Milton Creamery
The Musser family – Rufus, Jane, and sons Junior and head cheesemaker Galen – make artisanal cheese the old fashioned way, and source their added growth hormone-free milk from less than 30 miles away.
Milton, IA
Frontier Co-op
Type: Cooperative
Produces: Herbs, Spices, Essential Oils
Location: Norway, IA
Miles from Coop: 22
Based in Norway, IA with locations in Belle Plaine and North Liberty, Frontier Co-op is a cooperatively owned wholesaler of organic and natural herbs, spices, and essential oils.
As the first major herb and spice distributor to recognize and actively promote the value of organics, they ensure the highest quality for their customers.
"We believe that business should be used as a force for good in the world."
Through the Well Earth sustainable sourcing program, Frontier Co-op supports growers around the world with technical expertise and financial support.
Doing good isn't just about the products. Frontier Co-op has also been recognized as a top employer in our area, innovating how they support working parents and second chance hiring practices.
"Our role is to help break down those barriers to the best of our ability by ensuring our employees have access to important support services."
You can find all three of Frontier Co-op's family of brands on New Pi shelves. Plus! Our members save 10% on bulk Frontier herbs and spices everyday as one of our member reward perks.
Frontier Co-op Products
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Other Local Producers
Be sure to check out these others great local producers!
Marieke Gouda Cheese
"By providing a loving and relaxing environment for our cows we are able to get remarkably consistent full-flavored raw milk."
Thorp, WI
Early Morning Harvest
Earl, Ronda (above), & son Jeff Haffner grow organic grains and stone grind them whole – germ intact (unlike commercial flour). Their organic grains are in many of New Pi’s breads, prepared foods, and on New Pi shelves
Panora, IA
Beeler's Pure Pork
Their Heluka® breed and method of farming focuses on keeping their hogs stress-free: raising them with compassion, plenty of access to spacious bedded areas and sunshine, vegetarian feed, and no antibiotics or hormones.
Le Mars, Iowa
Lion Bridge Brewing
Since 2014, Lion Bridge Brewing Company has produced beers that are delicious, complex, and most importantly, approachable, and highly drinkable.
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Miso
Tomie, owner and creator of Iowa Miso makes delicious miso with Iowa grown soy beans.
Cedar Falls, IA
Rolling Hills
Iowa grown herbs and lettuce, grown hydroponically by this family owned business near West Union, IA.
West Union, Iowa
Trowel and Error Farm
Carly Andrews was inspired to start farming after attending The University of Vermont, and learning about the local foods movement. After seeing a panel of all women farmers in her undergrad, she decided to try it out for herself.
Iowa City, IA