Strange Birds is a small, worker-owned marketing cooperative founded by Anna Hetzel (they/them) and Janel Torkington (she/her). Rooted in shared ownership, equal pay, and sustainable practices, they blend strategy and creativity with a values-driven approach—proving business can be joyful, collaborative, and built for people first.
Todd Hohman
COOP OF THE MONTH – APRIL 2025
Comradery Worker Cooperative is a worker-owned platform cooperative empowering independent creators to earn sustainable income through low-fee subscriptions while resisting tech monopolies. With a democratic structure, mutual aid network, and slow-growth model, it builds long-term stability and fosters cooperative organizing across creative industries.
COOP OF THE MONTH – MARCH 2025
Farm Generations Cooperative, creator of GrownBy, empowers farmers through a farmer-owned e-commerce platform that supports local food systems, offers equity to members, and champions food justice. Despite capital challenges, they innovate with SNAP accessibility and mission-aligned crowdfunding to build a sustainable, farmer-first marketplace.
