Secretary Naig Announces Launch of Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Pilot Program for Food Banks

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.

Catch ‘Fair Fever’ with Choose Iowa at the 2024 Iowa State Fair

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.

Deadline Approaching for Choose Iowa Calendar Contest Submissions

Student artists will be honored at the 2024 Iowa State Fair by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig

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.

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