Fresh Pickings
Fresh Pickings magazine celebrates the incredible food, farms and families that make Iowa a special place to live.
Explore how the Loess Hills region comes to life in the winter, learn how farmers help protect Iowa’s agriculture industry, and meet a farm family whose beef products can be found in local restaurants. You’ll also find tips on making the most of locally bought frozen meat and discover two examples of innovative growing that don’t require soil or outside land space. Plus, much more!
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Publication Details
Fresh Pickings is brought to you by the Iowa Food & Family Project. The magazine inspires readers to explore how food is grown and raised around the state and meet the farmers who make it happen — 24/7, 365 days a year.
The publication is offered on a quarterly basis. You can find a digital version of the magazine here.
Free print copies of the magazine are available at Iowa-based Earl May Garden Centers and upcoming Iowa Food & Family Project events (while supplies last).
If you’d like a copy sent directly to your mailbox, complete this form to request a mailed subscription.
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