Q. Can you find "Ewe’s Blue" blue cheese from the Old Chatham Sheepherding Co.? It’s great!

A. "Ewe’s Blue" is a seasonal cheese. We will carry it as soon as it becomes available. The aging process is now underway in Chatham and will be complete in February.

Q. Where did the raw milk "for pets" go? I was so excited to see it here!

A. It’s here! We’ll continue to get it every Wednesday as long as it sells.

Q. Is there anything one can do as a consumer to bring down the price of organic produce and other products? Most times I just can’t afford it!

A. Purchasing local organic whole food ingredients that you prepare yourself will help to support environmentally sound practices. The direct effect on food pricing will most likely be tangible. Next season you may wish to join a community garden or CSA to realize the more direct effects of your efforts.

Q. Why are there no recycling containers in the café? The garbage is full of bottles and deli containers everyday.

A. Thank you for pointing this out. We will put one back.

Q. How about some music?

A. We are planning on putting money into the budget to upgrade our sound system.

Q. Do we get Yogi Women’s Moon Cycle tea? If not, can we?

A. We have tried carrying it in the past, and it sold poorly. You may pre-order Yogi’s Women’s Moon Cycle teat through the HABA department.

Q. Israeli Couscous?

A. We have it. It is in a basket under the cooler in the specialty foods department.

Q. How about hand sanitizers at the cash registers? We cashiers handle money (filthy) and food and can’t be running to wash every 5 minutes.

A. Thanks for your suggestion. Antiseptic tea tree oil spray is available at the service counter. We’ll work on providing some sanitizer at each register.

Q. Comment, not necessarily a suggestion. I’m disappointed to see products like "Spaghetti O’s" on the shelves. I expect to find healthful foods at the Coop—a guide to good eating. Now I’ve taken to reading ingredients, which was never necessary before.

A. The natural food industry has evolved over the last few years to provide many convenience foods. We strive to offer healthier alternatives to mainstream products. People have different standards, and we encourage people to check labels to see if a particular product fits your diet.

Q. Hi HABA. The new "organics" deodorants are nice! Also, how about more orange palm tapers and other colors? Great too!

A. Thanks, we’re glad you enjoy the deodorant. We’ll get more tapers. They should arrive before Halloween.

Q. Some of the breads call for refrigeration and are not refrigerated on the shelf. I’ve seen moldy spots at times.

A. Our fresh bread is sold fresh. We try to keep up with spoilage. Refrigeration affects the flavor, so we leave that option to the customer’s discretion after purchase.

Q. Move tampons/pads to lower shelf so the short/young/embarrassed can reach them without asking. Most women are not that tall. Thanks.

A. We provide a stool in HABA so customers can reach items on top shelves. These items are on the top shelf because they are light and are less likely to cause injury if they fall.

Q. We used to get regular information about our sales and active member stuff. Can the board provide this?

A. Between the Collective Management Team and the board, we will work on providing a space in the Coop where the info can be posted.

Q. There is no place in the area which offers organic fish, poultries, etc. It would be great if the Coop offered organic meats and fish.

A. We do offer free-range, hormone-free and antibiotic-free meats and fish either caught wild in clean waters in an environmental sustainable manner, or raised naturally in a manner friendly to the surrounding environment. These are available through our specialty foods department on a pre-order basis.