October is Co-op Month By: Co+op Let's celebrate everything that makes cooperative businesses unique! In today’s world where corporate decisions are governed by profits and individualism is the norm, cooperation is truly radical. Now is the time to lift up the people-centered businesses at the heart of our communities and economies. Co-op Month is a [...]
Food Co-op Initiative is a 501(c)3 non-profit, dedicated to enabling a faster and more efficient start-up process to develop new retail grocery co-ops. Food Co-op Initiative works with community groups across the United States and provides direct services and workshops, webinars and online resources. New co-ops start here. Vision: We envision a world [...]
2027 Board of Directors Election VIEW CANDIDATE STATEMENTS Claim one of your most powerful rights of Co-op Member-Ownership! 2027 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION Wheatsfield's Board of Directors represents all 8,000+ Member-Owners and ensures the needs of the membership are being met. The directors work as a team [...]
Celebrate National Chocolate Covered Anything Day with an indulgent evening of fondue! Fondue is simple, fun, and great for sharing. This demonstration class covers two classics: a savory swiss fondue and a chocolate dessert fondue. You'll leave knowing how to make both at home. We'll cover cheese and chocolate selection, how to get the right texture, and good dippers. You'll also sample [...]
Discover the simple magic of turning acorn caps, herbs, flowers, roots, and beeswax into your own nourishing salve! In just one hour, you’ll learn to infuse, blend, and pour your salve using 100% natural, zero-waste ingredients. Each attendee will leave with their personalized salve—perfect for relieving unbroken skin or as a tiny gift [...]
Join Ames artist Lisa Kuehl for a fun evening of trying your hand at greeting card repurposing! Give those cute cards you receive a second life by easily turning them into a brand new card to share. There is no fee for this class and all supplies and tools will be provided. Attendees [...]
Contemporary regenerative agriculture draws on principles that have long informed Indigenous food and farming systems around the world. This presentation examines the historical and ecological connections between Indigenous agricultural practices and modern approaches to soil health, biodiversity, crop diversity, and ecosystem stewardship to understand farming as part of a larger ecological and cultural [...]
Browse remaining items donated during the clothing swap. No new items accepted! Any clothing remaining after the free thrift will be donated to Overflow Thrift Store. Date & Time Sunday, November 08, 2026 | 11 AM - 1 PM FREE Note In-Person Wheatsfield Community Room
Donate clean clothing in good condition (no holes, stains, etc.), exchange something old for something new to you, or just come by for the free clothes! All are welcome. Please no undergarments or used socks. Limit to 2 paper grocery sacks donation per person. Donations accepted early from 11 AM – 1 PM [...]
Join us Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6pm for an evening of big ideas and local curiosity! We're hosting ISU grad students for a series of short, engaging research presentations - think TED Talk vibes, cooperative style. Learn something new, meet your neighbors, and maybe grab a snack while you're at it. Free and [...]
