The produce department is already filling up with local produce, much of it organic, from our fantastic local farmers. This list changes daily but here is what we have this week.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix jars are an easy, thoughtful gift to make for friends and family. Purchase all the dry ingredients from our bulk section.

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.)

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.

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

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

With kids back in school it’s a great time to consider how to help boost their immunity with food.

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.

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.

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…