History
In 1844 the Rochdale Society, possibly the first ever successful Cooperative venture, was founded to provide affordable food to local craftspeople in Rochdale, England. It became a popular and widespread business model. One hundred and twenty-six years later (in 1970) a buying club was started at a small meeting, convened by a CMU student, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The goal of a Co-op, any Co-op, is to provide its owners with what they need, whether that's food, loans, medical care, or access to farmland. A Co-op does this through direct ownership; an organization that is owned by its customers cannot help but have their best interests in mind! This responsiveness to the needs of our owners is why, even after 47 years, GreenTree is still committed to providing healthy and sustainable alternatives to conventionally made products and foods.
Specialties
GreenTree is a cooperatively owned grocery store located in Mt. Pleasant, MI. We are open to the public and everyone is welcome to shop. Our goal is to provide healthy, earth-friendly food that meets high quality standards and to provide information and education to the people of Mid Michigan. We believe in supporting local farmers and producers, and in helping people to make informed choices about their own health and their impact on the greater environment.