Featured Co-op Owners

Ashley

The kids like to pick out their honey sticks and dye-free red fish candy.

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaFebruary 28, 2025Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, local, organic, produce, Co-op Cafe, Ashley March 2025, Cadia, snacks, salmon

Michele

Family favorites and Owner discounts keep Michele coming back.

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaDecember 31, 2024Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, local, organic, produce, Mineral Fusion, bulk, popcorn, Co-op Cafe, vegan, Michele January 2025

Ashley

Foods with fewer preservatives are easy to shop for at Basics.

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaNovember 29, 2024Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, produce, Ashley, smoothies, coop cafe, kids meals, Kids Club, seasonal treats, bulk, coop explorers, December 2024

Julia

Staff responsiveness is one of the reasons Julia values her Co-op Ownership.

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaOctober 31, 2024Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, local, organic, produce, Julia, November 2024

Jane

Basics is my 'one stop shop'!

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaSeptember 25, 2024Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, produce, natural meats, Jane, Oct 2024

Sariah

Shopping at Basics supports the community!

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaAugust 29, 2024Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, local, organic, produce, Sariah September 2024, Southern Wisconsin Organics, grass fed meats

Julie

Foods with fewer preservatives are easy to shop for at Basics.

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaAugust 2, 2024Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, produce, food preservatives, Julie

Ewa

Basics is a great source of organic produce year ‘round!

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaJune 27, 2024Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, local, organic, produce, Ewa July 2024, Mineral Fusion, Natural Valley, goat cheese, yogurt, health and beauty, soap, vegetarian, Ewa

June

Basics has the best selection of produce in town!

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaMay 30, 2024Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, local, produce, organic, fresh produce, June, June in June

Katie

“Getting discounts just for buying the items I need is a huge plus!’

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaApril 29, 2024Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, local, Simple Mills, granola, organic, produce, Origin Breads, Katie May 2024

Casey

For Casey, it’s all about supporting local.

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaMarch 29, 2024Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, local, produce, organic, fresh produce, meat, Rushing Waters, salmon, Casey

Andreah

If you can’t pronounce it….you shouldn’t eat it!

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaFebruary 27, 2024Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, produce, Andreah, grass fed meats, deli, dark chocolate

Larry

Larry travels to co-ops in Wisconsin and beyond!

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaDecember 24, 2023Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, local, produce, organic, reciprocity, Woodstock, locally sourced, fresh produce, Larry

Paula

Even Paula’s dog is a co-op fan!

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaOctober 30, 2023Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, local, produce, organic, Rishi, Kalona, Mycobrew, dog bones, Catalyst Wellness, classes, Paula, November 2023

Christine

Smoothies to supplements and everything in between!

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaSeptember 27, 2023Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, produce, Christine, arnica, fresh produce

Lynae

Love local. Love supporting community!

Carolyn

Shopping at Basics smells good!

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaApril 29, 2023Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, organic, produce, local, Carolyn, supplements, deli, May 2023

Cassie

Big box stores can be overwhelming. Basics is not!

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaApril 1, 2023Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, local, produce, April 2023, vegan, blueberries, organic, Kids Club, Explorer, formula

Katrina & Kathy

Kathy is one of the original Co-op Owners!

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaFebruary 28, 2023Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, organic, produce, local, eggs, cleaning supplies, Co-op Cafe, panini, coffee, Katrina Kathy

Katie

We’re lucky to have Basics in our community!

Co-op OwnersDawn EspinosaJanuary 29, 2023Basics Co-opCo-op, Co-op Ownership, Ownership, local, Booch Witch, kombucha, dairy, produce, coffee, honey, Katie K, February 2023