What is a Farmstop?
As part of our future planning, two Shared Harvest Board members, Carol Rauschenberger and Gail Cohen, attended a national workshop in Ann Arbor, MI on the concept of “Farmstops.” The farm stop model is growing rapidly across North America —an ...
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Elgin Green Expo 2026
The Elgin Green Expo is returning on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 from 9am to 3pm at the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin. The Expo will bring together families, homeowners, small business and community leaders for a one-day event focused on ...
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Annual Meeting Recap: 2025
Co-op owners and supporters came together on Nov. 10 for an enjoyable evening at our annual shareholder meeting.
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2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting
Our annual meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 10 at 7:00 p.m., in person and online. Read more to RSVP.
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2025 Farm to Table Dinner: Sept 28
Tickets are now on sale for Shared Harvest's annual Farm to Table dinner on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Seating is limited – purchase your tickets today!
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Co-op Brews & FAQs
Curious about our co-op mission? Stop by our casual events and learn how we'll benefit the community while supporting local small businesses. NEW FALL DATES ADDED!
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From Farm to Food Cooperative: A History of the Grocery Business in Elgin
Join Shared Harvest and the Elgin History Museum on Wednesday May 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. for a journey through the history of the grocery business in Elgin, uncovering the roots of our local food systems and the future we’re ...
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2024 Annual Meeting Recap
Thank you to all who attended, in person or online, our annual meeting held on Monday, November 18, 2024, in person at the Gail Borden Main Library and online via Zoom. Being a co-op member includes democratic participation and we ...
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Shared Harvest Co-op Awarded 2024 HFFI Planning Grant
In November, Reinvestment Fund awarded nearly $5.8 million in grants through its Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) 2024 Planning Grant Program, a program of America’s HFFI, a public-private partnership administered by Reinvestment Fund on behalf of USDA Rural Development. After ...
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Annual Shareholder Meeting: Mon. Nov. 18
Being a co-op owner includes democratic participation! We look forward to engaging with our shareholders at our annual business meeting. Join in person or online.
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Farm to Table: Sold Out Success!
Our October 6 Farm to Table Dinner was a feast for the eyes and the palate at Elgin's lovely and historic Frida's Party Room.
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2024 Farm to Table Dinner: October 6
Tickets are now on sale for Shared Harvest's annual Farm to Table dinner on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Seating is limited to so purchase your tickets today!
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