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The Wallace Centers of Iowa

About

WCI produces more than 40 varieties of sustainably-grown fruits and vegetables, offers locally-sourced meals, operates a shared use kitchen, and provides educational programs.

Story

WCI includes two properties on the National Register of Historic Places. The Wallace House in Des Moines is the home of "Uncle Henry" Wallace, the first editor of Wallaces' Farmer magazine. The Country Life Center in Orient is the birthplace farm of Henry A. Wallace, U.S. Vice President, Secretary of Agriculture, and Secretary of Commerce during the Roosevelt administration.

Mission

Enriching Community through Sustainable Food and Civility Initiatives

Products

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), shared use community kitchen, wholesale fruit and vegetable sales, Hearts & Homes historic teas, women's leadership lunches, Abundance food products, locally sourced meals, garden workshops, cooking classes, and civility programs.

Address: 756 16th St , Des Moines 50314, IA, US
Phone: (515) 243-7063
gro.ecallaw@rolyatnna
State: IA
City: Des Moines
Zip Code: 50314


opening hours

Monday: 09:00-16:00
Tuesday: 09:00-16:00
Wednesday: 09:00-16:00
Thursday: 09:00-16:00
Thursday: 17:30-20:00
Friday: 09:00-16:00


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