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Spring 2026

Fresh Pickings Magazine Spring 2026 View Print Version
Fresh Pickings magazine celebrates the incredible food, farms and families that make Iowa a special place to live.

Discover the benefits of urban gardening and expanding local food access, meet a seasoned veterinarian with a heart for connecting consumers to the farm and explore the welcoming and vibrant community of Oskaloosa. We take readers behind the scenes with three farmers and ask what their days look like during the busy spring season, and share recipes to elevate the midday meal with Iowa-inspired proteins and ingredients. Plus, get to know a unique farming business that raises a type of fish sold and shipped worldwide.
 
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Feature Articles

Editor’s Note: The Season of Showing Up It’s that pre-season work that many don’t see, but that shows up later in the form of confidence and tenacity.
Growing Tips: Rooted in Spring Growing season begins in Iowa.
Point of Interest: Marvel at a Miracle in Stone Discover a spiritual and geological wonder in West Bend.
A Mahaska Masterpiece Inside the community of Oskaloosa.
Leading the Armbrecht Way Dr. Paul Armbrecht, a beloved Iowa veterinarian, shares 6 lessons for a successful life.
Food For All As community gardens and orchards grow in popularity, more and more city dwellers are reaping the benefits.
Next Gen Farming Juggling a full-time manufacturing job and a budding farm operation, Kollyn Lentz is redefining what it means to build a modern farming legacy.
Not Your Average Lunch Discover fresh, satisfying recipes that go beyond the usual routine, inspired by spring flavors and the abundant food grown and raised by farmers.
Living Jewels Find out about how Kloubec Koi operates an aquafarm and is one of the preeminent Koi farms in the U.S.
Life in Season: Spring on Iowa Farms Three farm families share the realities of spring — newborn animals, long field days, tough decisions and the unseen risks behind the food they grow.
Fresh Picked: Planning for the First Pass A sneak peek into what it takes to prepare for spring planting.
Family Table: Springtime Supper A simple sheet pan frittata that brings Iowa eggs, fresh greens and Midwest comfort to the table.

Recipe Spotlight

Spring Vegetable Frittata
This Spring Vegetable Frittata keeps things simple, letting fresh eggs, a touch of cream and Parmesan, and seasonal vegetables shine in a light, tender bite. Finished with bright radish slices, it’s an easy, versatile dish for brunch, picnics or a fresh spring meal.

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