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Two-week extension will allow more Iowa dairies to complete application for cost-share grants that are aimed at increasing on-farm dairy processing and incorporating labor saving technology 

Cost-share grants are aimed at increasing on-farm dairy processing and incorporating labor saving technology 
 

DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 17, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the launch of the brand-new Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant Program, which has been created to increase on-farm dairy processing, reduce farm labor costs, and expand the availability of Iowa dairy products for consumers.

Choose Iowa grants match up to $25,000 per project to expand the availability of Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made foods, beverages, and other ag products 

DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 7, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today reminded Iowans to apply for Choose Iowa value-added grants ahead of the December 15 deadline. Choose Iowa grants can be used to expand the availability of Iowa grown, Iowa raised and Iowa made foods, beverages, and other agricultural products.

Choose Iowa grants match up to $25,000 per project to expand the availability of Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made foods, beverages, and other ag products 

DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 17, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is once again offering Choose Iowa value-added grants to expand the availability of Iowa grown, Iowa raised and Iowa made foods, beverages, and other agricultural products.

Annual coloring calendar contest showcases student artists and Iowa agriculture

DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 15, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recognized 16 Iowa students today whose artwork was selected for inclusion in the 2023-2024 Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar. The ceremony was held in the Agriculture Building during the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

Choose Iowa will connect consumers to Iowa grown, Iowa raised and Iowa made food

DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 9, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will feature the Choose Iowa program throughout the 2023 Iowa State Fair. Choose Iowa is an agricultural marketing initiative to increase the visibility of Iowa grown, raised and made foods.

Contest winners to be honored at the Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, Iowa (April 4, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging school-age students to participate in the 2023 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest hosted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Artwork submitted should feature at least one aspect of Iowa agriculture, with an emphasis on food, livestock or crop production. Submissions will be judged on both creativity and the connection of agriculture to everyday life.

Choose Iowa grants will help farmers, small businesses, and non-profits expand and diversify the availability of Iowa grown, raised, and processed products

DES MOINES, Iowa (March 7, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 28 Choose Iowa cost-share grants to Iowa farmers, small businesses and non-profits totaling $463,000. The announcement was made during an event at Jasper Winery, one of the grant awardees.

State marketing and promotion program connecting consumers to Iowa products moves closer to launch

Funding is available to help farmers explore new ways to process, market, and sell their products

NORA SPRINGS, Iowa (October 18, 2022) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is again offering

Annual coloring contest calendar showcases student artists and Iowa agriculture

DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 16, 2022) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented awards to the winners of the 2022 Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar contest at a ceremony held in the Agriculture Building during the 2022 Iowa State Fair. Over the past year, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship received submissions from K-12 students across the state and narrowed it down to 15 student artists for the 2022 issue of this annual calendar.