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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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On the Blog

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

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Iowa-Inspired Recipes

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Latest Articles

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Coming Home to Farm Commitment to ongoing education and a future-focused views keeps Hilltop Dairy thriving.
From Farm Fields to Rooftops: Discover an Iowa-Made Soybean Innovation Did you know soybeans can help extend the life of a roof? Learn how Colorbiotics, an Ames-based company, researched and developed a unique roofing treatment made with soybean oil that gives aging asphalt shingles new life.
Protein-Maxxing with Turkey and Dairy Featuring recipes that not only impress and delight but also offer a substantial amount of protein so you can reach your health goals.
Snack Well. Do Good. Based in Decorah, Sogo Snacks offers delicious, nutritious meat sticks produced ethically with simple, clean ingredients.
A Little Birdie Told Me About a Bistro Customers flock to Birdie’s Bistro in Dubuque for fresh flavors, quality service and fair prices.
Barnyard Discoveries Brings the Farm to All Barnyard Discoveries brings hands-on farm experiences to communities, connecting all ages to agriculture through interactive learning, animals and meaningful moments.
Celebrate May with the Ultimate Protein Pair: Beef & Eggs May is Beef and Egg Month — two versatile proteins that come together quickly to create delicious meals. Discover the flavorful possibilities these Iowa staples bring to your table.
Rooted in Tradition, Growing For the Future In rural northwest Iowa, the Prairie Pedlar offers more than plants; it is a place where gardens, gatherings and family traditions take root.

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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72%+ of consumers are familiar with Iowa farming practices, techniques and ag processes.
76% of consumers believe farmers produce safe, quality foods.
58%+ of consumers are confident about the future of ag market conditions in Iowa.
74% of consumers trust farmers are raising healthy animals with care.