Secretary Naig Announces 20 Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants
Cost-share grants will increase on-farm dairy processing and incorporate labor saving technology.
Wake Up Casserole
Wake up with this great breakfast casserole!
Turkey and Wild Rice 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.
Spinach Strawberry Salad
The refreshing salad remind you of spring and the beautiful weather that accompanies it.
Spaghetti Sauce
I started with my mother-in-laws spaghetti sauce recipe and added bits and pieces from other recipes I liked. It’s now a family favorite that I use in all my pasta dishes, especially good in lasagna!
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
The perfect cozy beef stew for a rainy, lazy day.
Savory Sweet Potato and Sausage Dressing
This stuffing recipe is perfect for your next holiday gathering.
Secretary Naig Invites Students to Enter the 2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest
Secretary Naig Invites Students to Enter the 2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest
Contest winners to be honored at the 2024 Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 11, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging school-aged Iowa students to participate in the 2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest hosted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Choose Iowa is the state’s signature brand for Iowa grown, Iowa raised and Iowa made products.
Secretary Naig Awards 26 Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants
Secretary Naig Awards 26 Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants
Value-added grants help farmers, small businesses, and non-profits expand and diversify the availability of Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made products
INDIANOLA, Iowa (Mar. 20, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 26 Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants to Iowa farmers, small businesses and non-profits in 22 counties totaling $463,000.
Secretary Naig to Recognize 16 Students as Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar Contest Winners at the Iowa State Fair
Student artists featured in the 2023-2024 Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar will be honored at a ceremony in the Ag Building
DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 10, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will recognize 16 Iowa student artists whose artwork was selected for inclusion in the 2023-2024 Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar. The ceremony will take place in the Agriculture Building at the Iowa State Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m.