LAKEWOOD, Colo. – This Organic Month, Natural Grocers is inviting customers to join a movement that extends far beyond the grocery aisle. Throughout September, the family-operated organic and natural retailer will raise funds for Rodale Institute's Farmer Training and Veteran Farmer Training programs. This ongoing partnership with Rodale Institute helps equip future regenerative organic farmers with the skills needed to grow healthy food, restore soil health and strengthen local communities.
Natural Grocers aims to raise $100,000 for Rodale Institute by September 30 with in-store fundraising opportunities.
Throughout September, customers can help support the next generation of regenerative organic farmers through in-store giving opportunities while enjoying special savings for {N}power members, educational resources, recipes and Organic Month events designed to make organic living more accessible.
RODALE INSTITUTE FUNDRAISER
Natural Grocers aims to raise $100,000 by September 30 with the following in-store fundraising opportunities:
- Customers will have the opportunity to make contributions to Rodale Institute ($1, $5 or $10) at checkout at Natural Grocers locations nationwide.
- Natural Grocers will donate $1.00 to Rodale Institute for every limited-edition Organic Month reusable shopping bag sold (retail price $1.99).
- For every Ladybug Zip Pouch sold (retail price $2.99), Natural Grocers will donate $2 to Rodale Institute.
NATURAL GROCERS' ORGANIC ROOTS
For more than 70 years, Natural Grocers has championed organic agriculture and provided communities with access to high-quality organic and natural products. All Natural Grocers stores are Certified Organic Food Handlers and are inspected annually by an organic certifying agency to ensure they only use national organic program-approved processes and cleaning products.
"Organic agriculture has the power to improve the health of our food, our communities and the planet, but its future depends on the farmers who carry that work forward," said Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing at Natural Grocers. "That's why we're proud to support Rodale Institute and its Farmer Training and Veteran Farmer Training programs. Through education, mentorship and hands-on experience, these programs help equip farmers with the tools they need to succeed and strengthen the regenerative organic movement. Organic Month gives us an opportunity to celebrate that work and invite our customers to invest in the next generation of regenerative organic farmers."
RODALE INSTITUTE
Founded in 1947, Rodale Institute is a nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agriculture movement through research, farmer training and education. Its Farmer Training and Veteran Farmer Training programs provide farmer trainees with hands-on education and instruction designed to support successful regenerative organic operations and strengthen local food systems.
"Healthy soil is the foundation of a resilient food system, and the support of Natural Grocers advances our goal to catalyze the transition of 10 million acres of farmland to organic and regenerative organic agriculture by 2030," said Rodale Institute CEO Jeff Tkach. "Farmers are at the heart of the organic movement, and we are proud to celebrate their hard work and dedication during Organic Month alongside Natural Grocers and its customers."
GO ORGANIC WITH NATURAL GROCERS
Natural Grocers offers {N}power members Even More Affordable savings from Sept. 4–26 on products that reflect the company's commitment to organic practices. Additional savings and perks will be offered to {N}power members from Sept. 17–19. Special offers include discounts of up to 50% off select products, freebies and a "Spend & Win" opportunity.
Through Sept. 30, Natural Grocers will also offer free Organic Month education:
- Sign up for a free Nutritional Education Class at a select Natural Grocers store near you and discover how organics can nourish the body and help protect the environment.
- Organic Month Facts from Natural Grocers: Learn more about organics and why Natural Grocers believes supporting organic is better for human health, the environment and the economy.
- Reclaim your plates with these organic recipes from Natural Grocers.
