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A sustainable food co-op in Northampton, MA and Easthampton, MA specializing in fresh, local fare. Open daily 8am – 10pm. Everyone is welcome!

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Everyone is invited to the River Valley Co-op Fall Festival & Artisan Fair on Saturday, October 24 🍂 outdoors at the Easthampton store from 12 – 4 pm! Purchase handmade artworks and crafts from local artists and artisans, enjoy delicious cider donuts and local apples from Park Hill Orchard, and celebrate fall with fun live music and kids’ activities such as pumpkin decorating, face painting, and more!

The event will host artisans from across the valley making functional and decorative ceramics and stoneware, crocheted plushies, snugglers, sweaters and blankets, handmade cold processed goat milk soap and reusable handbags crafted from goats feed bags, wind chimes crafted from stained glass and driftwood, hand-carved spoons and other kitchen tools, art prints and wearables, and photos of New England birds – all for sale. Be sure to stop by ‘Poetry on the Spot’ for a poem written just for you - in five minutes or less!

The Fall Festival & Artisan Fair is a one-day event that showcases a wide range of artwork and crafts created by local artisans. It is a fun, family-friendly event that is diverse, inclusive, accessible for all, and showcases a range of voices and perspectives to celebrate the fantastic artists and makers who make our community and region so special. The event is free to attend and open to everyone in the community!

#localartists #westernmass #communityevent #easthamptonma by @rivervalleycoop

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Join us October 16 from 1 - 5 pm outside on the deck at our Northampton store for Taste of River Valley, a local vendor fair at the co-op!

Independent farms and food producers feed our communities and grow the local economy. At the event, you’ll meet many of the people behind these local businesses and sample their great foods and products! Everyone is welcome! by @rivervalleycoop

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In celebration of Co-op Month, we're having a Fall New Owner Drive throughout the month of October! Our co-op is 100% owned by over 18,000 individual owners who each invest in a single $150 share of equity to invest in the co-op as a shared asset that benefits the community. Co-ops are a vital business model to support and grow for building stronger local economies through community-based businesses.

As a co-op owner, you will join others who are just like you and become part of a community working together to build a just marketplace. By purchasing an ownership share, you are investing in the financing of the co-op and have the opportunity to participate in its continued development and share in its success. You will have a voice in the co-op's future and help support our community's need for a healthy and sustainable local food system.

Why sign up now? Everyone who signs up during our spring new owner drive will receive FREE gifts! In addition, during each week of October, the names of every new owner who signs up that week will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card!

New owners will receive:

• Two 10% OFF Coupons! #1 is the Welcome New Owner Coupon and #2 is the Fall Drive Owner 10% OFF Coupon (expires November 13, 2026).
• A new tote bag, featuring local artist KingaRoo Art.
• All new owners will get entered into a weekly $100 co-op gift card raffle. One winner per store, weekly.
• And more!

Become an owner today at rivervalley.coop/purchase-share

#gocoop #foodcoops #cooperativemovement #strongertogether by @rivervalleycoop

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Our Fall Festival and Artisan Fair is coming up in just a few weeks – October 24, 12 – 4 pm in Easthampton 🍂 and we'll be hosting several amazing local artists and makers who will have their wares for sale! Here is a first look at some of them (in swiping order):

Cason Crochet ~ Decorative Fiber
IG: @casoncrochet
Cason Crochet specializes in handmade plushies and snugglers – including book buddies – with soft cuddly yarn and hand-embroidered eyes, as well as home décor, from hanging plants to flowers.

Whisker Woods Pottery ~ Ceramics
IG: @whisker_woods_pottery
Whisker Woods Pottery offers handmade pieces crafted by Alani Iannoli in Belchertown, MA. Inspired by nature, the pottery features vibrant colors and unique techniques like hand-carving and hand-painting.

Joe Oliverio ~ Photography

Joe Oliverio is an Amherst based photographer specializing in New England bird species. Joe's portfolio represents instances where bird, light & habitat converged into special captures.

Rose Creek Spoons ~ Woodworking

Rose Creek Spoons hand-carves wooden spoons and kitchenware from locally sourced hardwood collected from the Appalachian forest floor.

Lisa Will ~ Stained Glass Windchimes

I began making windchimes about 14 years ago from some broken pieces of glass. Since that beginning, I have added many shapes and colors. I string the processed pieces on driftwood gathered from many coasts.

#fallfestival #easthamptonMA #westernmass #localartistspotlight by @rivervalleycoop

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We are having another knife and scissor sharpening event this Friday 10/16 in Northampton! Please stop by if you need your kitchen tools sharpened. The local experts at E & M Knife Sharpening will have your knives and scissors working their best! 😃

@emknifeshaprening
#knifesharpening #northamptonmassachusetts by @rivervalleycoop

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Our Apple of the Week from @scottfarmvt is Karmijn de Sonnaville, a rich aromatic apple with notes of nuts & honey and a firm, juicy bite! Try it in a delightful savory apple tart with local Cabot cheddar:

Ingredients

1-½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
1-½ cups unbleached flour
1-½ tsp salt, divided
2 sticks unsalted butter, chilled, plus 2 extra tbsp
1 cup ice water
3 lg onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp pepper
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 large baking apples, peeled and sliced (6 cups)

Prep

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Get out a rimmed 10x15 baking sheet.

2. For crust, whisk together the flours & 1 tsp of salt in a large bowl. Cut 2 sticks of chilled butter into cubes. Work the butter into the mixture quickly with your fingers until crumbly, but small chunks of butter remain. When the butter and flour are combined, toss the mixture gently with a fork while drizzling in ice water. When all the water is in, begin mixing and gently squeeze with your hands until dough is formed. Scrape onto a floured counter & shape into a rectangle. Let the dough rest for 30 min.

3. Roll out the rested dough until it is 1" longer and wider than the pan. Gently fold the dough in half and place on the pan, then unfold. Pat the dough into the pan and fold under any extra dough at the rim. Cover with foil & bake for 20 min.

4. For filling, melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and thyme and cook, stirring frequently until the bottom of the pan is coated with brown reduction, about 5 min. Add 2 tbsp of water and scrape up reduction with a wooden spoon. Repeat cooking, adding water and scraping up browned bits until onions are softened completely and have a deep brown color, about 15 minutes. Add ½ tsp salt & pepper. Remove from heat.

5. To assemble the tart, spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on the prepared, cooled crust. Top the mustard with the browned onions, then cover with sliced apples. Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top and bake for 25 min, until apples are tender and cheese is melted and golden. Place on a rack to cool. Serve warm or let cool and refrigerate, tightly covered, up to 3 days. by @rivervalleycoop

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This Thursday at 7pm, Ally Beale, homeopath and lead author of the "Homeopathy Primer: Getting Started with Homeopathy," returns for another free virtual workshop! This time, we will learn how to successfully match symptoms with a homeopathic remedy.

Homeopathic medicine is powerful. It takes into account the whole person, considering ALL of one's mental, emotional and physical symptoms. Because each person suffers from their health conditions in their own unique way, it’s important to know how to tease out the most useful symptoms for an ailment that best matches an appropriate homeopathic remedy.

So how do you gather the symptoms for homeopathic case taking? Using good observational skills and asking targeted questions are key. In this webinar, you will learn how to use the CLAMS acronym—Cause, Location, Additional Symptoms, Modalities, and Sensations—to help guide you with your acute case-taking. Come curious and be ready to take notes!

Use the link in our bio to register! 👈👀

#homeopathy #freehomeopathyworkshop #homeopathicremedies #freewebinar by @rivervalleycoop

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We have two 50% off flash deals in produce happening right now 🍍🍓 pineapples and organic 16 oz strawberries! And more fresh organic produce at these great prices:

Whole Pineapples ~ $2.99 ea (SAVE $3!)

USA/Mexico Organic Strawberries, 16 oz ~ $3.99 ea (SAVE $4!)

USA Organic Honeycrisp Apples ~ $3.49 lb (SAVE $1.50!)

USA Organic Pomegranates ~ $2.99 ea (SAVE $1.50!)

USA Organic Cauliflower ~ $5.99 ea (SAVE $2!)

Canada Organic Mini Cucumbers, 6 ct ~ $3.99 (SAVE $2!)

Available through Monday 10/12 or while supplies last! by @rivervalleycoop

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Need your knives or scissors sharpened? Mark your calendars for this Friday, October 16th 🗓 E & M Knife Sharpening will be at our Northampton store from 1 - 5 pm! It’s all happening during our Taste of River Valley free local vendor sampling event too, so be sure to stop by the deck outside to try some delicious local food and sample great wellness products too!

#localbusiness #knifesharpening #freesampling #northamptonMA by @rivervalleycoop

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All River Valley Co-op owners are invited to attend the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting on October 29, 2026, 5:30 - 9:00 pm! Come meet, mingle, eat, and drink as we celebrate and recap the past year! Dinner and dessert will be served.

This is an important annual gathering for co-op owners to hear about the results of our business operations over the last year from our Board of Directors and to learn more from keynote presentations including reports from our Board President and General Manager, distinguished guests and more.

Register through the link in our bio, or scan the QR code to register! #gocoop by @rivervalleycoop

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$4 OFF fresh wild-caught swordfish? 🐟Now there’s a fresh catch! Available now through Monday or while supplies last.

@wulfsfish
#coopflashsale #wildcaught #freshestseafood by @rivervalleycoop

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Sweet raspberry deal to brighten your day ☺️ and more great flash sales too!

Don't forget to use your Owner Appreciation Week 10% off discount if you haven't had a chance to come in and shop! by @rivervalleycoop

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