Autumn Produce Parable By Adam Calder As summer gives way to autumn, the ranks of local produce swell in the produce department. We have ample selection of summertime produce, and the autumn produce is starting to roll in as well. For local summer produce, we have organic: rainbow chard, red chard, cucumbers, green zucchini, [...]
Diversity is Strength Co-ops around the country are committed to fostering diverse and inclusive communities. Look for the orange inclusive trade signs to find brands and products that are owned by people who identify as women, Black, indigenous, people of color (POC), LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. We've compiled a list of Inclusive [...]
Elizabeth Kolbe Statement of Candidacy Why do you want to serve on the Wheatsfield Board of Directors? I believe cooperatives like Wheatsfield are vital to economic and community development around local food and agricultural systems. I was first elected to the Wheatsfield Board in 2013, re-elected in 2016 and 2019. For the last two [...]
About the Artist: Becky Thomas, Painter/Illustrator passionately produces works that convey an appreciation for the simplest and most meaningful concepts from the world around us and how they touch our lives. Her work has been described as the product of a "keen eye" and a "quiet yet intense sensitivity." She grew up in a [...]
Round up at the registers this September in support of the Food Bank of Iowa! At the Food Bank of Iowa, they’re dedicated to ending hunger in Iowa—for the children, families, seniors and veterans they serve. $0.97 cents of every dollar donated to Food Bank of Iowa supports their food distribution programs. By keeping [...]
August Highlights from the Board: The Board approved a slate of 5 board candidates for the 3 open seats in the annual board election which will culminate at the Annual Meeting of the Members on Tuesday, October 18. Watch the E-News and the website for details about the candidates and the election process which will be released soon. The Annual Meeting [...]
ISO Student Representative for Wheatsfield's Board of Directors "Students - You should apply because it’s awesome!" Hello fellow students, For the past year I have been the student representative on the Wheatsfield Board of Directors and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being the voice for students on this leadership team. The board is now looking for the next [...]
The SHOP - Students Helping Our Peers, Student Food Pantry The SHOP was created in 2011 by a group of students from the Food Science and Human Nutrition learning community who were looking to combat food insecurity among their peers at Iowa State. SHOP’s mission is to engage with anti-hunger advocates and serve the [...]
Summer Reflections Ron Eichmeier, Wheatsfield Board Member Summer greetings to all of you from your Wheatsfield Board. As hard as it is to believe, July just turned into August on our calendars! I hope the summer has been a good one for all of you so far, and remember there is still time to [...]
July 2022 Produce Parable Avocados: An Edible Anachronism Adam Calder, Wheatsfield Produce Manager Avocados are one of the most popular fruits sold at Wheatsfield, and rightly so. They are delicious, versatile, and full of healthy vitamins, minerals, oils and fiber. If you start to look past their culinary qualities, the avocado reveals itself to [...]
