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.

DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct.

DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept.

DES MOINES, Iowa (August 13, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recognized 16 Iowa students whose artwork was selected for inclusion in the 2024-2025 Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar during a ceremony at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. 

DES MOINES, Iowa (August 16, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today congratulated Cattlemen's Beef Quarters for winning “Best Choose Iowa Fair Food” during the 2024 Iowa State Fair.

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 31, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program – Food Bank Pilot. The pilot program, which was authorized during the 2024 legislative session and is an initiative of the state’s Choose Iowa Program, aims to connect Iowa food banks with Choose Iowa members to help alleviate food insecurity within our communities.