Fresh Pickings
Fresh Pickings magazine celebrates the incredible food, farms and families that make Iowa a special place to live.
In this issue, discover the spooky side of Iowa, explore the historic Orpheum Theater and find recipes that use farm-fresh ingredients and incorporate global flavors. Plus, look inside the ISU Large Animal Vet Clinic, meet the entrepreneurs behind the Ag Startup Engine, uncover the story of a unique Iowa-based food manufacturer known for its high-quality frozen products and celebrate the charm of Iowa’s independent grocery stores.
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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 free mailed subscription.
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