1. Thank you to the 645 shoppers who completed the Member-Shopper Survey! We were glad to see many positive comments, and are eager to get to work on the opportunities that were presented. 2. January sales showed growth over 2017, with more customers in the store and larger basket sizes (purchases per shopper). 3. Wheatsfield [...]
Saturday, March 24, 10am-4pm // Everyone Welcome! Enjoy local producer samplings, giveaways, live music and more! Vendor Sampling 10am - Noon Country View Dairy, Hawkeye, Iowa Picket Fence Creamery, Woodward, Iowa Cado Ice Cream, Fairfield, Iowa Organic Greens, Kalona, Iowa Rosmann Family Farm, Harlan, Iowa Morning Bell Coffee Roasters, Ames, [...]
KHOICommunity Radio, 89.1FM, is your very own local noncommercial radio. Since 2012, it has been built and run by area volunteers. Thousands of Iowans have brought their voices, talents, projects and passions to the air. Located in the old Ames Pantorium in downtown Ames, KHOI's studio doors are open, so you can walk in [...]
1. The Board unanimously approved a new 3-year contract with General Manager Linda Johnson. Thanks, Linda, for all your hard work! 2. The Board approved a January 31 pay-out of more than $23,000 in dividends to all preferred shareholders. Preferred shares earn a 4% dividend, annually. 3. As of December 31, 2017, rolling year-to-date sales [...]
It's back! Our "Best Sale Ever." Shop the Co-op on Monday, February 12 & Tuesday, February 13 to save 20% off on Wine, Cheese and Chocolate! Grab what you need to make your Valentine's Day even more special. We will have plenty of decadent samples in the store both days.
Did you know that Wheatsfield carries a great variety of products to keep people healthy? Here are some products that may stop a cold or flu that is just starting and some strategies to keep you healthy all year long. Courtesy of Marybeth Buchele, HMC, CCH, RSHOM(NA), Iowa Natural Wellness Clinic Please [...]
An interview with Kate Brown, Founder - BRAISED Bone Broth CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT WHY YOU STARTED PRODUCING BONE BROTH? A: Mom’s homemade broth and soup are some of my favorite memories of home. In my early twenties, I learned how to craft it myself and would take a huge thermal carafe of [...]
2018 Weather & Crop Report By Adam Calder, Produce Manager There have recently been some extreme weather events that have effected major agricultural areas in the western and southern United States. Will the wildfires in California or the freezing temperatures in Florida have any negative impacts on the fruits and vegetables available from those areas? [...]
Made-from-scratch artistan bread! Made fresh daily by our talented bakers. Available Everyday: Baguette, Sourdough, Ciabatta Monday Sesame Semolina Tuesday French Round Wednesday Olive, Multigrain Thursday Sunflower Oat, Whole Wheat Sourdough Friday Classic Challah, Polenta Parmesan Rosemary Saturday Cranberry Walnut, Seasonal Focaccia, Seven Grain Levain Sunday Deli Rye, Currant Cardamom
Compiled by Kim McDermott, Wellness Manager Another year has slipped by and it’s time for the Wellness staff to weigh in on our favorite wellness products for 2018! Below are some products that that we use regularly and find ourselves recommending in the aisles. We feel fortunate in the Wellness Department to [...]
