Black Earth Gardens

    Farmer Mari Wassink of Black Earth Gardens began partnering with Field to Family in 2023 by selling her product through the Local Food Purchasing Assistance program. Her experience in farming has fueled her passion for justice and equity in the food system and works towards one that feeds and supports the flourishing of […]

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Calico Farm

Bonnie Riggan operated Calico Farm in Iowa City for over seven years. It’s was an effort that Riggan ran largely by herself (well, and with her two goats, Diego and Clyde). UPDATE: Calico Farm is no longer operating. This post was written in 2021.  Calico Farm is located near Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City. […]

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Field to Family Staff – Meet Emily!

New Staff Alert! Field to Family is proud to introduce our new Operations Manager, Emily! We are excited to welcome a fresh member to our team who is as passionate about local food systems as we are!  As Operations Manager, Emily serves a vital role in connecting farmers and producers with our local community to […]

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The Berry Basket Farm

Farmer Mark Gingerich says if you want the biggest strawberries, go to Walmart. But if you want the freshest, sweetest basket of fruit, pick your own.  “I’m a big proponent of agency,” he said. “If you put in the effort to pick your own strawberries, there’s something rewarding about that.”  Mark and his wife, Katrina, […]

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Trowel & Error Farm

In mid-November, her farm’s CSA season over for the year, Carly McAndrews still had more greens and root veggies growing than she knew what to do with.  “We are constantly surprised when we go out in the field,” she said.  McAndrews and her partner, Bryant Mann, were wrapping up their second season at Trowel & […]

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Lucky Star Farm

  Join Farmer Susan on a virtual tour of Lucky Star Farm in Iowa City, Iowa to learn about the many animals her family raises! In this video version of her regular Farmer Fair presentation she introduces us to her chickens, turkeys, goats and llamas. Learn more about Lucky Star Farm at http://www.theluckystarfarm.com/. This project […]

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Liberty High School Garden Tour

   The Liberty High School Garden is wrapping up its second season, but it’s already a great example of what a school garden can be! Join coordinator Jenny and two of her students on a tour of the garden and hear what they have to say about the value of school gardening. Some of […]

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Organic Greens LLC

Kalona farmer James Nisly’s passions for healthy eating and local food production are so great, his influence has extended into area schools, shaping cafeteria menus for over a decade. His farm,  Organic Greens LLC, has been producing organic sprouts, greens and field crops since 1998.  About 15 years ago, with his own daughters in Iowa […]

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Farmer James Nisly: A Champion for Local Lunches

Kalona farmer James Nisly’s passions for healthy eating and local food production are so great, his influence has extended into area schools, shaping cafeteria menus for over a decade. His farm,  Organic Greens LLC, has been producing organic sprouts, greens and field crops since 1998.  About 15 years ago, with his own daughters in Iowa […]

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