August 2018 Summer Harvest Owner Sale
Throughout the month of August, co-op owners will receive 15% off the following local produce items and seasonal Datura Deli creations: Local eggplant, local heirloom and beefsteak tomatoes, local yellow squash, local zucchini, local cucumber, Datura Deli spicy oven salsa, [...]
Cultivating Soil and Souls in Castle Valley, UT
Adapted from a farm visit and interview in June 2018 with Raymond Betz and Javier Gonzalez, who will succeed Raymond as Castle Valley Farm’s Farm Manager Situated in a stunning desert valley surrounded by sandstone spires and the majestic La [...]
Cultivating Living Soil (Adapted from Jessica Soza’s class on May 22nd)
In the arid southwest, any gardening or farming endeavors require a heavy investment in the soil. The often sandy or compact clay soil present throughout our region benefits from lots of organic amendments and a substantial investment of time and [...]
Mitchell May & The Synergy Story
During an interview at the end of April 2018, Mitchell May, the founder of Synergy, eloquently recounted the series of events which led to his founding of the first organic dietary supplement company. He reminisced about the predecessor of Moonflower [...]
The Ultimate Primer on Recycling in Grand County
Recycling in rural areas, including southeast Utah, presents numerous challenges, such as finding viable markets for recyclables and accessing funding to operate recycling facilities. However, recycling remains a crucial step toward reducing the carbon footprint of our community and achieving [...]
The Current State of Composting in Grand County
On Thursday, March 22nd, Moonflower Community Co-op hosted a Community Composting Forum at the Grand County Public Library as a result of several conversations related to improving and expanding composting infrastructure in our community. A loosely organized Compost Coalition [...]