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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. Explore how food is grown, raised and enjoyed around the state and meet the farmers who make it happen – 24/7, 365 days a year.

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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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86% of Iowans trust Iowa farmers to provide safe, quality food to distributors and communities they serve.
1 in 2 consumers indicate that sustainability is important to them and their household when grocery shopping.
94% of Iowa consumers believe that farmers are on the right track in providing safe foods, using innovative technology and building strong communities.
Top 3 decision making factors for consumers when grocery shopping are food quality, price of food and food safety.

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Bring Home the Beef Buying meat direct from farmers is a great way to support local producers. Learn the steps needed to make informed decisions and how to have a great meat-purchasing experience.
Children Enjoy the Gift of Agriculture through Art An ag-focused mural created at last year’s Iowa State Fair finds a home where children will greet it daily.
Flight Bar + Grille Lands “Iowa’s Best Burger” With a name inspired by the local Ballard school district’s mascot – the Ballard Bombers – the home of this year’s best burger in the state offers a first-class experience with its elite menu.
Savory and Spectacular Salads Discover new salad recipes to celebrate fresh produce. Paired with Iowa-grown and raised ingredients, these dishes will have you savoring the flavors of the season.
Planning and Planting Your Way to a Gorgeous Garden Learn tips and tricks for planning and maintenance to make this year’s garden the best one yet.
Agriculture is Iowa’s Slam Dunk Professional basketball and agriculture take the court in a new partnership with the Iowa Wolves that’s sure to be nothing but net!
Consumer Q&A: From Corn Uses to Egg Labels to Cooking with Herbs We recently asked readers to “let us know one thing you would like to learn more about related to Iowa agriculture.” Discover some of their questions and our answers.
Garden Tips and How to Start a Salsa Garden Learn tips for gardening in Iowa, plus find tips to enjoy your own homegrown salsa.

Iowa-Inspired Recipes

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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?

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