Monthly Archives: June 2026

Kids Cooking Class: Ready, Set, Snack!

By |2026-06-04T15:34:40-05:00June 4th, 2026|Categories: Blog, Classes|

Summer is winding down and school is just around the corner, so let's celebrate with the best part of any school day! Join us for 90 minutes of hands-on snack making where kids (and grown-ups!) will whip up fun, delicious after school treats to add to your back-to-school routine. Ages 6-18 welcome and [...]

DIY Food Storage: Ditch the Plastic

By |2026-06-04T15:28:02-05:00June 4th, 2026|Categories: Blog, Classes|

Plastic wrap, zip-lock bags, and single-use packaging get used more than a lot of us would like. In this hands-on class, we'll explore simple, affordable alternatives you can make and use right at home. Together we'll make beeswax wraps from scratch, learn the art of the mason jar, and swap ideas for reducing plastic in your kitchen. You'll leave with wraps you made yourself and [...]

June Member Appreciation Celebration 2026

By |2026-06-09T18:44:39-05:00June 3rd, 2026|Categories: Blog|

Let's Celebrate June Member Appreciation Day! Join us on Saturday, June 13 from 10am-2pm to celebrate you! Enjoy samples around the co-op, visit with board members, sign-up to win our Local Product Giveaway, send the kids on a crafty activity, meet local producers, and more! Local Producers Experience the [...]

May 2026 Board Meeting Highlights

By |2026-06-02T17:13:08-05:00June 2nd, 2026|Categories: Blog|

May 20th Board Meeting Highlights The Education and Outreach Committee announced continuation of the Graduate Research Night events due to the previous month’s success. May 21st was the second Graduate Research Night event, and the Student Board Representative and Education and Outreach Committee will continue to co-organize these events in upcoming months as part [...]

Call for Candidates – Run for the Board of Directors

By |2026-06-02T16:57:29-05:00June 1st, 2026|Categories: Blog|

Dear Wheatsfield Cooperative Members, We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the upcoming Board of Directors election. As a member-owned and democratically governed cooperative, Wheatsfield relies on the dedication and leadership of its members to guide our future. Serving on the Board is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful [...]

June 2026 Change for Community Recipient: Women, Food, and Ag Network

By |2026-06-01T12:20:52-05:00June 1st, 2026|Categories: Blog, Co-op Nickel|Tags: , , |

About WFAN Since 1997, the Women, Food, and Agriculture Network has engaged women & non-binary farmers and land stewards in building a just and ecological food system through community power. Our network’s deepest roots are in Iowa, and now, 27 years on, we have the privilege of connecting  with members across the country who [...]

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