Oasis Street Food
When owners Naftaly and Ofer were unable to find the Mediterranean food they craved and grew up with, they decided to use their own family recipes to bring authentic falafel and hummus to Iowa City.
Iowa City, IA
Type: Farm
Produces: Vegetables
Location: Calmar, Iowa
Miles from Coop: 113
Iowa natives Ethan and Carly Zierke share a strong belief that the state needs more vegetable and organic farms. After attending an organic veggie farming program in Washington, they headed back to their home state to start Sweet Season Farm in fall 2021 with the goal of making local, organic food more available for Iowa families.
“We grow organic veggies here in Iowa because we see the farm and those who eat our food as part of a better local food future. We share a common vision where Iowa's beautiful soils grow more of the food we see on our plates, our environment is healthy, and more people can access local food.”
Currently, they are a small operation, with just Carly, Ethan, and a part-time worker running everything on the farm, but they hope to continue to grow and see more local veggie farms across the state.
“We see a future where local farms grow a more significant portion of the produce we eat and we see ourselves as part of that movement. We're proud of how everything we do aims to help make local food easier to find, use, understand, and celebrate. It's an honor to be part of people's tables as they feed their families nutritious meals.”
Carly and Ethan are super proud to be certified organic, and part of the Real Organic Project. The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement aimed at protecting the integrity of organic food. The project advocates for practices that promote soil health and animal welfare.
“Everything we grow is grown in healthy Iowa soil, which makes our veggies super tasty, high-quality, and long-lasting while contributing to a healthy environment.”
You can find their greens at all New Pioneer Co-op locations, they especially recommend their arugula!
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