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.)
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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!
Children’s Immunity
With kids back in school it’s a great time to consider how to help boost their immunity with food.
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 gain much traction at first, but then the city of Berkeley, California officially instituted this […]
The Lowdown on Kombucha
Kombucha, which is rich in probiotics, does contain a small amount of alcohol as a natural byproduct of the fermentation process.