The Lunar New Year is a significant holiday not only in China but also in many other countries, including South Korea, where it is called Seollal, and Vietnam, where it is known as Tet, short for Tết Nguyên Đán. While the dates and traditions differ across cultures, the celebrations share common themes, such as [...]
Looking Forward to 2025 Linda Johnson, General Manager As the calendar has turned to 2025 and 2024 is fading into the rear view, it is important to celebrate all of the joy, fun and reminiscing that our year- long, historic 50th anniversary celebration brought to all that are associated with and love Wheatsfield Cooperative. [...]
2024 Produce Year in Review By Adam Calder For all you data-lovers out there, here is another round-up of the top selling items in the produce department for the year. #10. Russet Potatoes: 4,468 lbs. Roasted, boiled, baked, mashed, smashed or fried, who doesn’t love a starchy, fluffy russet potato. #9. Yukon Gold Potatoes: [...]
Saturday, January 25, 11am-1pm Wheatsfield Community Room Stop by our annual CSA Fair to learn more about CSAs, meet local CSA farmers and sign-up for their 2025 offerings. Farms Attending: Black's Heritage Farm, Ames Minerva's Meadow, State Center Mustard Seed Farm, Ames Root to Rise Farm, Ames Thankful Harvest, Holstein The Vinery Flowers, Nevada [...]
Kickstart 2025 with Wellness! As part of our cherished annual tradition, the Wellness team has carefully curated a selection of their favorite products from the Wellness aisles to inspire and uplift your year ahead. ? Here are 10 standout picks—handpicked just for you, and in no particular order! ? By Kim McDermott, Wellness [...]
Ames Animal Shelter The Ames Animal Shelter exists as a safe place where animals without a human voice to speak for them can find comfort and safety. They believe every life that comes through their doors matters—be it wild, domestic, or somewhere in-between. Through their services, education, and advocacy, they work to build a [...]
December 10th Meeting Highlights (postponed November meeting) The 2024 Member Drive in October was a success with 80 new equity members (41 more than October 2023) and 28 new student discount program participants. September sales to non-members were at an all-time high, constituting 27.5% of overall sales. The Board will welcome a new student [...]
What We Gift and Get Adam Calder Wheatsfield Produce Manager Recently, I stumbled across an essay written in 1844 by Ralph Waldo Emerson. The essay is simple titled “Gifts”, and is merely three pages long. Within those pages, Emerson muses on what it takes to be a good gift giver and receiver. Why are [...]
The Bridge Home is a non-profit organization devoted to bridging the gap between homelessness and housing by providing shelter, support, and inspiring a pathway forward for individuals and families experiencing or on the verge of homelessness. Founded in 1985 to address the growing need of individuals and families requiring shelter, a trend that continues today, we are the only [...]
The Co-op Winter Kickoff Party AND LOCAL MAKER MARKET Sat., Dec. 14 from 10am-2pm. Join us to celebrate the kickoff of the winter season! Stop by the co-op and grab a free 50th anniversary ornament, meet local vendors, enjoy samples, cider, giveaways, live music, crafts and more! Local Vendors: 10AM-12PM: Clear Creek Orchard, [...]
