AUGUST SALES! Delivering to the Playa & Board Nominee Bios!

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SAVE THE DATE: September 19th, 5-9pm - 10 Year Anniversary Block Party!  In front of the co-op at 240 Court St. Reno, NV 89501



We are delivering to the Playa this year on the following dates:

Tuesday, August 25

Friday, August 28

Tuesday, September 1

Friday, September 4
If you are interesting in placing bulk special orders or you know a camp that is send them to nicole@dropp.coop or check out the DROPP website HERE.

THE 2015 BOARD NOMINEES!  

VOTING BEGINS SEPTEMBER 6TH AND ENDS SEPTEMBER 20TH.  COME SEE THE NOMINEES SPEAK AT THE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BLOCK PARTY AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THEM HERE.



TIM HEALION ::: "I want to live in a world that has a vision of working for everyone in the future, not just next week or next year. Big picture stuff. That means a healthy sustainable world that supports the well being of its communities..." READ MORE HERE

SUSAN MARTIN ::: "Susan welcomes the opportunity to serve on the board as an advocate for the membership while increasing her knowledge of food safety and food security. She has a particular interest in developing an avenue for beginning farmers to find farming partners in order to increase their success rates..." READ MORE HERE

DOMINIC SILVA-MARTIN ::: "Through my experience in this community, I have gained insight and a deep understanding of the many challenges and opportunities that the Co-op is faced with. Moreover, I believe that in order for the Co-op to continue to grow and thrive, they must publically educate and engage members of our community to the goals and objectives of our organization...." READ MORE HERE

MARK ESTEE ::: "I have been and always will be a huge supporter of our Coop here in Reno. I won’t lie, some even call me a Coop/DROPP homer. I wear that designation proudly. I keep a busy schedule, but feel that being named to this board would be a welcome addition to what I do. I love to collaborate, I love local, delicious food, I love to work on business, and I would be proud to serve on this board....." READ MORE HERE

EARSTIN WHITTEN ::: "I have volunteered the past three years at Great Basin Food Coop in the demonstration garden and currently volunteer at Sun Valley elementary school working with kids and teachers demonstrating how to grow vegetables and the value of healthier food choices. ..." READ MORE HERE

MARION HOSE ::: "I have strong financial skills, including business plan analysis from having screened hundreds of prospective and existing tenants. Good writing and negotiating skills, knowledge of construction business...." READ MORE HERE

ERNIE BARAGAR ::: "I believe in the spirit of the cooperative movement; working together we can all help to make our community a better place. As a director I will support the organizations’ vision to provide local, healthy, wholesome and affordable products to our members....." READ MORE HERE

DAVID FUNK ::: "Each year I take part in the Co-op Seedling Sale, growing for the community, over 1000 plants to place in their own gardens. I am currently in the process of developing a business to grow sustainable, local food year around.This brings us to the Co-op. They are all about local and sustainable. They are about community. They are like family. It is their passion and that is why I love the Co-op....." READ MORE HERE
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