September 2025
September ushers in fall, when we trade in pools and beaches for hayrides and pumpkins. It’s also the time we start winding down baseball and hot dogs — and begin football and tailgating. Everyone gets to enjoy a long Labor Day weekend to get this month started right.
In this issue of Cooperative Living, we help you to get lost in the fall season by highlighting some truly unique fall events and getaways. Our Cooperative Focus story highlights cornfield mazes in Virginia and Maryland where families can make lasting memories as they navigate through some of the largest labyrinths in the U.S.
Speaking of family, in the Our Communities column, we tell you about the 4-year-old boy who went to a Brad Paisley concert with his family and came back with a one-of-a-kind souvenir: Brad Paisley’s electric guitar, signed by Paisley himself.
Be sure to check out our annual Fall Fairs & Festivals Guide in this issue, which showcases festive events where you can spend some time with your loved ones and have fantastic fall fun. We appreciate you reading Cooperative Living magazine, made possible by your local electric cooperative. Everything they do is centered around serving you, their member, and supporting communities throughout their territories. Their mission has been the same for over 80 years: to serve their members and provide safe, affordable and reliable electricity.
Brian S. Mosier, President & CEO
Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives