North Iowa Green Expo & Market Debut Delights Attendees
April 18, 2024 marked the much-anticipated launch of the North Iowa Green Expo and Market at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake. Organized collaboratively by the Clear Lake Earth Day [...]
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 when it’s fresh. In these [...]
HHNI Kitchen Networking Recap
In March, we had the pleasure of hosting Dan from Cerro Gordo Public Health, who provided valuable insights and answered questions regarding food safety, licensing, and regulations. We had participants [...]
Clear Lake Schools Receive Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award
From left to right: Vista Suarez Fletcher, Midwest Regional Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA; Andrea Evelsizer, Executive Director, Healthy Harvest of North Iowa; Peter Kraus, General Manager, Iowa [...]
Vilsack on New Summer Food Program During Visit to Clear Lake
During a visit to an Iowa school the Secretary of Agriculture talked about a new program to boost child nutrition in the summer when schools are not in session and [...]
SILT Presentation North Iowa Local Food Coalition Quarterly Meeting – March 2024
Zach Cassidy from Sustainable Iowa Land Trust joined our Quarterly NILFC Meeting in March to talk about land access and the work that SILT is doing around the state. If [...]
Now Hiring: Farmers Market Coordinator
Now Hiring: Farmers Market Coordinator Healthy Harvest works to connect and educate in support of the local food system. This is a joint position between Healthy Harvest of North Iowa [...]
Caprese Sandwich
Caprese Sandwich Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s [...]
Cucumber Sandwiches
Cucumber Sandwiches These crunchy, refreshing sandwiches are perfect for a summertime picnic! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market. 2 oz cream [...]
Get Involved in the Local Food Scene
Our North Iowa region has lots of ways to get involved in the local food scene. What would you add? 🥬Join a Local Food Coalition: Coalitions bridge relationships, tech, and [...]