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Iowa Food & Family Project

Celebrating farm families, uniting rural and urban communities and providing the information and experiences you need to make informed food choices.

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Fresh Pickings Magazine

Dive into the delights of the season with the latest issue, a celebration of the food, farms and communities that make Iowa a special place to live.

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Farm-Fresh Recipes

Food provides the nutrition we need to take on the day. Best of all, food brings families and friends together.

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Feast your eyes on new recipes, food features and farm stories.

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77%+ of consumers are favorable toward Iowa farmers and their on-farm practices.
83% of respondents agree that farmers produce safe, quality foods.
51%+ of respondents were optimistic about the future of Iowa agriculture.
Top 3 most important food purchasing factors for consumers are food quality, price and nutritional value.

Latest Blog Stories

No Time? No Problem. Easy Weeknight Meals to Keep You on Schedule. Everyone loves a home-cooked meal, but we don’t always feel like we have the time. With lots of protein, fresh veggies and palate-pleasing variety, we share easy solutions to dinner that will allow you to enjoy the free time you can find.
Season, Sauce and a Splash of Enthusiasm Are Main Ingredients to Lynch BBQ Success Danny Leach and Lynch BBQ bring Iowa-grown pork, bold flavors and community spirit together, making meals that celebrate family, tradition and local agriculture.
Turning Iowa’s Best Meals into a Movement Meet the Iowa Gallivant, JayJay Goodvin, and follow along on his journey to rediscover Iowa, one bite and one backroad at a time.
Why Families Flock to This Fall Festival Thousands of Iowans visit Bloomsbury Farm to experience the beauty of a real working farm along with family-friendly festivals.
Autumn in Osage: Where Heritage Meets Hospitality Celebrate Osage with Evolution of the Heartland — historic landmarks, chef-inspired meals, farms, breweries and hidden gems — then stay for Autumn Artistry’s art, antiques, music and community spirit.
Pedaling With Purpose Adaptive Sports Iowa brings accessibility, camaraderie and determination to RAGBRAI, empowering cyclists of all abilities to ride.
Fair Fun Meets Farm Life: Discover the Story Behind Your Food Experience food, farming and fun at the 2025 Iowa State Fair with Iowa Food & Family Project’s hands-on, high-tech “Our Iowa Farm Experience” exhibit.
Fair Favorites for Foodies Eleven days of the Iowa State Fair are never enough, so here are some fair favorites to enjoy all year long.

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Fun Ag Facts

Did you know most soybeans grown in Iowa are processed into feed for livestock like pigs, poultry and dairy cows?

Download this free booklet for more facts about Iowa agriculture.

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