by Courtney Long, FFED food systems team lead. Released Sept. 21, 2021, by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach News. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Vice President John Lawrence recently announced members appointed to the Farm to Table Task Force. During the 2021 Iowa legislative session, the … Continue reading Statewide farm to table task force announced; first meeting Monday, Sept. 27
Iowa Local Food Day is October 13 and sign-up is open! To participate, sites must serve just two local foods that day, for breakfast or lunch (excluding milk). Local food on salad bars and taste-tests count toward the two items served. Don’t forget to include what’s growing in your school garden. Note: You can celebrate … Continue reading Register now for Iowa Local Food Day October 13
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship developed the Choose Iowa™ campaign to: create support for farmers drive demand for the products they produce, and generate excitement about agriculture innovation happening in Iowa. Thanks to a USDA Farm to School grant, the Iowa Department of Education can now expand the campaign to schools, childcare … Continue reading Iowa Food of the Month materials now available free to schools, daycares
Iowa’s commercial horticulture industry contributes $48 million to the state’s economy each year, providing fresh produce to Iowa consumers. Governor Kim Reynolds recognized the value of Iowa horticulture by designating July 26-30, 2021, as Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Week. The Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association represents producers statewide, supporting grower education and consumer outreach. … Continue reading Support Iowa horticulture during Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Week July 26-30