Highlights from the Board of Directors meeting held on May 20th, 2020. 1. The Wheatsfield Board held its second virtual board meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, May 20 due to the pandemic. It went well and we are getting the hang of not meeting in person. 2. The transition of payroll processing to a [...]
Local Produce Update Adam Calder, Produce Manager The current strain and unpredictability being placed on world and national food distribution channels is taxing to say the least. As such, local food systems have seen a renewed sense of purpose and urgency over the past couple of months. The Wheatsfield Cooperative Produce Department strives to [...]
Made-from-scratch artistan bread! Made fresh daily by our talented bakers. Available Everyday: Baguette, Batard, Ciabatta, Sourdough Monday Sourdough Wheat, Honey Seed Tuesday Apricot Sage, French Round Wednesday Olive, Multigrain Thursday Sunflower Oat, Pain au Levain NEW! Friday Challah, Polenta Parmesan Rosemary, Sourdough Rye NEW! Saturday 7 Grain Levain, Cranberry Walnut, Focaccia NEW!, Sesame Semolina [...]
Wheatsfield Co-op Members and Shoppers, Starting today, May 7, 2020, we are implementing purchasing limits on fresh meat from the co-op. Over the past 45 years, Wheatsfield has built strong relationships with our local farmers and producers not just because their food is delicious, but also because we know that a strong local food [...]
Saturday, May 9, 2020 This World Fair Trade Day is about perseverance and solidarity. The Fair Trade world is suffering. Trade has halted, shops are closed and livelihoods are threatened. The impact is large but our will is larger. As Fair Trade enterprises struggle to get through this crisis, they need your support. We [...]
Kevin StowWheatsfield Board DirectorMay 5, 2020I have the distinct pleasure of writing this month’s board news which includes the opportunity to extend heartfelt thanks to you and to our staff on behalf of the Board of Directors.During these unique times you have continued to show up to support your Co+op. Store operations needed to shift [...]
Our May Change for Community recipients are Food at First and Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance. As thousands of people in our community are affected by the rapid changes due to the spread of COVID-19, we have chosen to support these organizations who are providing food options, rental assistance, and more for families in our [...]
Iowa Asparagus By Adam Calder, Wheatsfield Produce Manager Spring showers have done their job, and the tips of delicious asparagus from Iowa Asparagus LLC in Ankeny have burst forth from the rain-dampened soil. Wheatsfield Cooperative has been doing business with Iowa Asparagus LLC for many years, and each year their asparagus is better than [...]
By Kim McDermott, Wheatsfield Wellness Manager This article originally published in May, 2017. Updated: April 2020 After waiting out the months of cold weather, plus social distancing and quarantining at home, it’s a pleasure to be able to go outside in just short sleeves. Finally – it’s warm! Once spring approaches, many of us [...]
STEFAN GAILANS Wheatsfield Board President April 19, 2020 I’ve taken a lot of walks these past few weeks. More than usual, I’d say. I imagine this is true for a lot of people these days. I’m particularly observing all the spring flowers this year. The daffodils, crocuses and tulips dotting my neighbors’ yards seem [...]
