Reawakening Sarah S. Davis, Board Secretary February 3, 2023 Winter is when we can watch a blanket of snow cover the ground as the living earth rests below and prepares for a warm reawakening. This process is more than a metaphor for us and our Co-op: We have been hunkering down through the long [...]
"The Buxton Initiative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization centered around providing the community with educational programming in celebration of Black art, music, literature, and film in hopes of creating a more equitable future for Black Youth in Iowa and surrounding states. When you donate, you are not just helping The Buxton Initiative, you are [...]
National Organic Standards Updates By Adam Calder For the first time since the 1990’s, the United States Department of Agriculture updated the rules for the National Organic Program (NOP) that regulates the integrity of organic industries. The updates close loopholes that previously existed in the NOP, and seek to maintain and improve the faith [...]
Here are highlights from the January 2023 Wheatsfield Board of Directors meeting: The Kitchen HVAC project is coming along with minimal delays and the continued push for completion and reopening of the kitchen by the end of January. The Co-op broke the 7,000 member mark at the end of December 2022. The Co-op will [...]
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 [...]
January & February Artist Artist Statement Kyle Renell My work is my ticket to the exploration of the world around me. This group of drawings was completed in 2019, when life was simpler and without COVID. It includes studies for A Journey of Life, a major work; character development studies; and water studies. The [...]
Mocktails Everyone Can Enjoy Recipes courtesy of DeliciousLiving.com With very little effort, and fresh and organic ingredients from the co-op, it's easy to whip up an impressive mocktail everyone can celebrate! Grapefruit & Lychee Fizz Ingredients: 1 large red grapefruit, peeled and seeded 2 Tbsp lime juice 8 Canned [...]
By Kim McDermott, Wellness Manager In keeping with our annual tradition, the Wellness staff has picked some of our favorite products from the Wellness aisles to highlight for 2023. This year, we chose to focus on some companies that are making a difference using eco-friendly packaging and sustainable production techniques. By supporting companies such [...]
Produce Top Ten List 2022 By Adam Calder As 2022 draws to a close, it is time to reflect on the fading year and what it looked like in the produce department over the past twelve months. One interesting bit of data is the top selling produce items for the year. It is incredible [...]
3 Weeknight Recipes with items from the Field Day BOGO Sale! By: People's Food Co-op The field day BOGO sale is here! There are dozens of Field Day items throughout the store that are buy one, get one free through January 3rd. To maximize your shopping trip and to help you take advantage of [...]
