunn County, Wisconsin. Our family farm is a 30-acre homestead surrounded by woods. It consists of: a mixed orchard; flower, herb and vegetable gardens; honeybee yard; berry patches; beautiful rolling hills; and woods with abundant wildlife. 2009 will be our 19th season doing organic farming and the 14th season of CSA farming.

yellow chips

We are now back in fruitful supply of Whole Grain Milling Co. organic yellow corn chips. We apologize for any symptoms of withdrawal you may have experienced during our outage of these delicious chips, our best selling grocery product. If you haven't tried these tortilla chips, please treat yourself to a bag next time you're in the store, or add a bag (or three) to your home delivery order. In addition to being outright delicious, they are also perfectly nutritious. WGM Yellow chips are made from specially chosen organic yellow corn grown carefully on the Hilgendorf's farm in Southern Minnesota. Made fresh on a regular basis and brought directly to us, we're proud to sell thousands of bags of these chips every year!

Other favorites in stock: Beaver Creek Ranch spinach cured bacon. Farmer to Farmer french roast. Cultural Revolution yogurts. Viking Brewery JuleOl. Watkins Oberli Grade A Maple Syrup quarts.

Now Taking Resumes!

Hola Amigas y Amigos!

I'm happy to announce that we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals with interest and experience in the following ways:

~in store and market customer service shifts
~various departmental and committee work
~business management and co-ownership
~weekend and evening help

Part-time positions may grow into a full-time opportunity. After a 90 day training period, workers may be invited to become worker/owners.

If interested, please submit a resume ASAP! (we'll be taking applications until February 1st)

Please include on your resume:
~Work Experience
~Interests in particular store departments
~Collective/Cooperative / Group involvement
~General availability including number of hours per week and times available (i.e. week days, weekends, day or evening)

Please email, drop off, or mail your resume to:

Just Local Food Cooperative
1117 South Farwell Street
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701
715.552.3366