Thank You, Lonna February 2024 Produce Parable Adam Calder, Produce Manager It has been an incredible fifteen years, and now it is time to say good-bye to Onion Creek Farm seedlings grown with love and care by Lonna Nachtigal. This comes as terrible news to the legions of fans of her seedlings, and to [...]
Human Relations Commission, DEI Coordinator to Hold ‘Meet & Greet’ at Wheatsfield Co-op AMES, Iowa – The Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC), along with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator (DEI) Casandra Eames, have partnered with a local Ames business to host a “Meet and Greet” informational gathering on Sunday, Feb. 25. The event will [...]
Here are highlights from the January 2024 Wheatsfield Board of Directors meeting: The board revised the policy on early payout requests of member loans and preferred shares. This was done with guidance from the co-op’s attorney, and to better align with the terms of the offerings and Wheatsfield's Articles and Bylaws. Sales are strong. [...]
Treat yourself and someone special just in time for Valentines Day! Shop the Co-op February 9 & 10 to SAVE 15% on regular priced Wines, Cheeses and Chocolates! Members-Owners and Student Members save 15%, non-members save 5%** **Save on regular prices, sale excludes Co+op Deals and Co+op Basics items. Sweet & Savory Samples [...]
Our Mission The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and discrimination. Objectives The following statement of objectives is found on the first page of the NAACP Constitution – the [...]
Kale and Blood Orange Salad Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 6 An earthy kale salad is brightened with a citrus dressing and feta. This salad tastes better the next day! Ingredients Dressing 4 medium blood oranges (reserve remaining fruit for salad) Juice of 1 large lemon 3/4 teaspoon salt [...]
Winter Citrus Salad Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 6 The winter citrus harvest is a gift of sunshine in the middle of a cold, dark winter. Just in time for your post-holiday reboot, juicy, colorful citrus of all kinds appears at your co-op to save the day. Make this [...]
Citrus-marinated Shrimp Skewers Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 45 minutes; 15 minutes active Servings: 4 If you’re tight on time, these skewers are the perfect solution. The bright flavors of citrus bring out the succulent sweetness of the shrimp after a brief bath in the marinade and a few minutes on the [...]
Citrus-Chile Pork with Herb Sauce Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 6 hours, 30 minutes; 30 minutes active Servings: 6 Your slow cooker is your friend and will turn an affordable cut of pork into a moist, tender, flavorful meal. In this dish, a quick spice and chili rub flavors the pork and [...]
50th Anniversary Kickoff & CSA Fair! Stop into YOUR Co-op on Saturday, January 27 from 10am-2pm and help us kick off our 50th year of cooperation with a celebration of fresh, local, and organic! Meet & sample products from your favorite local vendors, participate in giveaways, get the kids involved with a storewide scavenger [...]
