Old-Fashioned Values Meet Modern Convenience: The Farm Stand at Wendland Family Farm

In a world that feels busier by the day, there’s something grounding about stepping into a place that slows you down—in the best possible way. At The Farm Stand at Wendland Family Farm in West Point, Iowa, we lean into the values that built this community in the first place: honesty, trust, neighborliness, and the simple joy of good food grown close to home.

Here, the honor system isn’t a cute gimmick. It’s a way of life. And it works because of you.

Welcome to Our Little Corner of the Country

Tucked just outside West Point, our family farm is where early-morning dew, kids’ muddy boots, and 100+ rows of blooms, veggies, and good intentions all come together. The Farm Stand is our way of sharing a piece of that life with you—fresh, unfussy, and full of heart.

When you stop by, you’ll find a rotating selection of seasonal veggies, fruits, foraged surprises, and handmade goods we pour our love into. Everything we set out at the stand is grown or gathered right here on the farm—planted by hand, tended with care, and harvested with pride.

Whether you’re driving home from work, passing through town, or making it a family outing, there’s something wholesome waiting for you at the stand.

Our Honor System: Trust Still Matters Here

The Farm Stand runs on something rare these days: trust.

Take what you need. Pay in the box. Leave a note if you’re short. Simple.

It’s not fancy, but it’s real—and it makes people pause, breathe, and remember that good still exists. Neighbors look out for neighbors. Kids learn responsibility. Folks pay it forward without needing a spotlight. And somehow, this little box tucked into a rustic stand keeps proving, day after day, that honesty hasn’t gone anywhere.

If anything, it’s alive and well right here in Southeast Iowa.

Freshness You Can Taste

There’s just nothing like food grown in the same soil you walk on.

Every season brings its own kind of magic:

• Sweet spring greens

• Summer tomatoes warm from the sun

• Crunchy cucumbers that never make it home before being eaten

• Fresh herbs, peppers, onions, and more

• And later in the year, those fall staples we all love

  
  

We don’t harvest for trucks. Or warehouses. Or long-distance shipping. We harvest for you—for dinner tonight, snacks for the kids, and meals that taste like real food should.

Supporting local farms keeps your dollars close to home, cuts down on food miles, and puts honest-to-goodness flavor back on your table.

It’s Not Just Shopping. It’s Connection.

One thing we love most about The Farm Stand? You never know who you’ll run into.

Someone will be comparing zucchini sizes at 7 a.m. You’ll hear neighbors swapping strawberry recipes. Kids love picking out “their” tomato. And more than a few folks have met a new friend while digging through the basket of sweet corn.

The Farm Stand has a way of pulling people together. And that’s the kind of community spirit we want to keep alive—one conversation, one recipe swap, one shared smile at a time.

Throughout the year, the farm also hosts events, workshops, tours, and gatherings that deepen those connections and help people rediscover what it means to really know your farmer.

Why Supporting Local Matters More Than Ever

Choosing local isn’t just a trend—it’s a commitment to the future you want to see.

When you choose The Farm Stand:

• You support a real family, not a corporation

• You help keep farming alive in Iowa

• You back sustainable practices that honor the land

• You invest in the very community you’re part of

  
  

Every dollar stays right here — building something stronger, greener, and more connected.

A Simple, Welcoming Experience at The Farm Stand

The Farm Stand is intentionally simple. Rustic. Unhurried.

Come in your work clothes. Bring the kids. Stop quick or linger long. Shop at your pace, on your schedule.

For little ones, it’s often the first time they really see where food comes from—and that’s a lesson worth teaching.

Ready to Stop By?

If you’re anywhere near West Point, we’d love to welcome you. Pick up a few veggies, wave to a neighbor, soak in the quiet, and be part of something that still feels real and good.

Because The Farm Stand isn’t just about produce. It’s about preserving values that matter. It’s about choosing community. It’s about living simply—and meaning it.

Come visit, take what you need, pay what you owe, and leave feeling like the world just got a little kinder.