Date: January 9, 2025

Farm to Table Events in Iowa

Many of our member farms offer incredible farm to table experience throughout the year to help you connect with producers, consume delicious food and enjoy a magical setting.

Date: January 9, 2025

Farm-to-Table Restaurants

While purchasing food from Iowa farmers is always a good idea, often there is a special kind of magic that happens when ingredients are turned into a dish prepared just for you.

Secretary Naig Announces Availability of Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants

DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 2, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced 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. These Choose Iowa grants match up to $25,000 per project to help farmers, businesses, and non-profits increase or diversify their agricultural product offerings, which provide more local food choices to consumers.

Date: November 22, 2024

Holiday Gift Boxes from Choose Iowa Members

Have a hard-to-shop-for person on your list? Or maybe you're looking for a thoughtful gift for your business clients? Look no further! Our Choose Iowa members have crafted the perfect holiday gift boxes filled with local flavors and handmade goodies. Whet

Seasonal Farm-to-Table Dinner Series to Highlight Iowa Agriculture and Culinary Talent

DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 11, 2024) – The Iowa Tourism Office and Choose Iowa have partnered with the Iowa Restaurant Association to launch a seasonal farm-to-table dinner series, celebrating the connection between Iowa’s agricultural diversity and its culinary talent. The first dinner will take place on October 29 at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm in Iowa City, where Chef Benjamin Smart of Big Grove Brewery will showcase ingredients from local farms in a five-course menu.

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