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 […]
Tag: produce
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. […]
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. […]