Minnesota Egg Co-Op Gives Neighbors Better Options

 (Photo courtesy of Brittney Johnson via Minnesota News Connection)

(By Mike Moen. Minnesota News Connection) – Grocery shoppers can’t help but feel frustration when a staple like eggs sees rapid price swings. One Minnesota farmer is helping her neighbors by offering a quality product that’s not only predictable with costs, but also an excuse for social interactions.

Egg prices are trending lower since supplies recovered from bird flu outbreaks. But Brittney Johnson said record highs from last year are still on her mind as she nears the first anniversary of the egg cooperative on her northwestern Minnesota farm.

How it works is, a member signs up for $10 a month, and gets a dozen eggs each week. Johnson said at $2.50 a carton, that gives community members peace of mind in case the market unravels. Excess supplies are donated to neighbors in need.

“For us, people like to know where their food is coming from and they like to support good companies, but those can be hard to come by for food products,” said Johnson. “And so, the natural solution is just to start your own. And all of the co-op members have become my best friends, so that’s been really fun!”