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1,237 Different Products Listed; The Thanksgiving Pledge!

This is THE last cycle before Thanksgiving, meaning your last chance to buy the finest IFC foods for your family feast! We’ve even made a handy shopping list you can view by clicking here.

***WEST DES MOINES SHOPPERS, WELCOME BACK!***

Our pick-up at Valley Church has resumed! If you are a West Des Moines customer, please remember to switch your pick-up location back to WDM!

Note: the online shopping cart is open and will close Sunday, Nov. 16th at midnight. Distribution is Thurs., Nov. 20th at our Des Moines area and Osceola sites and Friday Nov. 21st in Ames. If you can’t make those times, our alternative pick up is Saturday November 22nd from 10:30 am to noon at our Franklin Avenue location.

To shop go to https://iowafood.coop and log in. If you need help with your username or password, send an email to info@iowafood.coop.

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New items to add to your shopping list:

Get your turkey from these IFC producers: Hickory Hills Farm (from Bloomfield), Griffieon Family Farm (from Ankeny), Yoder’s Natural Farm (from Bloomfield), or Wild Rose Pastures (from Reasnor).

Des Moines Bacon Company (from Des Moines) listed three ham products (got to have ham!): Nitrate/Nitrite Free Applewood Smoked Holiday Spiral Ham, Uncured Applewoood Boneless Pit Ham, and Uncured Black Forest Boneless Pit Ham.

New Family Farm (from Elkhart) listed potatoes, onions, and various winter squash – all great for Thanksgiving meals.

From Becky with Threshing Floor (from Dallas Center): “I would like to encourage folks to try our dinner rolls with their Thanksgiving dinners. They freeze well. Also, we offer the Iowa whole wheat dinner roll with wheat grown by IFC producer Early Morning Harvest.”

From Bob with Country View Dairy (from Hawkeye): “I’m working with IFC producer Harvest Moon Farms on a new yogurt that uses their Aronia Concentrate. It’s Greek Aronia Berry Blackberry Custard. We made a small batch (16 three lb tubs). If it goes quick, we can always do batch at end of week.”

From Lee with Lee’s Green’s (from Nevada): “We have a nice selection of greens – lettuce, spinach, arugula, baby red and green kale, and Swiss chard – plus winter squash, radishes, sweet baby white turnips, sweet potatoes, red and white potatoes, and potted herbs.” Check out their assortment here.

7 Pines Farm (from Maxwell) added certified organic Hakurei Salad Turnips (enjoy in fresh salads or thinly sliced and sautéed with other vegetables), certified organic Lettuce/Spinach/Arugula Mix (a beautiful tasty blend of 6 different lettuces, spinach and arugula), and free-range Cornish-Cross broilers. Check out their products here.

Wilted Leaf Farm (from Des Moines) added spinach and some new carrot varieties.

From Jocelyn with Pickle Creek Herbal (from Brighton): “We have new items for the holidays. We have some nice 2″ certified organic hard-necked garlic heads for sale, and we are listing certified organic shallots. Christmas Thyme soap and lip balm are back, plus our herb jellies (including the ever-popular Lavender Jelly). We also listed (for the first time) certified organic dried basil, plus some new gift items (cute little gift bags containing various oils, vingars, soaps, bath salts, and lip balms).” Check out their assortment here.

Yoke S. Ranch (from Russell) put their sirloin roast on sale. A good turkey alternative!

Chris’ Custom Bakery (from Ankeny) has Thanksgiving shapes for their cut-out sugar cookies. Don’t forget to add a loaf of pumpkin or cranberry bread too!

Special K Ranch (from Chariton) listed a few new Texas Longhorn roasts and fillets in time for special holiday dinners.

From Amber with Good Shepard Grass Farms (from Monroe): We are offering a new product sale on our grass-fed beef breakfast
sausage this cycle for $7.95 (that’s $1.00 off the regular price!).”

Wagner Enterprises (from Dallas Center) listed a new kind of gluten-free bread along with their usual array of Iowa baked goods (from angel food cake to fruit pies).

Great River Maple (from Garnavillo) has some special gift items (it’s not too early to start shopping) including a gift basket and maple syrup in decorative maple leaf bottles.

Purrfect Muttchies (from Truro) added a new pet treat: Tasty BFF Peanut Butter and Jelly Bones.

1,281 Different Products Listed; Taste of Fall continues!

Many excellent choices for your food shopping needs this cycle, including holiday gifts, milk, meats, eggs, yogurt (check out the sale below), and the freshest greens available anywhere!

***WEST DES MOINES SHOPPERS, PLEASE NOTE:

Valley Church can’t accommodate us again this cycle. Members who usually pick up there need to choose another location. Sorry. We’ll be back in our space there for the distribution that happens the Thursday before Thanksgiving. If it helps, our alternative pick-up is 10:30 am to noon on Saturday Nov. 8th at our Franklin Plaza site. If you decide to order and pick up on Saturday, let us know with an email to info@iowafood.coop.***

Note: the online shopping cart is open and will close Sunday, Nov. 2nd at midnight. Distribution is Thurs., Nov. 6th at our Des Moines area and Osceola sites and Friday Nov. 7th in Ames.

To shop go to https://iowafood.coop and log in. If you need help with your username or password, send an email to info@iowafood.coop.

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New items to add to your shopping list:

The Kiowa House of Herbs (from Searsboro) added some new soups (think warm as it gets cold) to go along with their wide variety of jam/jellies, breads, pies, and teas.

From Amber with Good Shepard Grass Farms (from Monroe): “We added “Beef Breakfast Sausage” for the first time.  It is free of nitrates/nitrates and preservatives.  It’s $8.95/lb. From our 100% grass fed cattle.”

Griffieon Farm (from Ankeny) added two new holiday-table-worthy roasts – Boneless Beef Rib Roast and Beef Standing Rib Roast (which LaVon says are “tasty high-end roasts”).

From Bob of Country View Dairy (from Hawkeye):  MEMBER SPECIAL: ALL GREEK YOGURT ON SALE THROUGH NOVEMBER, TIME TO STOCK UP!

From Julie of Zaza’s Pasta (from IA City): “Just added Butternut Squash & Sage Fettuccine, which is my all-time favorite pasta. Pumpkin Fettuccine is still available for a short while yet, too.”

Heritage Hill Farm (from Ames) added bags of mixed gourds ‘perfect for your Fall tablescapes or decorating.‘

Raccoon Forks Farm (from Redfield) added arugula and onions and New Pioneer Farm (from Carlisle) added Braeburn, Fuji, and Red Delicious apples by the half bushel.

Yoke S. Ranch (from Russell) has a sale on Corriente stew meat at $5/lb–perfect timing for soup and stew season is here.

Chris’ Custom Bakery (from Ankeny) has Thanksgiving shapes for their cut-out sugar cookies; don’t forget to add a loaf of pumpkin or cranberry bread too!

Special K Ranch (from Chariton) listed a few new Texas Longhorn roasts and fillets in time for special holiday dinners.

Wilted Leaf Farm (from Des Moines) added red butterhead lettuce, green buttercrunch lettuce, and mustard greens to go with their other assortment of veggies including bunched carrots.

Wagner Enterprises (from Dallas Center) listed a new kind of gluten-free bread along with their usual array of Iowa baked goods (from angel food cake to fruit pies).

Great River Maple (from Garnavillo) has some special gift items (it’s not too early to start shopping) including a gift basket and maple syrup in decorative maple leaf bottles.

Broadhorn Farm (from near Truro) is back! Julie says, ‘After a good farmer’s market season, we are back and have (NEW) Tri-tip steak, Flanken style ribs and Petite Shoulder Tenders. We’re looking forward to working with you all again.’

Lee’s Green’s (from Nevada): “We’ve listed leaf lettuce mix, spinach, arugula, Swiss chard, baby green and red kale, mixed red and white potatoes, sweet potatoes, radishes, sweet baby white turnips, acorn squash, butternut squash, giant pink banana squash…….(the list goes on) – Check out their assortment here.

7 Pines Farm (from Maxwell) listed a wide array of Certified Organic produce including lettuce mixes, mesclun salad mix, spinach, and radishes.

Purrfect Muttchies (from Truro) continues to amaze with their pet treats; new flavors include: Moochin’ Mutt Macaroon, Rompin’ Rascal Pumpkin Rounds, and Scentsurrific Ginger Smackin’ Snaps.

1,238 Different Products Listed; Taste of Fall is HERE!

Many new items this cycle including baked goods, soups, marinara sauce, and even holiday turkeys (see below)!

***WEST DES MOINES SHOPPERS, PLEASE NOTE:

Valley Church (where we normally have our West Des Moines distributions) can’t accommodate us this cycle OR the next because they need our space for other activities. Members who usually pick up there need to choose another location. Sorry. If it helps, our alternative pick-up is 10:30 am to noon on Saturday Oct. 25 at our Franklin Plaza site. If you decide to order and pick up on Saturday, let us know with an email to info@iowafood.coop.***

Note: the online shopping cart is open and will close Sunday, Oct. 19th at midnight. Distribution is Thurs., October 23rd at our Des Moines area and Osceola sites and Friday Oct. 24th in Ames. To shop go to https://iowafood.coop and log in. If you need help with your username or password, send an email to info@iowafood.coop.

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New items to add to your shopping list:

The Threshing Floor (from Dallas Center) is back this cycle. Becky notes that they’ll be listed only the second cycle in Oct., Nov., and Dec., so please plan accordingly. Also, she’s added cornmeal dinner rolls made from organic cornmeal from Early Morning Harvest (delicious with soup).

Donna of Wagner Enterprises (from Dallas Center) notes: “I’ve listed some new products: Gluten-free sugar cookies, gluten-free sandwich bread, and gluten-free one-crust special order pies. I can do any kind of pie gluten-free just with one crust and crumbs on the top.”

7 Pines Farm (from Maxwell) has many new items you including marinara sauce in 16 oz tubs and a wide range of pork cuts from their pasture-raised Berkshire/Yorkshire crossbred hogs.

Heart of Iowa Soapworks (from Gilbert) is listing soaps for the last time. Stock up while you can! Her business is being sold, but she is going to maintain her membership because she loves the co-op.

Ebersole Cattle Co. (from Kellerton) added inventory to their famous extra-lean grassfed beef back including a new product: summer sausage.

WW Homestead Dairy (from Waukon) added limited quantities of salted butter, but they are out of unsalted butter. They have a full set of their incredible milks available in both half and whole gallon sizes.

Timber Ridge Cattle Co. (from Osceola) added peppered jerky, jalapeno summer sausage, and spicy ‘Hot Brats’ from their Swabian-cross hogs (which according to Pete are great in pasta and stir-fry dishes.

Anna’s Place Poultry (from Grimes) added free-range turkeys just in time for the holidays–order now to ensure your turkey ultra-fresh and from a local farmer!

Great River Maple (from Garnavillo) added Grade B maple syrup in limited quantities; Grade B is a darker syrup from later in the season, It’s a treat for those who know its butter-rich flavor.

Country View Dairy (from Hawkeye) has their 6 oz cases and 3 lb tubs of Greek blackberry custard yogurts on sale this cycle – this is a new variety that has gotten great reviews from people who’ve tried it.

From Mike of Salama Greenhouse (from Boone): “Our 2nd crop of orchids are blooming again, so I added them to our spinach, swiss chard, kale, and tomato offerings.” A perfect way to bring some cheer in during the colder months.

Global Greens farmers with new stuff: Jacqueline Ndabazaniye (Dry ‘Tongue of Fire’ beans), Simon Bucumi (Rutabaga), and Etiene Hacimana (Kennebec potatoes, red onion).

Purrfect Muttchies (from Truro) “I updated all the recipes with the new flour, which is Wheat and dairy free (Gluten Free) and added a Chinese marinade for the Jerky.” Pet-friendly treats for humans, too!

Yoke S Ranch (from Russell) put their NY Strip steaks on sale for $10/lb.

Dangood Gardens (from Johnston) is offering ‘Mother of Thousands’ houseplants along with two kinds of Japanese shiso (a culinary herb used in stir-fries or on sandwiches). 

1,193 Different Products Listed; Taste of Fall is HERE!

Exciting new seasonal additions continue, along with our newest producer–Butter Me Up!–with their eight different blends of cashew, almond, hazelnut, and peanut butter. Give them a try!

Note: the online shopping cart is open and will close Sunday, Oct. 5th at midnight. Distribution is Thurs., October 9th at our Des Moines area and Osceola sites and Friday Oct. 10th in Ames. To shop go to https://iowafood.coop and log in. If you need help with your username or password, send an email to info@iowafood.coop. We’ve got a huge selection of really incredible products. See below for new stuff.

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IFC producers in the news:

James Nisly of Organic Greens was featured in Wheatsfield Cooperative’s Field Journal; read all about his operation and why you should be eating organic microgreens and sprouts with every meal!

Global Greens refugee farmers are featured in a Des Moines Register segment. We are so proud to have them part of the Co-op!

New items to add to your shopping list:

Heart of Iowa Soapworks (from Gilbert) says ‘I made a batch of soap as a request from one of our farmers.  It’s a Dragon’s Blood & Amber blend. This smells really, really good! Like a sensual cologne. This is a masculine scent.’

Holdeman ABF Poultry (from Riceville) has several favorites back in stock: capon brats, capon breasts, honey + swiss capon sticks, and smoked capon breast. These always go fast!Lee’s Greens (from Nevada) listed all your fall favorites, from from greens to winter squash, including a rare variety known as ‘Giant Pink Banana Squash’. 

Salama Greenhouse (from Boone) added swiss chard to go along with their kale, spinach, tomatoes and fall mums.

Global Greens farmers with new stuff: Jacqueline Ndabazaniye (brilliant red ‘Curly Roja’ kale) and Angelique Hakuzimana (Dinosaur kale).

Purrfect Muttchies (from Truro) introduced a couple new treat varieties for your pet friends: Dandy Doggy Date Delights and Slobberlicious Sweet Potato Pistachio Pinwheels. Remember, all their treats are human-friendly too.

Hickory Hills Farm (from Moulton) has several grass-finished beef items including steaks and hamburgers, as well as pork brats and lard (their secret for the flakiest pie crust).

Wildwood Farms (from Wellsburg) wants you to get a head-start on holiday shopping with some of their handcrafted items (many from reclaimed Iowa materials) including a French-style rolling pin, wine bottle stopper, pens, and stylus. Don’t forget to pick up one of their hot cocoa mixes as well. 

Iowa Orchard (from Urbandale) introduced a new apple variety this cycle–Greening Apple, similar to Granny Smith, a tart green apple, perfect for cooking.

Wilted Leaf Farm (from Des Moines) listed carrot bunches and many fresh, leafy greens.

Yoke S Ranch (from Russell) still has their Corriente beef brisket on sale this cycle along with a new item, Corriente soup bones.

Country View Yogurt (from Hawkeye) now offers their Greek Blackberry Custard yogurt in a 3 lb tub! This is a new size in very limited quantities. They are also continuing their sale on 3 lb tubs @ $5 each – a real bargain!

Chris’ Custom Bakery (from Ankeny) updated their sugar cookie themes for fall–new options include fall leaves and football related shapes. These are intricately decorated and make a tremendous gift as well!

Zaza’s Pasta (from Iowa City) is back this cycle after taking off last cycle (for a well-deserved vacation). They’ve re-listed one of their fall seasonal flavors – Pumpkin Fettucinne.

1,202 Different Products Listed; Taste of Fall is HERE!

So many items to celebrate the harvest–flowers, pumpkins, carrots, potatoes, and our new MAPLE SYRUP! The cooler temps have also brought us more fresh, leafy greens. A few summer favorites have stuck around–get them while you can.

Note: the online shopping cart is open and will close Sunday, Sept. 21st at midnight. Distribution is Thurs., Sept. 25th at our Des Moines area and Osceola sites and Friday Sept. 26th in Ames. To shop go to https://iowafood.coop and log in. If you need help with your username or password, send an email to info@iowafood.coop. We’ve got a huge selection of really incredible products. See below for new stuff.

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New items to add to your shopping list:

Two Amish families from Bloomfield that were Iowa Heritage Foods have separated into two different producers: Yoder’s Natural Farm and Hickory Hills Farm. Both have eggs, beef, pork, and chicken listed, and Yoder’s Natural Farm also has lamb, duck,  and ground turkey. 

Country View Dairy (from Hawkeye) has 3 lb tubs of yogurt on sale with a .50 cent discount per tub. Don’t miss out!

WW Homestead Dairy (from Waukon) has again listed salted and unsalted butter (they had been using most their cream for ice cream instead of butter). You’ll also want to buy some of their incredible cream-line milk, cheese, and ice cream products.

Rosebud Botanicals (from Afton) is offering a whole new line of products including ‘lotion-on-a-stick’ and Berry Body Batter, made with aronia berries and cocoa!

Heritage Hill Farm (from Ames) added eggplant, peppers, and baby beet bundles and New Pioneer Farm (from Carlisle) added spaghetti squash and sugar pie pumpkins.

Global Greens farmer Jacqueline Ndabazaniye  (farming in Des Moines, originally from Congo) listed butternut squash, zucchini, and dry beans–get these while they are still around!

Other Global Greens farmers with new stuff: Narad Bastola (Bhutanese pumpkins, Coosa squash, daikon radish); Bucumi Simon (arugula, mustard greens); Angelique Hakuzimana (arugula, okra, carrots); Bizimana Charles (red beets).

Salama Greenhouse (from Boone) is offering 10″ and 12″ potted mums, kale, spinach, and artisan tomatoes.

Berry Patch Farm (from Nevada) listed their famous Honeycrisp, Macoun and Lura apples.

Early Morning Harvest (from Panora) added some new pepper varieties: Red Flame, Red Rocket, Habanero, Hot Paper Lantern, Sweet Bananas, and Sweet Bell.

Iowa Orchard (from Urbandale) offers six flavors of apple cider–perfect this time of year–in addition to all of their apple varieties and baked goods.

Raccoon Forks Farm (from Redfield) listed large pasture-raised chickens and Yoke S Ranch (from Russell) has their Corriente beef brisket on sale this cycle.

Fieldstone Farms (from Clemons) added three new beeswax candles: Celebration Cake, Honeycomb Pillar, and Rustic Fern Pillar.

1,280 Different Products Listed; Taste of Fall is HERE!

It’s like a fall preview at the Co-op; lots of apples, winter squash, potatoes, and even potted mums have arrived. Don’t forget to stock up on summer favorites while they are still around!

Note: the online shopping cart is open and will close Sunday, Sept. 7 at midnight. Distribution is Thurs., Sept. 11th at our Des Moines area and Osceola sites and Friday Sept. 12th in Ames. To shop go to https://iowafood.coop and log in. If you need help with your username or password, send an email to info@iowafood.coop. We’ve got a huge selection of really incredible products. See below for new stuff.

Also, Pickle Creek Herbal invites us all to their 10-year anniversary party (their first farm party in 10 years) from 3-7 pm on Sunday, Sept. 7th. Relax, enjoy garden tours, live local music, and tons of tasty dishes featuring herbs. Their farm is at 1270 Jefferson-Washington Rd, Brighton, IA 52540. For questions or an electronic copy of our invitation, e-mail Jocelyn@picklecreek.com or visit Facebook.com/picklecreek.

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New items to add to your shopping list:

Huber Family Farm (from Maxwell) is offering some beautiful potato varieties along with some of their famous Bolero carrots! Pick up some Mountain Rose pink-skin/pink-flesh potatoes or some Purple Vikings, with their purple tie-dye skin (They make the world’s best mashed potatoes.).

Iowa Orchard (from Urbandale) is back with several varieties of apples: Gala, Blondee, Golden Supreme, Mollie’s Delicious, Paula Red, RedFree, and Wealthy. And don’t forget the apple cider!

Early Morning Harvest (from Panora) is offering 25 pound bags of your favorite flours from Certified Organic grains grown here in Iowa–perfect for those who do a lot of baking!

Global Greens farmer Bizimana Charles (farming in Des Moines, originally from Burundi) is offering beautiful  ‘Tongue of Fire’ beans (choose fresh or dry) and cherry tomatoes.

Other Global Greens farmers with new products include: Jacqueline Ndabazaniye (Red Russian Kale); Bucumi Simon (radishes, winter squash stems); Narad Bastola (mustard greens).

7 Pines Farm (from Maxwell) has garden fresh salsa (made from their very own organic produce). Also, pick up a 10 lb box of their canning tomatoes and make some tomato sauce or salsa of your own.

New Pioneer Farm (from Carlisle) listed potted mums in purple, white, and yellow, perfect to add fall color to your front porch or deck. Don’t forget to pick up some of their acorn squash, too.

Berry Patch Farm (from Nevada) is back with apples–we’ve missed them! Dean Henry, owner, says ‘Apple season is in full swing now, a few days early and with lots of color.’ Shop their Honeycrisp, Lura, or ‘early’ mix of William’s Pride, Earligold, and Redfree.

Good news from Heart of Iowa Soapworks (from Gilbert), owner Karla Moore says, ‘I’ve had a change of heart and have decided to stay in business for the time being.  But, I am actively looking for a buyer. I have been absolutely swamped with customers wanting me to keep going….’ She’s added Bergamot & Violet soap, a limited edition while she uses up her remaining supplies.

Griffieon Farm (from Ankeny) has lowered prices on their t-bone steaks by .50/lb this month–grilling season isn’t over yet!

Heritage Hill Farm (from Ames) listed several herbs–perfect for freezing or drying so you can have ‘fresh’ herbs all winter long.

Yoke S Ranch (from Russell) has their Corriente beef arm roast on sale, this cycle only, for $4.50/lb.

Oswald Meats (from Manson) added giblets to go along with their other pasture poultry products.

1,256 Different Products Listed; Take advantage of summer while it’s here, plus FREE SWEET CORN!

The harvest is on and produce farmers are bringing in all kinds of incredible veggies; you’ll want to grab this stuff while you can, it’s only here while the warm weather lasts!

Note: the online shopping cart is open and will close Sunday, Aug. 24 at midnight. Distribution is Thurs., Aug. 28 at our Des Moines area and Osceola sites and Friday August 29 in Ames. To shop go to https://iowafood.coop and log in. If you need help with your username or password, send an email to info@iowafood.coop. We’ve got a huge selection of really incredible products. See below for new stuff.

Also, Pickle Creek Herbal invites us all to their 10-year anniversary party (their first farm party in 10 years) from 3-7 pm on Sunday, Sept. 7th. Relax, enjoy garden tours, live local music, and tons of tasty dishes featuring herbs. Their farm is at 1270 Jefferson-Washington Rd, Brighton, IA 52540. For questions or an electronic copy of our invitation, e-mail Jocelyn@picklecreek.com or visit Facebook.com/picklecreek.

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New items to add to your summer shopping list:

Riverview Berry Farm (from West Bend) is a new IFC producer with a 20-acre blackberry farm they started in 2010. Their mission is to provide great tasting, nutritious, locally-grown berries. Welcome aboard!

Heritage Hill Farm (from Ames) listed gorgeous flower bouquets (order one for your table and one for a friend!) and a wide selection of fresh produce (including 20 lb boxes of Roma tomatoes for canning). Jessica noted: “We are so excited to be a producer for the COOP. My mother in law, visiting from Arizona, came along when we dropped off last cycle; she was impressed and slightly jealous she didn’t have something like ours in AZ!”

Fieldstone Farms (from Clemons) added ‘Chunk Honey’ which is a jar of raw honey that includes the honeycomb.

Global Greens: Ndabasaniye, Jaqueline (farming in Des Moines, originally from Tanzania + Congo!) listed amazing red-purple ‘Dragon’ carrots.

Other Global Greens farmers with new products include: Bastola, Narad (Roma tomatoes, okra, shallots); Charles, Bizimana (green beans, red tomatoes); Alex, Congera (carrots).

Holdeman Poultry (from Riceville) has their amazing and affordable bonesless, skinless capon breasts again.

Ebersole Cattle Co. (from Kellerton) has added products to their inventories–don’t miss the sirloin jerky and hamburger patties.

Huber Family Farm (from Maxwell) is back for the season with their incredible root vegetables, starting with three varieties of potatoes: ‘Charlotte’, ‘Carola’, and ‘Reba’.

Sunrise (from Woodward) is offering their famous ‘NuMex Anaheim Chiles’ , ideal for roasting or stuffing with their mild heat.

Olson Family Farm (from Madrid) is offering sweet corn. Sweet corn season is winding down, so don’t miss out!

Central Iowa Organic Fertilizer (from Indianola) added a new product called Garden Topper, which are 50 lb bags of worm castings ideal for applying to your gardens after harvesting your crops. Stock up and apply as areas become open!

Timber Ridge Cattle Co. (from Osceola) has flaxfed cattle ribeye and NY strip steaks ready for your end of summer BBQ.

New Family Farm (from Elkhart) added watermelon, cantaloupe, muskmelon, and two kinds of hot peppers.

Yoke S Ranch (from Russell) has their rump roast on sale for this cycle for $5.75/lb.

Good Shepherd Grass Farm (from Monroe) added dried beef and flank steak to go along with their wide selection of beef products.

Lee’s Greens (from Nevada) added a mix of red and white potatoes and green tomatoes to go along with their potted herbs, eggplant, and green bell peppers.

1,283 Different Products Listed, including Peaches, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Apples and Much More!!!

The online shopping is open. It’ll close on Sunday, Aug. 10 at midnight with distribution on Thurs., Aug. 14 at our Des Moines area and Osceola sites and Friday August 15 in Ames. To shop go to https://iowafood.coop and log in. If you need help with your username or password, send an email to info@iowafood.coop. We’ve got a huge selection of really incredible products. See below for new stuff.

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New items to add to your summer shopping list:

1,153 Different Products Listed, including all your summer essentials:

The online shopping is open. It’ll close on Sunday, July 27 at midnight with distribution on Thurs., July 31 at our Des Moines area and Osceola sites and Friday August 1 in Ames. To shop go to https://iowafood.coop and log in. If you need help with your username or password, send an email to info@iowafood.coop. We’ve got a huge selection of really incredible products. See below for new stuff.

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New items to add to your summer shopping list:

The Kiowa House of Herbs (from Searsboro) added several fresh herbs along with horseradish and Lavender Potpourri (a mixture of herbs and aromatic oils for a natural & safe room deodorizer). 

New Family Farm (from Elkhart) added four new eggplant varieties to go along with their beans, summer squash, onions, kale, basil, cabbage, and cucumbers.

Lee’s Greens (from Nevada) added potted Autumn Bliss red raspberry plants, and they’ve also got cucumbers, zucchini, yellow summer squash, and green beans listed.

Iowa Choice Harvest has their frozen sweet corn and apple products on sale this cycle.

Crazy Cow Creamery (from Buffalo Center) is back after taking off a few cycles (to care for their new baby – congratulations!).

Tesdell Farm Fresh Produce (from Slater) has their new crop garlic listed.

Audubon County Family Farm has frozen certified organic aronia berries listed. They are also offering a U-Pick opportunity (free berries with a $.50/lb donation to the IFC).

7 Pines Farm (from Maxwell) added pasture-raised Cornish Cross broilers and certified organic fresh garlic, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.

Yoke S Ranch (from Russell) has their beef brisket on sale for $5/lb.

Oswald Meats (from Manson) added chicken breasts, thighs, legs, and backs/ribs.

1,164 Different Products Listed, including all your summer essentials:

The online shopping is open. It’ll close on Sunday, July 13 at midnight with distribution on Thurs., July 17 at our Des Moines area, Ames, and Osceola sites. To shop go to https://iowafood.coop and log in. If you need help with your username or password, send an email to info@iowafood.coop. We’ve got a huge selection of really incredible products. See below for new stuff.

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New items to add to your summer shopping list:

Wild Black Raspberries from Kiowa House of Herbs, who describe the wild berries as ‘luscious and sweet because of all this rain’. Perfect ice cream topping, too!
Gouda Brats w/ Frisian Farms Gouda from Timber Ridge Cattle Co.: ‘I met Mike Bandstra of Frisian Farms on the highway between Oskaloosa and Bloomfield a while back to pick up some of his special aged gouda which we combined with our Swabian Hall/Large Black pork to make this extraordinary brat.’

Sourdough bread from Gardner’s Harvest using a years’ old wild yeast starter.

Ice Cream: Strawberry Cheesecake, Rhubarb Fest, + Peanut Butter Cup are all new flavors from WW Homestead Dairy and since it’s National Ice Cream Month…

Mild Beef Sticks $2 off from Yoke S Ranch. Enjoy a perfect summer snack at $11/lb.

Tongue of Fire Beans + Mini White Cucumbers from New Family Farm: ‘The hot weather is really turning some things on here at New Family Farm! So we have listed several common items this week (like onions, cabbage, kale, green beans, summer quash) and some fun things like mini white cucumbers and tongue of fire beans.’

Tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes from Salama Greenhouse (formerly Northwest Greenhouse) + Lee’s Greens. Choose red and orange slicers, or a colorful mix of grape tomatoes.

Greek Oregano + Garlic Infused Olive Oil is back from Pickle Creek Herbal. You’ll want this for all the veggies + chicken you’ll be grilling! Jocelyn says they just harvested the oregano used in this oil.

Pastured, cut-up, frozen whole chickens fed non-GMO feed are back from Wild Rose Pastures, fed no hormones or antibiotics and raised on a diet of fresh grass.

Beets available from Raccoon Forks Farm, and three varieties (golden, with/without tops) from Red Barn.

Turnips are here from the Threshing Floor.

Greek Blackberry Custard Yogurt from Country View Dairy is now here; this new flavor is available in 12 packs. The taste of summer, in a yogurt!

Chicken Feet from Griffioen Family Farm. LaVon comments, ‘What can I say about chicken feet?  Use to make chicken stock, fry them or use in a favorite recipe.  If you have to put a foot in your mouth, this is the best kind!’

Leeks, candy onions, red onions, yellow onions are here from Red Barn Produce (candy onions), New Family Farm (white + yellow + red) and Certified Organic leeks + Certified Organic red onions from 7 Pines Farm.

New formula dog treats have arrived from Purrfect Muttchies–treat your pet to wholesome flavors like Bacon, Spinach, + Tomato bones.