Our mission is to cultivate a welcoming and vibrant community supporting sustainable farmers, producers and artisans.
Twinberry Commons is an umbrella nonprofit organization (501c3) supporting four programs. Developing a Community Space that meets the needs of the local community for information about access to healthy, fresh, sustainably grown and produced foods; learning new skills and gaining knowledge through community based educational gatherings, events, and workshops; assisting with the transition of Cottage Grove’s local Farm Stand into a Food Co-op to ensure its long term survival; and creating the foundation for our Commons – a Public Market where locals and visitors can gather, share knowledge and develop common ground.
In the future, we plan to partner with local experts, agencies, and other nonprofits to support local & regional entrepreneurs by creating space for a small business incubator.
Our Story
The nonprofit was established in late 2024 by Cottage Grove community members who had been actively engaged in saving one of its longtime small businesses – the Coast Fork Farm Stand.
In that process it became evident that the Cottage Grove community wanted a larger, common space where a number of needs might be filled in relation to health, food access and food security, sustainable farming and production practices, emergency preparedness and more.
Who are we?
Our organization consists of a Board, a Food Co-op Task Force, Advisory members and partner organizations as well as supporting businesses.
Recent News
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Twinberry Commons is hiring
We are looking for a part-time Marketing & Communications Coordinator and a part-time Event & Community Engagement Coordinator. Please note… Read More
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Become a Food Co-op Member!
Blackberry Food Co-op is here! The Food Co-op is no longer operating as Coast Fork Farm Stand — they are… Read More
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Need a space for a meeting or small gathering?
The Cottage Grove Public Market has spaces available to rent: • Conference Room – great for meetings, tutoring, interviews, and… Read More
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Design the Logo for Cottage Grove Public Market!
Twinberry Commons is excited to announce an open logo design competition for the Cottage Grove Public Market! We invite artists… Read More
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