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.
DES MOINES, Iowa (August 5, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig welcomes Iowa State Fairgoers to catch “Fair Fever” with Choose Iowa during the annual 11-day event slated for August 8 through August 18 in Des Moines. Choose Iowa is the state’s signature brand for Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made food and ag products and is a marketing initiative of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
Innovative pilot program demonstrates how government, non-profits and the private sector can partner together to address community challenges like food insecurity while also building Iowa’s economy
Enjoy some of the summer activities thrown by our members.
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 23, 2024) – The deadline for Iowa school-aged students to submit entries for the 2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest is quickly approaching. Students up to the age of 18 are invited to submit artwork by June 3 that features at least one aspect of Iowa agriculture, with an emphasis on food, livestock or crop production.
Wake up with this great breakfast casserole!
Our family loves to eat this after Thanksgiving. It’s a great way to use the leftover turkey. The green from the peppers and red from the pimento also give this dish a festive look that makes it great holiday meal, as well.