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. […]
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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 […]
Baladna
Baladna Farm is an organic, local, and fresh farm located at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm. We grow a variety of different vegetables such Okra, Cucumber, Eggplant, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Green Pepper, Hot Pepper, Radish, Arugula, Molokhia, Tomato and Lettuce. We don’t use chemical to spray, we use only organic spryer. […]
Theo’s Produce
Theo’s produce is located in Linn county and specializes in African produce varieties. Theo’s Produce works with the Feed Iowa First Equitable Land Access Program to grow African vegetables and sells both locally and across the US. […]
Little Deb’s Berry Farm
Deb’s berry farm is owned and operated by Jeff and Deb Sindelar. Deb’s specializes in a variety of different and unique berries, as well as honey. A lot of people have never tried or even heard of the honeyberries or kiwiberries they offer. Deb’s berry farms have been providing these delicious, flavorful berries for students […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Growing Food in the Classroom: Microgreens
Growing microgreens is an easy, inexpensive, and tasty way for students to learn about the plant cycle through hands-on activity and fast results. While working through the activity, ask these guiding questions: What do plants need to survive? What plant parts can you identify? What are their functions? How do plants change over time? What […]
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 […]