Winter Harvest Guide: Here are 6 Seasonal Produce and Where They Come From

Winter may seem like a quieter time for fresh produce, but there’s still plenty of seasonal goodness available to brighten your table. At Three Rivers Co-Op, we’re thrilled to feature local and organic produce that’s at its best between now and the end of the year. Here’s a guide to what’s in season and how to use it for delicious, comforting winter meals.

1. Winter Squash (Butternut, Acorn, Delicata) – Sustainable Harvest Farm

2. Sweet Potatoes – Spencer Mtn. Produce

3. Delicata Squash – Blessed Creek Farm

4. Kale and Other Winter Greens – Hines Valley Farm

5. Eggplants – Vuck Farm

6. Leeks and Onions – Spencer Mtn. Produce

Make the most of winter produce by experimenting with these delicious recipes from our friends at the Co-Op:

Red Lentil Stew with Kale
Roasted Root Vegetables with … Read More »

Why Supporting Your Local Co-op Matters

At Three Rivers Market, we believe that every dollar you spend at our co-op creates a ripple
effect that benefits our entire community. By choosing to shop local, you’re not just buying
groceries—you’re making a conscious decision to support local farmers, promote environmental
sustainability, and strengthen the bonds within our community. In this blog, we’ll explore why
shopping at a local co-op like Three Rivers Market matters and how your choices make a real
difference.

1. Supporting Local Farmers

One of the most significant impacts of shopping at a local co-op is the support it provides to
local farmers. Three Rivers Market is proud to partner with farms like Spencer Mountain
Mennonite Farms and Sustainable Harvest Farm, two local producers who are deeply
committed to providing fresh, high-quality, and sustainably grown produce.

By purchasing from these local farms, you’re not just getting delicious and fresh food—you’re
ensuring … Read More »

In June, we will be collecting change for Grandparents as Parents.

JULY 2023 PARTNER: GRANDPARENTS AS PARENTS

Click HERE to find out more about the Nourishing Change Program.

In January, we will be collecting change to give food to the hungry

Objective: To raise $7,000 to provide hot meals and basic necessities to the homeless and marginalized in our community

Partner: A Place at the Table

A Place at the Table provides hot meals to over 200 people each week. They strive to enhance the self-worth and dignity of those they serve by providing basic needs of food, water, simple necessities, and clothing. Their goal is to assuage hunger – making a difference, one meal at a time.

In February, we will be collecting change to improve access to healthy, fresh food to those in need

Objective: To raise $7,000 to provide basic supplies for a community gardening program for refugees

Partner: Bridge Refugee Services

Bridge Refugee Services provides opportunities for refugees to rebuild their lives after suffering persecution, so they can become productive and contributing members of our community. The Community Gardening Program … Read More »

In August, we will be collecting change to improve the health of children and their families. Our goal is raise $7,000 to support holistic health and nutrition programs for children and adults in Knoxville’s Latino community through Centro Hispano de East Tennessee.

Centro Hispano de East Tennessee is the cultural and educational hub for the Latino community in East Tennessee, helping families to integrate and thrive culturally, educationally, and economically. Round up at the register today!