Tag: fresh produce

Time to Shop!

The shopping cart opened last night at midnight. It’ll close at midnight on Sunday, Sept. 1st. Delivery is Thurs., Sept 5th at our Des Moines area locations and Friday, Sept. 6th at our Ames location. Note that if you have a conflict with this schedule, our alternative pick up time from 10:30 am to noon on Sat., Sept 7th.

See below for updates on new stuff, including a new producer. 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.

7 Pines Farm added certified organic red slicing tomatoes and three kinds of certified organic peppers (Maconi Red, Chervena Chushka, Golden Treasure).

Gardner’s Harvest is back this cycle (and has her delicious soft pretzels listed!!!).

Wild Rose Pastures added fresh Iowa white peaches from an older tree on their farm.

Pickle Creek Herbal added several certified organic products: apples (a mix of varieties from a little orchard they started on their farm in 2006), heirloom tomatoes and heirloom eggplant (a mix made up of what’s ready), sweet peppers (a mix) and two kinds of hot peppers.

Threshing Floor added a limited quantity of patty pan squash to go along with their turnips, Incredible sweet corn, and wide variety of baked goods.

Huber Family Farm added Purple Viking potatoes and Maxibel French Filet Green Beans.

Chef Connie’s Urban Farms added Dr. Welchie’s Yellow and Opalka Paste heirloom tomatoes to go along with her Cherokee Purple and Hillbilly varieties. 

Raccoon Forks Farm added Sungold cherry tomatoes, okra, and kale, plus they still have Big Beef and Wapsi Peach tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, chicken, and various craft items.

Black Cat Acres added two kinds of eggplant plus yellow and red cherry tomatoes.

Good Shepard Grass Farms has two new chicken products: 2 to 2.5# birds priced at $4each and 3# birds priced at $6 each.

Yoke S Ranch has sirloin roast from its Corriente beef herd on sale at $6 per pound (regularly $6.60)”.

Holdeman ABF Poultry added capon breakfast sausage patties and Griffieon Family Farm added sheep summer sausage.

Time to Shop!

The shopping cart opened last night at midnight. It’ll close at midnight on Sunday, August 18th. Delivery is Thurs., August 22nd at our Des Moines area locations and Friday, August 23rd at our Ames location. See below for updates on new stuff, including a new producer.

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.

Quaking Bog Botanicals (a new IFC producer based in Ames) listed garlic (two sizes) and Rose Finn potatoes. Owner Scott Taylor writes: “My squash are turning out to be pretty good along with my Peruvian potatoes. I think there will be about six heirloom squash varieties offered starting in a few weeks.”

Maxwell Farms added Rose Finn Apple fingerling potatoes, yellow and green Haricot Vert beans, and bulk quantities (5# bags) of Slenderette green beans, Yukon Gold potatoes, and heirloom tomatoes. They also have cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, zucchini, and summer squash.

Threshing Floor has turnips and Incredible sweet corn available along with a wide variety of baked goods.

Chef Connie’s Urban Farms added Bulls Blood Beets, yellow zucchini, Jack Pot zucchini, Cherokee Purple heirloom tomatoes, and Hillbilly heirloom tomatoes (pay attention to Connie’s product descriptions as she offers some options on your orders). 

From Lee at the Berry Patch Farm: “We have blueberries, hanging strawberry baskets, and fresh blackberries”.

Raccoon Forks Farm added Italian eggplant and cherry tomatoes. They still have Big Beef and Wapsi Peach tomatoes as well as basil, cucumbers, chicken, and some crafts (barn quilt signs and insulated grocery bags). 

From Rick at Yoke S Ranch: “Our hamburger patties are on sale at $4.50/package (regularly $5.50) and short ribs are on sale at $4.50/lb (regularly $5)”.

From Matt at Holdeman ABF Poultry:  “We are celebrating our first year of being part of the coop. To say thank you, we are putting our entire product line on sale! Thank you for your business”.

From Carrie at LaVentosa Ranch: “I have added ground turkey made from only breast and thigh meats.  I’ve listed all the product I’ll have available until next summer, so people may want to stock up”.

Wild Rose Pastures added a grass-fed beef bundle (includes t-bone, sirloin, and ribeye steaks along with stew meat and hamburger).

Time to Shop!

The shopping cart opened last night at midnight. It’ll close at midnight on Sunday, August 4th. Delivery is Thurs., August 8th at our Des Moines area locations and Friday, August 9th at our Ames location. See below for updates on new stuff.

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.

Country View Dairy added a new variety of yogurt – Greek Lemon Custard – at a promotional price of $12.00 for a case of 12 six ounce containers. This variety was a big hit when we sampled it at our Merle Hay Mall site last time. They also eliminated the half cases (to simplify things), and most were buying full cases anyway.

Maxwell Farms has several new veggie offerings: 1) sweet corn (Peaches & Cream bi-color), 2) Patty Pan summer squash, 3) miniature eggplant mix, and 4) red tomatoes (to go along with their bell peppers, potatoes, green beans, and zucchini).

Black Cat Acres added collard greens and Better Boy tomatoes (to go along with their garlic and pickling cucumbers).

From Jocelyn at Pickle Creek Herbal: “This will be the last cycle to purchase our herb seedling varieties (except cilantro and mojito mint; we’ll keep those plants available until the end of August or until they sell out). However, we’re now in the middle of harvesting a few thousand heads of garlic with our homemade garlic harvester (made from recycled parts form some old farm machinery) – so now we have certified organic garlic for sale!”

Lee at The Berry Patch Farm writes “We have greenhouse tomatoes, strawberry hanging baskets, and blueberries”.

Raccoon Forks Farm added two kinds of tomatoes (Big Beef and Wapsi Peach) as well as turnips, okra, fennel, and cucumbers.

From Rick at Yoke S Ranch: “For this cycle hamburger patties will remain on sale at $4.50/package (three patties per package. Short ribs will also be on sale at $4.50/lb (regular price is $5/lb)”.

Holdeman ABF Poultry has a sale on their boneless skinless capon breasts (which are incredible on the grill) at $5.99/lb.

Valley View Poultry and Iowa Heritage Foods are both back this cycle (they are both only doing the first cycle each month).

From Becky at Threshing Floor: “I added to my turnip inventory, and please let everyone know that we are keeping an eye on our Incrdible sweet corn. If it’ll be ready by delivery time, we’ll post it on the weekend”.

Time to Shop!

The shopping cart is open. It’ll close at midnight on Sunday, July 21st. Delivery is Thurs., July 25th at our Des Moines area locations and Friday, July 26th at our Ames location. See below for updates on new stuff.

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.

• Black Cat Acres (a new IFC producer from SE of Nevada) listed pickling cucumbers and two kinds of fresh-dug garlic (which will need to be used right away or cured once you get it home).
• Maxwell Farms (from near State Center) added two varieties of eggplant, two kinds of fingerling potatoes, and three kinds of peppers to go along with their zucchini, baby summer squash, green onions, and Yukon Gold and Red Norland potatoes.
• Wimmer Farms (from near Afton) added Napa cabbage and cherry tomatoes to go along with their kale and four varieties chard.
• Red Barn Produce (from near Dexter) added pickling cucumbers, sweet onions, and dill seed head (great for pickling or seasoning) to go along with their green peppers and Red Pontiac new potatoes.
• Berry Patch Farm (from near Nevada) added quart boxes of blueberries (only 38 available right now) to go along with their tomatoes and strawberry hanging baskets.
• Chef Connie’s Urban Farms added cucumbers and spearmint to go long with her green beans, swiss chard, and curly kale.
• Threshing Floor (from near Dallas Center) added turnips to go along with their wide selection of breads, rolls, and buns.

From Kyle at Wedel Grazing Acres: “We’ve added cured smoked ham steaks. Great for the grill or oven. Our favorite recipe is to marinate in equal amounts lemon juice, brown sugar and horseradish for few hours then throw on the grill for 6-8 minutes each side!!!”

From Bob with Country View Dairy: “Just added five new yogurt flavors (Lime, Peach, Blueberry, Black Cherry & Raspberry) in 3 lb economy/family-size tubs.”

From Julie at Zaza’s Pasta:”I’ve added several new items – single serving frozen entrees featuring local, Iowa produce and/or meats. They include 1) Zucchini Parmigiana with Spaghetti Aglio Olio; 2) Farmer’s Market Veggie Lasagne; and 3)Sausage & Peppers with Couscous. I’ve also added Basil-Pine Nut Pesto and Pesto-Pomodoro Focaccia.”

From Jake and Amber at Good Shepard Grass Farm: “We’ve been busy here on our farm. Besides the normal raising of chickens and cattle, we added aronia berries (by the hundreds), asparagus (by the thousands), and nut/fruit trees (by the hundreds). It’s been an exciting time. Note:  we have chicken breasts (limited quantity) and we’ve processed some new beef for this summer, so we’ve temporarily lowered steak prices from beef from our last processing while supplies last!”

From Julie at Broadhorn Farm: “Thanks to all our customers for their patronage and patience as we grow our Belted Galloway beef herd. After taking a break last cycle, we are back with Short Ribs on sale for $3.69/lb (regularly $5.50) and Rump Roast on sale for $3.83/lb (regularly $6.50).

Time to Shop!

The shopping cart is open. It’ll close at midnight on Sunday, July 9th. Delivery is Thurs., July 13th at our Des Moines area locations and Friday, July 14th at our Ames location. See below for updates on a new producer and new stuff.

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.

Wedel Grazing Acres is running a sale on New York Strip steaks, $13.99/lb (regularly $16.50/lb).

Yoke S Ranch has a sale on hamburger patties (perfect for grilling) from their Corriene beef herd – regular price is $5/lb; marked down to $4.50. Rick writes: “We finally were able to get going in the hay fields. We baled over 300 bales in 5 days. We need about 800 1500 lb bales to feed the cattle this winter, so we still have a ways to go.”

From Jocelyn at Pickle Creek Herbal: “I’ve added a new infused olive oil for this cycle—Greek Oregano & Garlic. We’ve been making this oil for the past several years, but we’ve been sold out since February due to its popularity. We’ve been waiting and waiting to harvest our oregano so we could start making this oil again, and finally it’s back!”

Lee at The Berry Patch Farm writes “We will have greenhouse tomatoes, strawberry hanging baskets, some herbs, and best of all some black raspberries.”

Chef Connie’s Urban Farm added kohlrabi and beets this cycle, and Maxwell Farms has Yukon Gold new potatoes.

LaVentosa Ranch is taking this cycle off (the Marshall County fair is the week of delivery).

Broadhorn Farm is taking off as well because they sold most their product to a group that follows the Weston A. Price dietary guidelines (www.westonaprice.org/basics/dietary-guidelines). They hope to have more processed meat in their freezer in the next two weeks.

Time to Shop!

The shopping cart is open. It’ll close at midnight on Sunday, June 23rd. Delivery is Thurs., June 27th at our Des Moines area locations and Friday, June 28th at our Ames location. Make sure you stock up on some of our producer’s wonderful meats for that 4th of July celebration! See below for updates on new stuff.

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.

Griffieon Family Farm added Boneless Leg of Lamb, plus they’ve listed more lamb cuts, and they have five lotions on sale at 10% off (Arabian Spice, Warm Vanilla, Lemon, Lavender, and Lime). LaVon writes: “Our first batch of chickens are finished and I’m traveling to Bloomfield tomorrow with a 23 foot trailer (my maiden voyage) to get chickens butchered, so we will have plenty of chicken for sale.”

Sondra from SalAmander Farm writes: “If anyone wants to our order lamb, you need to get it this cycle. I will be taking off July and most of August for county fair season and won’t be listing again till school starts. Thanks for your business!”

Holdeman ABF Poultry has whole capons with missing wing on sale for $2.39 per lb (regular $2.69 per lb) – “wonderful family get togethers, holidays and reunions; they roast up very moist.”

With all this rain, it’s been difficult for our produce growers. Here’s some info about what they’ve listed this cycle:

• From Lee at Berry Patch Farm: “We’ve listed strawberries, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, curled parsley, chives, and strawberry hanging baskets.”
• Chef Connie’s Urban Farms listed limited quantities of beet tops (great chopped into salads to get added texture and “bitter greens” peppery taste), curly leaf parsley, rosemary, spearmint, romaine Lettuce, tyee spinach (longer smooth leaf spinach and has a mild flavor), and curly and regular kale.
• Pickle Creek Herbal is sold out of tomato seedlings for the year, but they still have pepper and eggplant seedlings, plus an incredible selection of herb seedlings (as well as their amazing herb-infused olive oils & vinegars).
• Wilted Leaf Farm has Lacinato and Red Russian Kale listed.
• Wimmer Farms has kale and pink beauty radishes listed.
• Maxwell Farms has asparagus listed.
• Pinecrest Farm, SalAmander Farm, and Chef Connie’s Urban Farms all have rhubarb listed (is rhubarb a vegetable?).

Wildwood Farms is back this cycle and has added a new item: Breakfast Braid (Danish-like sweet braid with jam filling that makes a beautiful and delicious breakfast treat).

Threshing Floor and Gardner’s Harvest are back as well. Lisa with Gardner’s Harvest writes: “We are back from vacation. If anyone wants to know, we spent the week at a Medieval ‘War’ hosted by the Society for Creative Anachronism.
Anyway, many of the usual items are available, and I’ve added Grain Free Pumpkin/Cranberry/Raisin Breakfast cookies.”

Time to Shop!

The shopping cart is open. It’ll close at midnight on Sunday, June 9th. Delivery is Thurs., June 13th at our Des Moines area locations and Friday, June 14th at our Ames location. See below for updates on new stuff.

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.

Also, LaVentosa Ranch is looking for homes for some extra baby chicks they got on Sunday. They are Araucana/American Bantam. Full grown they weigh 1.5#, which makes them great for small yards and first-time chicken farmers. They lay a bluish-green egg, for which they are treasured. The chicks are both male and female, and they’ll have many different color and feather patterns. Normally they cost $3.99 each plus shipping (with a minimum order of 15). Carrie will sell them for $1 each, but you’ll need to pick them up at her farm (near Marshalltown). She has 65 extra. If interested, call Carrie at 641-485-2251.

• Steak n’ Eggs Farm added collards, kale, red and white radish, and spinach. They also have lettuce and green onions listed.
• From Lee at Berry Patch Farm: “We have fresh greenhouse tomatoes, zucchini, and summer squash along with potted chives, curled parsley, strawberry hanging baskets, and pink lemonade blueberry plants.”
• SalAmander Farms added two new fresh herbs (sage and cilantro) to go along with several other types plus a wide selection of lamb meats.
• Pickle Creek Herbal added several varieties of hot pepper seedlings to go along with their heirloom tomato and eggplant transplants. They also have an incredible selection of herb seedlings (as well as some amazing oils and soaps). Jocelyn writes: “Our herb seedling availability changes from week-to-week as we start seedlings every couple of weeks. So, if a particular herb isn’t available this cycle, it may very well be next time.

Threshing Floor and Gardner’s Harvest are taking this cycle off, but Valley View Poultry is back (they’ll participate the first cycle each month through October).

Paula from Twin Girls Gardens writes: “We’ve added a new jam – blueberry lime – a sweet specialty jam made with blueberries and limes.”

Des Moines Bacon Company added a new product – Hardwood Smoked Cured Bacon. It’s the bacon that won the 2013 Baconfest Grand Champion award.

Yoke S Ranch has hamburger from their Corriente beef herd on sale: $40/ten lb package (regularly $45) and single package price is $4.25 (regularly $4.75). Rick writes: “We are almost done calving, but this wet weather really set up back as far as hay baling. Everything is growing, but we can’t get in to harvest it. Oh well, that is life on the farm, I guess.”

Broadhorn Farm has several products from their Belted Galloway beef herd on sale: 20 lb ground beef bundle is $88 (regularly $100, only five available); Rolled Rump Roast is $4.45/lb (regularly $5.50); Stew Meat is $4.50/package (regularly $5.99).

Heart of Iowa Soapworks has a new product: Iris Soap (a nice light floral scent that smells just like a beautiful Iris flower. Back in stock are Gorgeous Gams Ladies Shaving soap, Pine Tar shampoo, and Allie’s Almond & Oats soap.