East Dakotah Natural Food Coop

During my last visit to Sioux Falls five years ago, the East Dakotah Natural Food Coop was in a much smaller space, and closer to downtown. Their new space is so much nicer, and we found ourselves shopping their twice. I think there are a couple of other natural foods stores in Sioux Falls, but East Dakotah is our favorite.

Organic produce and fruit is difficult to obtain in Sioux Falls. It is disappointing when you think that South Dakota is a huge farm state. If you read Michael Pollan, you realize that the large farm states really don't produce that many crops: usually corn and soybeans, and that's it. Sadly, Manhattan or San Francisco may have more plant diversity than Iowa or South Dakota. If you want organic produce, your choices are limited, and for the most part they have been shipped from distant places -- so don't expect your produce to be fresh!

We missed the farmers market in downtown Sioux Falls, I wonder if one can buy a wide variety of organic produce there. Buying locally grown products is tough, hopefully that changes soon.