Look for new recipes on our website! Asparagus Pizza, Panko Crusted Asparagus Spears, Deviled Eggs with Chipotle and Bacon, Coconut Loaf & Berry Compote  and Coconut Peach Melba Smoothie.

May 2013 Produce Parable
By Adam Calder

It seems nature is not without a sense of irony, and April leading into May brought us weather in the 70’s, then snow and 30’s, then the 70’s again. If nothing else, nature like this keeps us sharp and on our toes.  

Flurries aside, it is time for gardening.  We are ready to help you cultivate a fine garden and are happy to extend a new line of gardening products.  Potting Shed Creations has a creative selection of aesthetically pleasing and sustainably produced gardening products, and we have brought in a few of their items for you to try.  We have Bloom in a Bag, Garden in a Bag and Potting Shed Kids products to meet the needs of casual window-box gardeners, more serious back-yard gardeners and any children out there aspiring to be little gardeners themselves.  read more

We lowered our price on Bell and Evans Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts - now $2 less per pound! Their chickens are air chilled, chlorine-free, antibiotic-free and fed an organic vegetarian diet.

The May / June issue of the Field Journal  features a local producer spotlight on Grinnell Heritage Farm, the Nutritional Note column will empower you to make your own jams and jellies, an article reflects on the school garden programs at Sawyer and Kate Mitchell Elementary, we offer a few flourless baking recipes, and much more! The June member-owner discount coupon is included on page seven.

Redfield, IA
Miles-to-Market: 58.9

Raccoon Forks Farm is an eight-acre farm located in rural Dallas County, just outside of Redfield. They utilize sustainable farming practices to provide locally grown, chemical-free produce while offering employment opportunities to people with disabilities. From their happy, pastured chickens come their rich tasting brown eggs. They believe sunshine, green grass and the ability to root for tasty insects keep their chickens happy and healthy. To ensure proper nutrition the chickens are fed an all-natural, vegetarian supplemental diet.

We currently carry Raccoon Forks Farm's eggs and chickens.

Learn more about Raccoon Forks Farm and their job training programs at their website or on their Facebook page.

Provide feedback on how the co-op is serving you, what you love, what you would like to see improved, what departments you would like to see expanded and much more! The survey will be open until May 31 and should take 20-30 minutes to complete. Start the survey now.

The survey requires an internet connection. If you do not have a reliable internet access, we will have a computer available in our Deli Seating Area.

Monday through Friday 8-11am enjoy Breakfast Burritos with a side of salsa, Breakfast Sandwiches, Oatmeal and a changing selection of Denver Bird's Nests, Corned Beef Hash, French Toast or whatever the Deli chefs dream up. Each day is different! Meat, Veggie and Vegan options available.

Saturday and Sunday stop in for Co-op Brunch from 8-11am! The hot bar will be packed with the items mentioned above and more!


Prices are by the each and by the pound depending on the item. Coffee and juices are just steps away!