Seasonal Transition Update Adam Calder, Wheatsfield Produce Manager This is a time of year for transitioning seasons, and it is also a time of transition for many of the produce items we sell at Wheatsfield. During the winter months, many crops are raised in the desert growing regions of Arizona and Mexico and distributed [...]
What begins in March keeps going all year! Liz Kolbe President, Wheatsfield Board of Directors During the most recent edition of “Coffee with the Board”, Becky Matten Pratt and I found ourselves over-caffeinated and carefully exploring the products nearest to our coffee carafe - the seed packets. We were both ready for spring, and [...]
Ames Community Preschool Center ACPC’s Mission is to provide consistent, reliable, safe, affordable childcare to Ames area children that engages each child and encourages his or her best personal growth and development. Ames Community Preschool Center has been serving central Iowa and Ames for nearly 50 years. They are dedicated to providing a high-quality [...]
Swati Lodha Artist Statement I am a mandala and zentangle artist based in Ames, IA. My art journey began four years ago to blow off steam after a stressful day. The repetitive patterns and concentric circles, the cornerstone of a mandala, drew me in and I was hooked. I started out drawing traditional patterns [...]
Store sales and customer counts continue to be strong each month. We appreciate the loyal support of the shoppers in our store. · Upcoming events for March: Friday Fish Sales, Fridays during Lent, Save 15% March Cheese Madness, March 9 - 26 Pi/Pie Day, March 14 March Mini Member Drive, 14 - 31 Member [...]
Avocado Import Ban Adam Calder Wheatsfield Produce Manager The avocado supply chain was severely interrupted on Saturday, February 12 when the United States Department of Agriculture suspended all imports of avocados from Mexico until further notice. Any avocados inspected and imported into the United States before February 11 can be sold, but that supply [...]
From the Heart Emilie Ruehs Wheatsfield Board of Directors It goes without saying that the heart of any Co-op is its membership. By definition, a co-op is any business owned and run by its members that works toward a common goal. In my few short months as a member of the board, I can [...]
Black'D Out Books Our February recipient is Black'D Out Books, a project being brought to fruition by local artist Cameron Gray. This program will provide Free Black Libraries to the Ames area, offering a space where Black voices are being heard and felt, and to provide texts that are speaking about the Black experience. [...]
Store sales and customer counts continue to be strong each month. We appreciate the continued support of the shoppers in our store! The Board heard a report about the Ames Climate Action Plan. The City Council adopted the target reduction science based + Equity – 80% by 2030; net 0 by 2050 option and [...]
New Seed Savers 2022 Adam Calder Wheatsfield Produce Manager In spite of the cold weather, the produce department has brought in another great selection of heirloom seeds produced right here in Iowa. Every year Seed Savers Exchange in Decorah, IA, releases a catalog of what seeds they have available for sale. Each year they [...]
