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1,244 Different Products Listed!

The online shopping opened last night at midnight. It’ll close on Sunday, June 1 at midnight with distribution on Thurs., June 5 at our Des Moines area and Osceola sites and Friday, June 6 in Ames. If you have a conflict, our alternative pickup is 10:30 am to noon on Sat., June 7 at our Franklin Plaza 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. We’ve got a huge selection of really incredible products. See below for new stuff.

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Beaver Creek Collections (a mother-daughter team from Guthrie Center) added a “Hi Tunnel Winter Wonderland Kale Mix” and Red Barn Produce (from Dexter) has added potted Lemon Grass to go along with their green onions and rhubarb.

From Jocelyn at Pickle Creek Herbal (from Brighton): “Lots of things happening at Pickle! Our greenhouse is in full swing, and we still have lots of herb seedlings and a few pepper, eggplant, and tomato seedlings. We also have a brand new infused olive oil – Roasted Garlic (awesome for grilling veggies – think asparagus from Wabi Sabi Farm, Maxwell Farms, or SalAmander Farm) – and we’ve added a new herbal lip balm (Apple Chamomile) and two new soap and lip balms (Lime Mint and Lavender Mint)”.

7 Pines Farm (from Maxwell) added some beautiful Napa Cabbage as a new product, and they also have kale, green onions, and a wide variety of dip mixes, salsas, compound butters, and cream cheese spreads.

Wildwood Farms (from Wellsburg) is back (they are selling every other cycle) with two new kinds of nuts (Toffee Pecans and Garlic Chipotle Almonds), plus a new flavor (Chocolate Hazelnut) to their Breakfast Braid selections.

Fieldstone Farms (from Clemons) added Bug Off Insect Repellent (in a push-up stick form) and two new beeswax candles (Frog and Angel) to go along with their wide selection of lip balms, lotions, beeswax candles, and honey products.

Yoke S Ranch (from Russell) has their Corriente beef short ribs on sale for $4.50/lb.

Wimmer Farms (from Afton) is back and has listed three kinds of lettuce (Butterhead, Loose Leaf, and Romaine) along with two kinds of kale.

Grade A Gardens (from Johnston) has listed spring garlic, spinach, spring lettuce, and baby kale, and Raccoon Forks Farm (from Redfield) has listed two kinds spinach to go along with their eggs and broiler chickens.

Heart of Iowa Soapworks (from Gilbert) has brought back their Beer Shampoo, Unscented Laundry Soap, and Unscented Laundry Soap Bars.

Wagner Enterprises is taking this cycle off, and Sweet Treats without Wheat will be taking off the entire farmer’s market season (I guess I’ll need to visit them at the downtown Farmers Market to get my cheesecake in a jar).

1,159 Different Products Listed!

The online shopping opened last night at midnight. It’ll close on Sunday, May 18, at midnight with distribution on Thurs., May 22, at our Des Moines area and Osceola sites and Friday, May 23 in Ames. If you have a conflict, our alternative pickup is 10:30 am to noon on Sat., May 24 at our new Franklin Plaza location.

Yes, we have new home. The address is 4944 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310 (click here for a blog post that includes a link to a map). We will no longer have a Merle Hay Mall site, so if you usually pick up at the mall, you’ll need to choose a new location when you open your shopping cart. 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, including for the first time MILK (so many reasons to be excited)! See below for new stuff.

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Pickle Creek Herbal (from Brighton): “We have a whole new wave of seedlings ready to go, which means many of the heirloom tomato, pepper, eggplant, and herb varieties that sold out last cycle are back in stock. Also, we have several more basil varieties available, and we’ve listed new herbs as well as some brand new hot peppers. Thanks! Jocelyn (the Pickle Creek Girl)” 

7 Pines Farm (from Maxwell) added eight new tomato transplant varieties (Beefsteak, Black Cherry, Blondkopfchen Cherry, Chadwick Cherry, Golden Nugget Cherry, Hillbilly Potato Leaf, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Snow White Cherry) to go along with their dip mixes, salsas, compound butters, and cream cheese spreads.From Lee’s Greens (from Nevada): “We have added lots of transplants (mainly tomatoes). We also have herbs, rhubarb, purple and white bicolor petunia hanging baskets, lettuce mix, swiss chard, and mixed turnips.”

SalAmander Farm (from Bondurant) added asparagus, rhubarb, and basil plants, and Panther Creek Asparagus (from Minburn) also added asparagus.

Broadhorn Farm (from Truro) has two beef products from their Belted Galloway herd on sale: Short Ribs (regularly $6.78/lb, now $5.59) and Round Steak (regularly $9.23/package, now $8.88). Julie writes: “We loved talking to our customers at the Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market last weekend and we’ll be there again on May 24th!!! Come out for a visit and pick up a Broadhorn Farm T-Shirt.”

Yoke S Ranch (from Russell) has their Corriente beef brisket on sale for $5.00/lb.

The Threshing Floor has unlisted their baked goods because of well-deserved vacation. They plan to relist the 2nd cycle of June.

1,245 Different Products Listed!

We learned we can use our Merle Hay Mall location for distribution next week, so we opened the online shopping cart last night at midnight. It’ll close on Sunday, May 3, at midnight with distribution on Thurs., May 8, at our Des Moines area and Osceola sites and Friday, May 9 in Ames. 

If you have a conflict, our alternative pickup is 10:30 am to noon on Sat., May 10 at our Merle Hay Mall 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.

We’ve got a huge selection of some really incredible products – baked goods, dairy, meats, eggs, veggies, etc. See below for new stuff and messages from producers.

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Wabi Sabi Farm (from near Granger) added 42 certified organic transplants, including 14 tomato varieties, 9 sweet/hot pepper varieties, and various herbs, onions, scallions, Swiss chard, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and broccoli. 

Lee’s Greens (from near Nevada) listed five kinds of tomato transplants and Victoria rhubarb transplants. They’ve also got potted herbs (sweet basil, chives, curled and plain leaf parsley) and several fresh produce items (mixed turnips, swiss chard, lettuce mix).

Pickle Creek Herbal (from near Brighton) listed certified organic Joe’s Long Cayanne hot pepper transplants and a bunch of certified organic herb transplants (basil, sage, thyme, mint, oregano, parsley, chives, and cutting celery). They also have herb-infused olive oils & vinegars, plus herbal soaps, salves & lip balms. 

7 Pines Farm (from near Maxwell) listed five types of herbs plants to go along with their dip mixes, salsas, compound butters, and cream cheese spreads.

Red Barn Produce (from near dexter) listed four kinds of tomato transplants (Cherokee Purple, Dester Heirloom, Golden Jubilee, Wapsipinicon Peach), Sweet Yellow Banana Pepper transplants, and three types of herb transplants. Sue also listed several fresh produce items – arugula, spicy greens, spinach leaves, kale, and green onions.

Raccoon Forks Farm (from near Redfield) has listed bagged spinach, plus they’ve got eggs and their broiler special is still on ($10/chicken, and the normal prices is $3.50/lb, so this offer makes these 4 to 5 lb chickens a real bargain).

Griffieon Family Farm (from near Ankeny) added two new lamb products: Loin Frenched Rack (a single rack that includes 11 ribs) and Frenched Rib Chops ( added two lamb products: Loin Frenched Rack (three chops per package).

Heart of Iowa Soapworks (from Gilbert) added “Resin in the Woods” soap, which is a demo batch from one of Karla’s soapmaking classes. Frankincense & Myrrh with a touch of Sandalwood, it’s “very subtle, not overpowering, more like a light cologne fragrance.”

Broadhorn Farm (from near Truro) added a new product – Petite Shoulder Tenders – from their Belted Galloway herd.

Iowa Pet Adoptions has stopped making their pet treats. We know there are many of you who were loyal customers. Erich indicated that the treats were a fundraiser project that was never intended to last forever, and he says thank you to everyone who bought them.

1,056 Different Products Listed!

Time to buy for your Easter meals. The online cart will close at midnight on Sunday, April 13. Distribution is Thurs., April 17 at our Merle Hay Mall, Downtown, West Des Moines, and Osceola sites and Friday, April 4 in Ames.

Note: we are not having a pick up at our Ankeny site (sorry) because Holy Week conflicts at First Family Church.

If you have a conflict, our alternative pickup is 10:30 am to noon on Sat., April 19 at our Merle Hay Mall 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.

See below for new stuff and messages from producers.

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7 Pines Farm (from near Maxwell) added certified organic parsley and basil plants to go along with their cream cheese spreads, compound butters, baking and dip mixes, and 16 oz jars of salsa and sweet jalapenos.

Matt from Holdeman ABF Poultry (from near Riceville) writes “As many of you many have noticed, our inventory is getting low on our capons. This is due to our processor closing its doors. We have been working to locate a different processor and have succeeded. We are scheduled to process our current flock of birds on May 5th. Shortly after this I will have increased inventory on certain products. Sorry for any hassles this may have caused”.

Raccoon Forks Farm (from near Redfield) has extended their $10/chicken Chicken Freezer Clear Out Special. Their normal prices is $3.50/lb, so this offer makes these 4 to 5 lb chickens a real bargain.

Gardner’s Harvest (from Des Moines) added Hot Cross buns, which are a traditional Easter treat made from a slightly yeasted dough with cranberries, raisins, fresh candied citrus peel, and a sweet glaze.

Yoke S Ranch (from near Russell in Southern Iowa) have their ribeye steaks on sale this cycle for $10/lb.

For Lee at Lee’s Greens (from near Nevada): “We have sweet baby turnips, red and green kale, swiss chard, lettuce mix, spinach, green salanova lettuce heads, cut sweet basil, and pots of chives, basil, and parsley. We may add some greenhouse cucumbers, zucchini, and summer squash at the end of the week”.

Sunrise (from Woodward) has Aloe Vera plants, potted live green garlic, Daikon radish microgreens, and Dwarf Grey Pea shoots.

Heart of Iowa Soapworks (from Gilbert) added Sandalwood Soap – “I made this up as a demo during one of my soapmaking classes. The students loved it – a soft, subtle sandalwood fragrance that’s not overpowering at all”.

Broadhorn Farm (from near Truro) has their ground beef from their Belted Galloway herd on sale this cycle and they’ve added a new Family Grill Beef Bundle.

Fieldstone Farms (from Clemons near Marshalltown) added Watermelon lip balm and two new lotions – Cucumber Melon and White Tea & Berries.

Early Morning Harvest (from near Panora) added four honey products (two sizes of clover honey and two sizes of buckwheat honey) and certified organic corn bread mix.

1,060 Different Products Listed!

The online shopping cart is open. It closes at midnight on Sunday, March 30. Distribution is Thurs., April 3 at our Osceola and Des Moines area sites and Friday, April 4 in Ames. If you have a conflict, our alternative pickup is 10:30 am to noon on Sat., April 5 at our Merle Hay Mall 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.

See below for new stuff.

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7 Pines Farm (from near Maxwell) has added a cream cheese spreads in a variety of flavors (Bacon Onion, Cucumber Dill, Garlic Herb, Spinach, Sun Dried Tomato Basil, Veggie) to go along with their compound butters and cheese logs. They have also added certified organic Basil and Thyme plants.

Zaza’s Pasta (from North Liberty near Iowa City) added three kinds of Orecchiette pasta (Orecchiette means “little ears” in Italian, and this pasta looks exactly like that), plus three kinds or Pappardelle pasta (a wide, flat noodle perfect with a nice meaty ragu). Julie’s springtime flavored Asparagus Fettucine is listed again as well. Click here for a nice IFC blog post on Julie and Zaza’s.

Raccoon Forks Farm (from near Redfield) has a Chicken Freezer Clear Out Special going on ($10/chicken). Their normal prices is $3.50/lb, so this offer makes these 4 to 5 lb chickens a real bargain. But quantities are limited, so you better act quick.

Yoke S Ranch (from near Russell in Southern Iowa) as their minute steak on sale. Regular price is $5.75/lb, and the sale price is $4.75/lb. s back as well.

Timber Ridge Cattle Company (from Osceola) added Ham Hocks and Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops from their Swabian Hall/Large Black crossbred pigs. Those who know heritage hog breeds know these breeds are really, really special. You won’t find these products anywhere, so don’t miss out (supplies are limited!!!). got to give these a try.

Sunrise (from Woodward) added Aloe Vera potted plants, plus Pesto Basil plants.

Heart of Iowa Soapworks (from Gilbert) has her Lavender Cream Goat Milk Soap and Wildman Shampoo back in stock.

Fieldstone Farms (from Clemons near Marshalltown) added Hazelnut Latte, Citrus, and Green Apple lip balms.