Sweet Corn Countdown Jeff Kushkowski, Wheatsfield Board of Directors Growing up my favorite thing about the month of May was that the end of school was around the corner and I’d be “free” for the summer! My current day job is working for Iowa State, so while I still look forward to the end [...]
Adam Calder, Produce Manager The smell is usually what people notice first. Is that lofty, heady scent from the peaches or the nectarines? Are the plums the ones giving the air that slightly grassy tang, or is it the apricots? Is it the white peaches that bring to mind a fresh cut rose, or [...]
Wheatsfield Co-op alongside National Co+op Grocers (NCG) is heartbroken by the senseless violence that took place on May 14, 2022 against the Black community in Buffalo, NY in a racially motivated domestic terrorist incident that took the lives of 10 people and wounded 3 more. We grieve with the families of those whose [...]
Back for the 2022 Season! Join us for FREE Tiny Deck Concerts featuring live local music. Fridays nights, June 24 – September 2, 6-7:30pm. Meet us on the east deck and grab dinner, drinks and friends! Everyone is welcome! Please bring a blanket or lawn chair too, the deck seating fills up quick. [...]
Member-Owners & Student Members Save! Thursday, May 12 - Saturday, May 14 Member-owners and Student Members enjoy 15% OFF all fresh department items in one shopping trip! You pick your shopping trip to apply the discount once between May 12-14. Load up your cart with FRESH foods! Just let your cashier know you want [...]
Sudhanva Kashyap Artist Statement I am a landscape photographer based in Ames, IA. My journey started in 2016 when I bought a DSLR to capture our road trip across California. As a researcher at ISU, my days are fast paced and chaotic. The whole world slows down when I am outdoors, in nature, with [...]
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Central Iowa supports, educates and advocates for individuals living with mental illness and their family members at no charge to the participants. This non-profit 501(c)3 organization has expanded to serve Ames, ISU students, and residents throughout 14 central Iowa counties through their educational classes, support groups, public presentations [...]
April Highlights from the Board: The Earth Day Bulk Sale is happening from Thursday through Saturday, April 21-23. Coffee with the Board /Plant a Seed Event is Saturday, April 23 from 10am-2pm. Store sales and customer counts continue to be strong each month. We appreciate the loyal support of our shoppers. The May Wheatsfield [...]
Spring is here! April 2022 Word from the Board Cal Rebhuhn, Wheatsfield Board of Directors Spring is here! April snow notwithstanding, this is an exciting time of the year, when green things start popping and long-laid Winter plans can finally get underway in the garden. I can say from my experience that once the [...]
5 Earth Friendly Habits You Can Adopt Right Now Happy Earth Week from your co-op! Want to do your part for the environment? It’s a lot easier than you think! These 5 eco-friendly habits are easy to adopt and will help reduce your impact. 1. Support Local Farmers. Shop farmers’ markets, join a CSA, [...]
