The Three Rivers Board of Directors is thrilled to welcome three new members, the winners of our 2024 Board Election.  Mary French, Teri O’Meara, and Debbie Sharp were elected to serve three-year terms, and were welcomed into the Board at our December 12th meeting.  578 members voted in the election, a turnout rate of 14.8%.  They have already started the Board orientation process, and will be undergoing our standard cooperative governance trainings in the upcoming months.  The returning members look forward to working with Mary, Teri, and Debbie, and we’re all excited for a productive 2025 for our market and cooperative.

The Board also expresses sincere gratitude for the service of our three outgoing members: Jackie Kittrell, Drew Rutherford, and Kathryn Tilson.  Jackie joined the Board to fill a vacant seat in 2024, and her skilled facilitation and communication advice helped … Read More »

Gift with a Story: Hand-Dyed Indigo Luffas & Luffa Soap

These hand-dyed indigo luffas are grown with care by our friends at Broken Shovel Farm, a teaching farm dedicated to sustainable agriculture and community education.

Pair them with their handmade luffa soap for a thoughtful gift that’s as beautiful as it is functional!

Why we love it:
Broken Shovel Farm isn’t just about growing crops—they’re growing knowledge, teaching others about sustainable farming, and inspiring the next generation of growers. Supporting these luffas means supporting their mission.

Prices:

Indigo Luffas:
Priced $2.89–$13.99

Luffa Soaps:

Small: $4.99

Large: $7.99

Perfect as stocking stuffers or for anyone who loves eco-friendly, artisan-made gifts.

We will be opening at 10:00am on December 30th due to Inventory.

Your friendly neighborhood co-op is not immune to the end-of-the-year hustle and bustle. There is no shortage of activity at Three Rivers Market – from a contested Board of Directors election to our Annual Meeting for members, to planning for next year’s board committees, you have many opportunities to engage with and support your co-op. 

Please read on below to learn more about how to vote in our election, how to register for the Annual Meeting, and keep an eye out for an upcoming committee interest form! 

CAST YOUR BALLOT IN TRM BOARD ELECTION

When one becomes a member of Three Rivers Market co-op, they accept certain responsibilities. No, I don’t mean putting your shopping cart back when you’re done – although, we all thank you for doing so. I mean the responsibilities of ownership.

Our co-op is a democratically controlled organization, which means … Read More »

Christmas Trees Have Arrived at Three Rivers Market!

Looking for the perfect tree to make your holidays magical? We’ve got you covered with Fraser Fir Christmas Trees ranging from 4’ to 10’ tall!

Why Fraser Firs?

Grown sustainably by the Jones Family in North Carolina, just over the mountain.

Native to the Southern Appalachians, these trees are helping preserve an endangered species impacted by the balsam woolly adelgid.

Loved for their fragrant aroma, soft needles, and superior needle retention—a holiday favorite!

Also Available:

Several sizes of wreaths.

Cut-to-order garland in fir, white pine, or a beautiful fir-pine-cypress mix.

Visit Our Winter Wonderland!
Check in at the front desk or with a Produce Associate to visit our tree lot behind the wooden fence to the left of the store.

Special Hours for Your Convenience –The tree lot will be open all day during these dates!

Saturday & Sunday, November 30 & December 1

Celebrate … Read More »