Davis Food Co-op Mission:
We are a leader in our foodshed.
Ends policies are designed to answer the questions, “what difference will the Co-op make, for what people, at what cost?” The elected Directors of the Co-op have adopted the following Ends Policies. Our mission statement also serves as our “Global Ends Statement.”
1. Global Ends Statement: We are a leader in our foodshed.
1.1 Cooperative Principles: Internationally recognized Cooperative Principles guide our actions.
1.1 (a) DFC is a leader in supporting and developing cooperatives.
1.2 Owner involvement: Owners lead, support, and guide DFC.
1.2 (a) Owners participate economically.
1.3 Community: Other community groups are supported.
1.3 (a) Members are enriched and connected through welcoming and positive social interaction.
1.4 Environment: Sustainable environmental and agricultural practices inform our product sourcing and business operations.
1.5 Food: We are the best source of healthful, sustainable, higher quality, and locally grown and produced foods.
1.6 Finances: We maintain financial stability allowing for expansion, retained earnings, and patronage refund.
1.6 (a) Owner’s economic participation contributes to financing capital needs.
1.7 Education: Our customers and community are able to make informed choices.
Co-op Directors are looking for interested members to comment both on the Policies, and on appropriate goals, visions, and directions for the Co-op. Visit the Directors page to contact Co-op Directors.