La Montanita's commitment to local food began over 25 years ago when its produce managers wanted more produce than was available from their regional distributor.
As part of Community Food Co-op's commitment to its shoppers, suppliers and the environment, in 2000 the co-op began dedicating a portion of its donation budget to a newly formed farm fund.
In 2000, Weavers Way Co-op and member Norma Brooks established Weavers Way's Mort Brooks Memorial Farm in honor of her late husband, a pivotal figure in the early years of Weavers Way.
