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June 2026 Word From the Board

By |2026-06-18T15:53:09-05:00June 18th, 2026|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , |

Why I Chose to Become a Wheatsfield Member-Owner Deb Russell, Wheatsfield Board of Directors As a member of the Wheatsfield Board of Directors, I’m often asked why membership matters. After all, anyone can shop at the Co-op, so why become a Member-Owner? For me, the answer is about more than discounts or sales. Membership [...]

COOKING CLASS: The Mighty Chickpea

By |2026-06-04T16:11:30-05:00June 4th, 2026|Categories: Blog, Classes|

Discover the versatility of the humble garbanzo bean (chickpea) in this demonstration-style vegetarian cooking class. Join us as we showcase the transformative power of this pantry staple, turning it into 3 delicious, flavor-packed dishes that are easy enough for weeknight meals yet impressive enough to wow your guests at any gathering.  If you have specific [...]

HANDS-ON CLASS: DIY Herbal Lip Balm

By |2026-06-04T16:05:46-05:00June 4th, 2026|Categories: Blog, Classes|

Dive in to the art and science of handcrafted herbal lip care in this interactive, hands-on workshop! Using a plethora of natural, nourishing, and eco-friendly ingredients including beeswax, oils, butters, and plant essential oils, participants will make and take home two different lip balm formulations to protect lips in all four seasons.  It's herbal lip care made [...]

HANDS-ON CLASS: Wild Foraging @ Onion Creek Farm

By |2026-06-04T15:50:28-05:00June 4th, 2026|Categories: Blog, Classes|

Join us for a foraging class at Onion Creek Farm, where we explore the natural abundance of edible and medicinal plants growing in our local landscape. Led by Dr. Crystal Jewell, a Neuroscientist and Science Communicator, this class will teach you how to identify, harvest, and use a variety of wild plants safely and sustainably. We’ll cover key [...]

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 [...]

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