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Fall 2026

Fresh Pickings magazine celebrates the incredible food, farms and families that make Iowa a special place to live.

Explore a unique art form that honors Iowa veterans, visit a western Iowa community rich in food, culture and history, and step inside a historic small-town movie theatre. Meet a farm girl turned youth agriculture advocate who found her calling in public service, and enjoy recipes featuring warm, comforting fall ingredients. Plus, take a closer look at the innovations shaping the egg industry and find inspiration for fall colors and décor from a farm family bringing agriculture to city-dwellers’ doorsteps.

Recipe Spotlight

Welcome cooler evenings with fork-tender, slow-cooked Iowa pork shoulder simmered in a rich Italian sweet-and-sour sauce featuring honey, apples, balsamic vinegar and herbs. Served over creamy ricotta mashed potatoes, this comforting meal brings together savory flavors and a touch of Italian inspiration. With simple ingredients and the convenience of a slow cooker, it’s a delicious way to make any evening feel like Sunday supper.