Was buzzing with appreciation this morning in Ocheyedan during my visit to Boernsen Bees , a proud Choose Iowa member! 🐝 Supporting local producers like this helps keep dollars in our communities and celebrates the diversity of #IowaAg

Our Farm Open House is right around the corner. Get ready for an amazing day exploring farms, orchards, pumpkin patches and more across Iowa! More details include links to our map here: chooseiowa.com/farmopenhouse

Stopped by Bushels and Blooms Farm in Batavia to see how Tyler & Rachel Irwin are diversifying their farm — cattle, corn, soybeans, hay, flowers & more! 🌽🌸🐄 Proud to have them as a Choose Iowa member! #IowaAg

What a fun stop at Appleberry Orchard in Donnellson — another great Choose Iowa member! From apples and cider to lavender and agritourism experiences, the Welch family is helping connect consumers to Iowa agriculture in fresh, fun ways #IowaAg

Secretary Mike Naig announced today that Choose Iowa will host its inaugural statewide Choose Iowa Farm Open House on Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 13-14. This 2-day event coincides with the Iowa Barn Foundation's Fall All-State Barn Tour. iowaagriculture.gov/news/choose-io…

Inaugural statewide Choose Iowa Farm Open House coming September 13-14 ! kmaland.com/ag/agri_news/s…

The next round of funding for the Choose Iowa Farms to Food Banks Program was just released. Read the press release here: chooseiowa.com/newsrelease/se…

Just 4 more days until the Farm Open House! Where will you explore? chooseiowa.com/farmopenhouse

Not a Google map person? Don't worry - we have a printable map now available for the Farm Open House, September 13-14!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Go visit our Grow.Eat.Play members in the Choose Iowa Farm Open House-Country View Dairy, Engelbrecht Farm, Fitkin Popcorn, Paha Cider!

Looking for a foodie adventure this weekend? Join Choose Iowa's statewide Farm Open House!

Just 1 more day until the Farm Open House. We look forward to exploring Iowa farms with you!

The Farm Open House is kicking off. We will be set up at Cortum Farm near Indianola from 9-5 today!

Sec. Mike Naig announced 9 Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grants totaling $355,000 to expand small-scale meat processing capacity within Iowa. The cost-share grants will leverage a total investment of approximately $1.94 million. #IowaAg #ChooseIowa iowaagriculture.gov/news/choose-IA…

This morning I announced 9 Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation grants for small-scale meat processors at Maxwell Custom Beef in Des Moines. These awards will expand processing capacity for farmers & give consumers more access to high-quality Iowa meat 🥩 A win-win for everyone!

Sec. Mike Naig spoke at the Iowa Grocery Industry Association Conv. about Choose Iowa, the state's signature branding & marketing program to promote Iowa grown, made & raised food, beverages & ag products. Iowa Dept of Agriculture & Land Stewardship is proud to partner w/Iowa's grocery industry to connect local farmers &consumers.

There's no better time to explore Iowa farms, orchards, pumpkin patches and more. Sign up for your Choose Iowa Passport today and get started on your adventure! chooseiowa.com/chooseiowapass…

We knew farm-to-table was cool BEFORE it was in the dictionary. foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trend… Choose Iowa members offer all sorts of farm-to-table experiences. Get started here: chooseiowa.com/find-local?com…

Happy Porktober, a time to celebrate Iowa's hardworking pork producers who provide quality, delicious & nutritious pork! Celebrate by enjoying some Iowa pork. Search Choose Iowa's Find Local directory to find producers near you. #IowaAg #ChooseIowa #Porktober25 #NationalPorkMonth

Today is the Great Apple Crunch. Join us today and crunch some local apples. Also, enjoy this awesome video we made with Apple Blossom Farms about being an apple farmer in Iowa! youtube.com/watch?v=fPvRcv…