Saturday, May 9, 2020 This World Fair Trade Day is about perseverance and solidarity. The Fair Trade world is suffering. Trade has halted, shops are closed and livelihoods are threatened. The impact is large but our will is larger. As Fair Trade enterprises struggle to get through this crisis, they need your support. We [...]
Kevin StowWheatsfield Board DirectorMay 5, 2020I have the distinct pleasure of writing this month’s board news which includes the opportunity to extend heartfelt thanks to you and to our staff on behalf of the Board of Directors.During these unique times you have continued to show up to support your Co+op. Store operations needed to shift [...]
Our May Change for Community recipients are Food at First and Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance. As thousands of people in our community are affected by the rapid changes due to the spread of COVID-19, we have chosen to support these organizations who are providing food options, rental assistance, and more for families in our [...]
Iowa Asparagus By Adam Calder, Wheatsfield Produce Manager Spring showers have done their job, and the tips of delicious asparagus from Iowa Asparagus LLC in Ankeny have burst forth from the rain-dampened soil. Wheatsfield Cooperative has been doing business with Iowa Asparagus LLC for many years, and each year their asparagus is better than [...]
By Kim McDermott, Wheatsfield Wellness Manager This article originally published in May, 2017. Updated: April 2020 After waiting out the months of cold weather, plus social distancing and quarantining at home, it’s a pleasure to be able to go outside in just short sleeves. Finally – it’s warm! Once spring approaches, many of us [...]
STEFAN GAILANS Wheatsfield Board President April 19, 2020 I’ve taken a lot of walks these past few weeks. More than usual, I’d say. I imagine this is true for a lot of people these days. I’m particularly observing all the spring flowers this year. The daffodils, crocuses and tulips dotting my neighbors’ yards seem [...]
Working Together Through a World PandemicLinda JohnsonWheatsfield Co-op General Manager I’m not sure that many of us would have suspected a little more than a month ago how much our lives would change due to the Coronavirus pandemic. But change they have and it is the same story at Wheatsfield. Our business and the store operations have shifted [...]
Our April Change for Community recipients are Food at First and Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance. As thousands of people in our community are affected by the rapid changes due to the spread of COVID-19, we have chosen to support these organizations who are providing food options, rental assistance, and more for families in our [...]
Your Co-op's Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic Wheatsfield Cooperative remains ready to adapt to changes happening during these unprecedented times. Thank you for supporting Wheatsfield Cooperative and your community! We are monitoring the development of the pandemic closely and will consider all recommended precautions to protect the health and safety of customers and [...]
