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. […]
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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. […]
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 […]
2021 Iowa Local Food Day
On October 13th, school districts, community centers, and private schools across the state participate in Iowa Local Food Day, a Farm to School initiative that brings food from local Iowa farmers to students throughout Iowa. Field to Family is honored and excited to once again procure delicious, healthy, local produce for kids across the state! […]
Sustainable Farming Practices Explained
What the hay are cover crops? What’s the difference between produce that’s Certified Organic or organically grown? Scroll through to learn more about some common sustainable farming practices in Iowa. Want to learn more about your favorite farmers’ practices? Check out the producer page on our online storefront for more information about our […]