Greetings from Healthy Harvest of North Iowa

We believe that locally grown food is a key ingredient to healthy people, productive communities! Over the past seven years, we’ve worked to bring partners together to develop a local food scene that is vibrant and growing in North Iowa. Explore our impact and programs below, and consider joining us in this work.

Producers

We provide education, marketing, and networking support for producers to improve their business practices and diversify local food offerings.

Consumers

We encourage customers to buy local by providing ideas on how to find and use local foods; We work with buyers to increase local food product offerings in their restaurants and stores.

Communities

We work with communities to grow their local food network through farmers’ market technical support, farm to fork events, and partnership development.

Regional Partners

We build a network of partners to develop a complete regional local food system through efforts like the North Iowa Local Food Coalition.

Develop your local food habit!

It’s never been easier to find your favorite local producer, product, buyer or farmer! Use our searchable database to get started today!

Upcoming Events

Apr 18

North Iowa's Green Expo & Farmers Market

Surf Ballroom & Museum, Clear Lake 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Jun 05

Meals on the Move: Summertime

North Iowa Fairgrounds’ 4-H Learning Center, Mason City IA 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Upcoming Farmers Markets

Apr 18

North Iowa's Green Expo & Farmers Market

Surf Ballroom & Museum, Clear Lake 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
May 04

Charles City Farmers Market

Charles City Downtown Farmers Market, Charles City Iowa 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
May 08

Charles City Farmers Market

Charles City Downtown Farmers Market, Charles City Iowa 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

News

Eat Local: Why Should I?

We invite you to explore the benefits of sourcing local foods whenever possible. Eating locally benefits: 1. You: Food tastes better and is more nutritious [...]

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