Bluff Country Co-op is a natural foods cooperative. We are committed to honest pricing, high ethical standards, and sound financial management.

The co-op was formed in 1972 as Famine Foods Co-op and changed its name to Bluff Country Co-op in 1992. From its early days as an all volunteer-run organization of 20 dedicated individuals, co-op membership has grown to 950 households and a staff of 25. Bluff Country Co-op moved to its current location in 2000, which more than doubled its retail space. The co-op also serves a critical community-building role for locals committed to a cleaner environment and a just and sustainable economy.

Mission Statement

Bluff Country Co-op provides high quality, sustainably produced, regionally grown food and products to the Winona area. We create a sense of community and inspire our shoppers to build a sustainable local society.

The Ends are the results we are working to create in the world. They fall into the categories of Foodshed, Community, Education, Economics and Environment.

Bluff Country Co-op supports sustainable, organic, local agriculture.

We engage in collaborative relationships throughout our community.

We educate people about food from farm to table and how our food choices affect our health, our community and the world.

We model and promote a vibrant cooperative economic presence in our community.

We support the principles of Fair Trade with our suppliers, employees, members and customers.

We provide efficient, friendly, informed service and support the well-being of our shoppers.

We will continue to increase the number of member-owners and sales in order to ensure the economic well-being of our organization.