It’s a busy time to be a Stout! Multigenerational southeastern Iowa farm Stout’s Market mainly deals in sweet corn, tomatoes, cantaloupe and watermelon– all of which are in abundance right about now. With 100+ acres in produce and 11 roadside stands in operation daily, it takes the whole family to run the show. “It’s kind of […]
Thanks to the generosity of our Online Farmers Market customers over the last few months, Johnson County households experiencing food insecurity will receive at least an additional $6,675 in free, fresh, local foods this growing season. “We are constantly amazed by the incredible people who not only prioritize purchasing local food for their own households, […]
Johnson County households experiencing food insecurity can receive boxes of free, fresh, local produce through November with our 2020 Farm Stands program. Sign up here and/or help us spread the word! The program visits 11 locations that have high poverty rates, low rates of personal transportation and are usually more than a half mile away from […]
Thirteen years ago, Donna Wisnousky ended her career as a nursing manager but wasn’t ready to relax just yet. She had a very specific goal for her second act: she wanted to grow blueberries. The ambitious new retiree planted 360 blueberry plants on her property outside of Swisher, Iowa. Sadly, none survived into the following […]
Corbin Scholz is growing 600 basil plants in this, her second year of farming. The 25-year-old farmer started the herbs from seed in a greenhouse in April. As a U.S.D.A. certified organic farmer, she applies no synthetic chemicals to the basil–only water and lots of love. Those who buy her product can trust […]
In Iowa and elsewhere, racial injustice has a long, deep history within the entire food system, from farm to table. Some notable examples include: White Americans own about 98% of farmland—land that was colonized and stolen from Indigenous peoples. Less than 2% of American farmers are black. Less than 1% of U.S. farmland is black-owned. […]
***Please note that this guide was created for the summer of 2020! While much of the information provided may still be relevant, much will be out of date.*** The 2020 coronavirus pandemic has made the importance of supporting your favorite small businesses clearer than ever before. It has reinforced the value of staying healthy, too. […]
Field to Family’s Food Hub has reached its one year milestone, completing its first full year procuring locally grown produce for wholesale customers in Johnson County and beyond. We owe the hub’s success to farmers’ commitment to producing high-quality food with sustainable practices; our customers’ desire to serve healthy, local food; and the deep commitment […]
The Online Farmers Market has been a great way to provide safe, contact-free access to local food products during the COVID-19 pandemic. As it is a brand new program, however, customers are sure to have some questions. Read below to learn the answers to some frequently asked questions. Don’t see your question? Contact us at […]