Healthy Harvest of North Iowa is excited to launch a new program of producer support that will integrate both social networking – getting to know and find business connections with other local food producers and businesses  – and specific business development workshops.

The North Iowa Local Food Connection will convene regular meetings of local food producers allowing participants to identify and prioritize topics for business management focused seminars, workshops, field days, and consulting opportunities. This is open to producers of a wide range of products from fruit and vegetable to meat to wineries and breweries to producers who may not even be producing for the local market yet.

This is not just a sit down and listen workshop; interactive activities will be used throughout to help strengthen connections between participants and connections that build business. There will also be opportunity for one on one business coaching for those who want to put in the extra time.

Our goal is that The North Iowa Local Food Connection will build a vibrant learning community.

If you have an existing local food business or have been dreaming of a local food business and want to use your winter to improve and grow your business or business concept, The North Iowa Local Food Connection is the place to come.

Our 2023 Field Day Series:

Our 2022 Field Day Series:

Our 2021 Field Day Series:

Recordings of our field days can be found on the event pages and on our Facebook page.

Recordings of our 2020 Field Day Series:

Recordings of our field days can be found on the event pages and on our Facebook page.

Finding Your Voice on Video: A Farm Marketing Workshop

In this free workshop, learn about different types of videos you can use to market your business and when you would use each one depending on your goal. Leave with a short video you can share on social media and a process you can implement over and over again.

‘Farming the Web’ Social Media Workshop with Ash Bruxvoort

We held our social media workshop in March 2020 and 2018. See the video below to capture some insight:

‘Fearless Farm Finances’ Workshop with Craig Chase

We hosted a farm finances workshop in November 2018. See the video below to capture some insight. For those looking for additional Farm Finances support, please email info@healthyharvestni.com, and we can connect you with an expert.

Our meetings throughout the growing season will be at various field days. Check back for details or check out our Facebook group to stay connected.
Let’s connect with one another about local food in North Iowa. Send all request to Mary.
Note: This is intended for local food and farm businesses for the North Iowa Local Food Connection program, but others are welcome to join in!