At Garden Oasis Farm we believe that everyone should have access to safe, healthy, and affordable food from within their own community. Putting people before profits, we hope to be a part of a much bigger food movement that educates and empowers people about the power of local and sustainably grown food. Started in 2013 […]
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Buffalo Ridge Orchard
Buffalo Ridge Orchard (BRO) was started with the planting of its first apple tree in 2003. This planting began the transition of a traditional 80-acre livestock & row crop farm to one that supplies healthy local produce. It is BRO’s goal to supply high quality vegetables, apples, and pears to our community responsibly & sustainably. […]
Pop Pop’s Garden
Pop Pop, as he is affectionately known by his grandkids, moved to the Iowa City area in 2017. Having been a lifelong gardener and working on a family farm, Pop Pop desired to try small scale vegetable farming, just as his grandfather had done 100 years ago. He joined a group of diverse, enthusiast farmers […]
Over the Moon
Over the Moon is a direct to consumer farm located in Delaware County, Iowa. The farm is co-owned by Shae and Anna Pesek. Over the Moon pasture raises chicken, turkey, and duck, as well as farrow to finish berkshire pork and grows seasonal cut flowers. Both Shae and Anna like getting connected with other small […]
Iowa Farm Fresh Meats
Iowa Farm Fresh Meats is a local farm in West Branch owned and operated by Jamie Reichert. Jaime has been farming on Iowa family farms for her whole life. Her favorite part of producing food is birthing animals, and the least favorite part is death, no matter the form in which it comes. Her favorite […]
Nupolu Emerging Farms
Darius Nupolu of Nupolu Emerging Farm has worked in agriculture for many years. The last 3 years Darius has spent farming vegetables in Iowa. Nupolu Emerging Farms’ sweet potato leaves and white eggplant have been immensely popular items especially through our Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program. Darius says that one of his favorite things about […]
Food Deserts & Food Apartheid
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Coralville Community Food Pantry: Creating Dignity with Local Foods
When a community member visits a food pantry, they may not anticipate bringing home bunches of fresh cilantro and cartons of just-picked cherry tomatoes. “People are expecting to get the leftovers,” said John Boller, executive director of the Coralville Community Food Pantry. As of 2016, about 14% of Johnson County residents lacked consistent access to […]
Echollective Farm Grows for Change
At Echollective Farm, responsible farming means prioritizing the ecosystem and community alike. “So often, the conversation can go far in either direction and not include the other,” said farmer Molly Schintler. To nourish the planet, Echollective uses organic farming practices and intentional conservation methods. They promote biodiversity by cultivating a robust crop rotation and leaving […]