Wheatfield Hill Organics got its roots in 1979 when Robert and Marguerite passed the family farm business to their daughter Helen and her husband, Robert. In 1997 they became certified organic after many years of making the transition to regenerative agriculture and working towards restoring the scarred, hilly terrain in Durand, WI.  The farmhouse now houses Chris, Andrew, and their two sons, Lucas and Robert, the fourth and fifth generations of the family to farm that land. 

If you’ve met any of the farmers of Wheatfield Hills, you know that soil health is at the core of their values and guides the practices they use daily. Their practices include natural soil amendments and crop rotation to produce alfalfa, pastured beef, berries, melons, vegetables, and small-batch sauces and candies. Their animals and crops are all certified organic and in-turn non-GMO, raised and processed without the use of synthetic weed control, pesticides, or fertilizers. Helen says “We are dedicated to protecting human health while preserving the natural environment.”

Farmers like the Kees-Winkler family have been severely impacted by the current pandemic due to the loss of additional income from things like farmers markets and sales to restaurants and cafes. Wheatfield Hills implemented physical distancing and mask requirements for harvesting, prepping, and delivering products. They’ve pivoted quickly to make up the loss of farmers market income by offering a weekly market at their farm on Thursdays throughout the growing season in order to ensure the safety of their farmers and customers.

The farmers of Wheatfield Hill Organics extend their deep gratitude for Menomonie Market owners, shoppers, and supporters who have helped grow our co-op into what it is today. You can find Wheatfield’s delicious, fresh produce in-store and online when it’s in-season and their frozen meat in-store and online year-round!

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This article was originally published in the August/September 2020 issue of our bi-monthly newsletter, The Morsel. If you’d like to read more stories like this one and stay up to date on the latest co-op news and events, pick up a print copy in-store on your next grocery run or find more news on our website here.