New Water Dispensers at Oryana

We are thrilled to report that we have switched to a new water provider, FreshPure, whose machines supply 3 different types of water: reverse osmosis, alkaline, and deionized (similar to distilled.)

Co-ops in World War II

October is National Co-op Month, a celebration of all things co-op. With this in mind, it’s fitting to remember a unique piece of history that unfolded during World War II in the U.S., co-ops in Japanese internment camps.

Black Star Farm

Welcome to our newest local turkey provider, Black Star Farm in Manton, Michigan. (No relation to Black Star Farms in Leelanau County.)

Wine & Cheese Tasting

Join us on Saturday, September 28, 3-5 pm for a wine and cheese tasting at Oryana West! Everyone (over 21) is welcome!

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month, where our nation pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have positively influenced our country and society.

Labor Day Weekend Grill Out

Fire up your grill this weekend for a final summer feast with family and friends. We’ve got marinated chicken and steak on sale to help you celebrate.

Small Farm Conference Notes

A few Oryana staff had the privilege of attending this year’s Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference hosted by our community partner Crosshatch Center for Art & Ecology. As a co-sponsor, we decided to see what all the fun and learning was about…

Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day

It was back in 1977, at the International Conference on Discrimination Against Indigenous Populations in the Americas, (sponsored by the United Nations in Geneva,) when Switzerland first proposed the idea of replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The idea didn’t
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