WATERCRESS Article provided by Co+op, Welcome to the Table, where you can find more articles, recipes, and great reasons to Co+op! Don't let the delicate demeanor of watercress fool you. It's a potently flavorful plant and a nutritional powerhouse. Along with radish and wasabi, watercress is a member of the mustard family, and it [...]
Go on a Ramp-age By Adam Calder Wheatsfield Produce Manager Eating a ramp is one of springtime’s simple, fleeting pleasures. Ramps (Allium tricoccum) are one of the first foods to emerge from the ground each spring. They can be found growing on bluffs alongside streams, in rich woodland soil or in colluvium (rain-washed sediments [...]
HELPFUL TIPS FOR EXTENDING THE LIFE OF YOUR PRODUCE • Make sure not to mix fruits & veggies Fruits emit ethylene as they ripen; pairing them with veggies will result in premature spoilage. • Keep produce cool Low temps slow the rate of respiration, which in turn keeps the item fresher, longer. • Avoid [...]
Earth Week Activities at the Co-op! April 18-23, Earth Month themed activities, sustainably geared information, and giveaways culminating in our Earth Day Bulk Sale! Monday, April 26, 10am Event: Clean Up Around the Co-op NO RSVP NEEDED! Join Co-op Staff to Stash the Trash around the Co-op in honor of [...]
Casey Szymanski Board of Directors Spring Has Finally Arrived, and here at Wheatsfield we are anticipating more local produce and the celebration of Earth Day next week! Did you know environmental responsibility is one of our co-op’s core values? And more than just a day-long celebration, our store embodies a commitment to sustainability throughout [...]
Friday, April 23 - Saturday, April 24 Celebrate Earth Week with a Co-op Produce Department Sale! Member-Owners and Student Members save 15% on all regularly priced produce, Non-Members save 5%.
Clean Water, Heathy Food The Outdoor Alliance of Story County (Outdoor Alliance) is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 at the request of Mike Cox, the Director of Story County Conservation. Since then, the Outdoor Alliance has raised funds for land acquisitions, trails, adult outdoor education, county park improvements, reconnecting the South Skunk River [...]
MARCH 2021 BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS 1. The Board finalized a vision statement for Wheatsfield Co-op, which is nested among the Mission and Core Values. The Vision reads: “Everyone’s favorite place to shop, learn, and connect.” This action completes the Board’s 2020-2021 update of the Mission, Vision, and Core Values. 2. Wheatsfield’s financials are strong, [...]
March Mini Member Drive Help us reach 40 new member-owners! At Wheatsfield, you’re not just a member, you’re an OWNER! Join 6,600+ of your neighbors and friends in member-ownership! Not a member-owner? Did you know that member-ownership is a one-time fully refundable investment with some excellent benefits?! Why join the Co-op? Since 1974 Wheatsfield Co-op [...]
The Abate Fetel Pear By Adam Calder, Produce Manager Spring in Iowa also means autumn in Argentina, and that means we get to enjoy a fresh taste of fall even though we are just on the cusp of spring. The Abate Fetel pear is available domestically in September, so the ones we have in [...]
