Ever hear of the “fifth season”? It historically refers to the various ways people preserve food — like canning, freezing or drying — in order to enjoy local harvests well beyond the growing season and to extend the bounty! The Fifth Season Cooperative, based in Viroqua, is named after this concept and their locally-grown, frozen vegetable blends provide local flavor year round. The blends are rich in flavor, packed with nutrition and are certified organic!