Every Local Product Has a Story Word from the Board, September 2026 Christina Campbell, Wheatsfield Board of Directors Imagine walking into Wheatsfield and picking up a tomato. It is easy to see only the tomato: its color, its shape, perhaps the promise of a summer salad. But what if you paused for a moment [...]
Stop into YOUR Co-op on Saturday, September 12 from 10am-2pm to celebrate YOU! We're kicking off the day with a giveaway! Giveaway: 150 Mini Pumpkin Candles! Just a little something to say "Thanks for Celebrating with Us!" Starting at 10am. We want to thank you with a gift of warmth and light to [...]
Lisa Kuehl of Ames is the creator of Heartland Scrapbooks. Born in Davenport, Iowa, Lisa has lived in central Iowa most of her life and is a lifelong artist. In 1982, she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design from Iowa State University and has spent the past [...]
Everyone Saves! Download Fresh Deals as a PDF!
Preserve your Three Sisters harvest the traditional way! Learn how to safely preserve corn, beans, and squash through Indigenous Turtle Island air-drying techniques to enjoy these native vegetables year-round. No fancy equipment or electricity necessary. Attendees will be provided with a miniature zine outlining the history and process of each preservation technique. Must [...]
August 26th Board Meeting Highlights This month’s Strategic Discussion centered around the idea of value, and consumer choices regarding spending and grocery store selection. We covered what value/benefits Wheatsfield creates and delivers now and what we can focus on as a co-op in the future. The Education and Outreach Committee is happy to [...]
Everyone Saves! Download Wellness Savings as a PDF!
September's Change for Community recipient is Food At First a local nonprofit that provides free meals and groceries to anyone who is hungry — no questions asked. Food at First serves a hot meal every day of the year at the First Christian Church in downtown Ames. In fact, they haven’t missed a meal in [...]
Sunday, Sep 6 Chef's Choice vgn ng Monday, Sep 7 Sweet Sour Chkn ng Sweet Sour Veg ng White Rice vgn ng Veg of the Day vgn ng Tuesday, Sep 8 Mongolian Chicken ng Hunan Broc Tofu vgn ng White Rice vgn ng Veg of the Day vgn ng Wednesday, Sep 9 Cheesy Ckn Rice [...]
Sunday, Aug 30 Chef's Choice vgn ng Monday, Aug 31 Tuna Noodle Cass. Colcannon vgn ng Veg of the Day vgn ng Tuesday, Sep 1 Beef Tacos ng Veg Tacos vgn ng Mexi Rice vgn ng Veg of the Day vgn ng Wednesday, Sep 2 BBQ Chckn Breast ng BBQ Tofu vgn ng Texas Beans vgn ng [...]
