September - October Artist on Display Daishin McCabe Eric Daishin McCabe was first inspired to write Zen Calligraphy when he saw a demonstration by a Japanese Rinzai Zen Master, Fukushima Keido Roshi, at Bucknell University in 1993. His first teacher of calligraphy is Mariko Tachihara, a Japanese teacher of English, whom he met [...]
Celebrating Local Foods Liz Kolbe, Wheatsfield Board President It’s Tomato Season! And melon season, pepper season… somehow still cucumber season, just leaving sweet corn season and we’re almost to leafy greens again, soon to be apples and winter squash. For those of us who ride the waves of seasonal produce, we’re on an acidic, [...]
Mid-Iowa Community ACTION - Food Pantry Round up at the registers this September in support of the MICA's Food Pantry! MICA’s food pantry has expanded their offerings to the community - not only do they offer their Ames food pantry, but they also now deliver to families in need who are unable to leave their [...]
Ron Eichmeier Statement of Candidacy Why do you want to serve on the Wheatsfield Board of Directors? I grew up on a farm in north central Iowa, and have spent my entire career in the field of agriculture. Very early in my life I realized that our family was not raising corn, soybeans, oats, [...]
Back to School Special: Pack Better Bag Lunches Brown Bag Lunches can get boring if they are the same old thing over and over again. Kids may trade to get a lunch that they find more fun to eat. For adults, boredom can lead to a trip to the vending machine or convenience store- [...]
Who Harvests Your Food? August 2023 Produce Parable Adam Calder, Wheatsfield Produce Manager Every so often, we get a visceral reminder in produce about how much work goes into the food we all eat and enjoy every day, before it ever even reaches out cooperative. Our most recent one is a pair of needle-nose [...]
Join us at Brookside Park's Maple Shelter for our annual Local Foods Potluck! Bring a dish to share featuring local ingredients (bring your own beverages and table setting too to help reduce waste!). Saturday, August 26, 5:30-8pm We'll start eating at 6pm Live Music: Two Guys Named Dave Wheatsfield will provide a dish (meat [...]
Domestic violence happens every day and touches every corner of our community. Most of us know someone who has been impacted by violence. By rounding up at the registers, you are EMPOWERING victims and survivors of crime in your community. ACCESS supports and advocates for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other violent [...]
Community Connections August 2023 Word from the Board Maral Erol, Wheatsfield Board Member As a lover of warm weather and long days, I love August. I look forward to the golden light of long summer evenings spent in the shade of a backyard, watching the life buzz around me (maybe with a glass of [...]
Stay Fueled and Energized for Long Distance Cycling RAGBRAI is on its way and we want you to be prepared for the long haul. When cycling long distances, it is essential to fuel your body properly to maintain energy levels and support endurance. Here are some snacks and other products you can find at [...]
