Help us reach 100 new Member-Owners! In coordination with National Co-op Month and other food co-ops across the country, we are holding our annual member-owner drive during October! At Wheatsfield, you're not just a member, you're an OWNER! Join 7,800+ others in member-ownership! Not a member-owner?! Did you know that member-ownership is a one-time [...]
October is Co-op Month, and we’re especially excited this year as the United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives! At Wheatsfield, we know that cooperation is more than just a value—it’s the foundation of who we are. In a world where corporate profits often come before people, co-ops offer a different path: [...]
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 [...]
Roasted Corn Salsa By: Sara Reece, Summer Salsa Canning Class Bring the flavors of late summer into your kitchen with this Roasted Corn Salsa recipe by Sara Reece! Sweet roasted corn, juicy tomatoes, smoky poblano peppers, and a bright kick of lime and spice make this salsa the perfect balance of savory and tangy. [...]
So Long, and Thanks for All the Flowers Adam Calder Wheatsfield Produce Manager Wheatsfield wouldn’t exist today if it weren’t for the relationships we have with Iowa farmers and producers. It is through these people we can realize our goals of offering food and services that cultivate a healthy community. We have been working [...]
Banana Oat Bars By: Mississippi Market Co-op These Banana Oat Bars are the perfect balance of wholesome and indulgent—a cozy snack that doubles as dessert. Ripe bananas keep them soft and naturally sweet, while hearty oats add a chewy texture and a boost of whole-grain goodness. A sprinkle of chocolate chips melts into every [...]
September 2025 Word from the Board Lindsay Simpson, Wheatsfield Board Member I've always loved the word "harvest." I even use it in my social media handle. To me, the word connotes readying for the changing season and presents opportunities to realign with our values and efforts (whatever those may be). For me, that means [...]
Thank you for your interest in my art. It has been influenced by my love of nature, my childhood on the Navajo Reservation (my father was a curator for Native American art) and my experience as a yoga teacher. Before moving to Ames, I lived in Arizona by a wash. I took walks there [...]
September's Change for Community recipient is Food At First a local nonprofit that provides free meals and groceries to anyone who is hungry — no questions asked. Food at First serves a hot meal every day of the year at the First Christian Church in downtown Ames. In fact, they haven’t missed a meal in [...]
The Wheatsfield Board approved a slate of 3 candidates for the Annual Board Election at their August 27th meeting. Because there were 3 candidates for the 3 open board seats, there will be no contested election this year. The members attending the Annual Meeting of the Members on Tuesday, October 14th will be asked [...]
