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November Produce Parable

By |2018-11-14T15:21:09-06:00November 14th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , |

By Adam Calder, Produce Manager Iowa autumn produce is abundant at Wheatsfield this November.  If you need squash for pies, soups, roasting or casseroles we have got you covered.   The department has some great spaghetti, acorn, delicata, buttercup and butternut squashes from One Step at a Time Gardens in Kanawha, IA.  If you are going [...]

2nd Annual Cheese Fest!

By |2018-10-22T16:34:26-05:00October 22nd, 2018|Categories: Blog|

Thursday, November 1 -Saturday, November 3 Cheese Fest, now an annual event, is back for its second year! All three days save 20%* on all cheese! Also, enjoy special cheese-filled goodness from departments around the Co-op. Stay tuned for more details! Thursday, November 1, 7pm Class: The Fermented Kitchen Course #4, Non-Dairy Cheeses Members: $8 [...]

Superior Fresh Produce

By |2018-10-18T13:33:54-05:00October 18th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

By Adam Calder, Produce Manager We are excited to offer you some new items in the produce department salad case! Superior Fresh is a Wisconsin company that specializes in salad greens, herbs and Atlantic salmon. We have a selection of Superior Fresh spring mix, arugula, baby spinach, baby romaine mix, power greens mix (spinach, mustard, [...]

Seasonal Produce Update

By |2018-10-02T13:54:33-05:00October 2nd, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

September Produce Parable By Adam Calder, Produce Manager The first nip of autumn air was late coming this year, with temperatures into the eighties well into the end of the month. As such, it might seem like all of the great Iowa produce you’ve come to expect in the Wheatsfield Cooperative Produce Department will be [...]

Member Appreciation Celebration

By |2018-09-14T14:11:05-05:00September 12th, 2018|Categories: Blog|

Stop into YOUR Co-op on Saturday, September 29 from 10am-4pm to celebrate YOU! We're kicking off the day with a BIG giveaway! Giveaway: 500 Stainless Steel Straws! Starting at 10am. We want to help you reduce your use of single-use straws! 1 per person. While supplies last. Vendor Sampling 10am-Noon Iowa [...]

August 2018 Board Meeting Highlights

By |2018-09-10T13:39:22-05:00September 10th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

The Board approved a slate of three candidates for the upcoming Wheatsfield Board of Directors election. There will  not be a contested election this year and members-owners attending the Annual Meeting of the Members on October 17 will be asked to accept the slate of candidates approved by the Board. The Annual Meeting of the [...]

Local Crate Meal Kits

By |2018-09-21T09:24:09-05:00September 5th, 2018|Categories: Blog|

Local Crate, a chef-inspired meal kit service out of Saint Paul, is now available at YOUR Co-op! All five seasonal options available starting Monday, September 24. New kits will arrive every Monday at noon. 2 servings each. No subscription needed. $18-20 each kit Enjoy fresh responsibly-sourced ingredients while maximizing your time in the evening! Local [...]

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