09/05/2026
We introduced Cooper in 2024 after decades of hitching our wagon to the incredible indelible tomato, a plant that is very happy here in Northern California, just like us. In the 70s and 80s we hosted an annual tomato festival and decided to permanently honor the botanical fruit in 2000 with an installation on the patio. Today, half a dozen Yolo County farms bring us tomatoes every summer. And truuuust you won’t find tomatoes in Davis! Cooper, our tomato mascot, represents the network of local farms, businesses, organizations, and people we work with that make up our local food system. We exist to support this system and so the people of Davis have access to quality food produced by local people who care about what happens to our community and our planet.
PS, if you’re vibing with this, it’s your sign to join your local co-op!