Healthy Harvest of North Iowa (HHNI) has received a competitive grant from Tower Garden®, securing two vertical aeroponic growing systems that will deepen hands‑on farm to school programming in North Iowa. The [...]
Pork Fried Rice with Seasonal Vegetables This pork fried rice is loaded with whatever’s in season! A perfect way to stretch leftovers and support local farms. Ingredients with an [...]
Pickled Dirt Stems (Quick Asian Pickles) Yep, we said dirt stems—because beet stems taste earthy in the best way. What started as a root-to-tip experiment turned into these tangy, [...]
Jenn Pope, MS, RDN, LD, shares why she recommends local food to all her clients as a registered dietitian—and it goes far beyond just the nutrition. 🌱 In this video, [...]
Greek Nachos Nachos with a twist! While we like the addition of meat in this recipe, the veggies are hearty enough to make it an easy vegetarian meal. As [...]
Carrot Top Gremolata Gremolata is an Italian “dry sauce” used to add earthy freshness to dishes like Osso Bucco and pasta. Here we have used the green tops from [...]
Food Access Meets Food System Development in North Iowa: A Community-Driven Path Forward In March, Healthy Harvest of North Iowa and regional partners coordinated a Food Access and Food Systems [...]
On March 25th, Healthy Harvest of North Iowa hosted a virtual Lunch & Learn to explore Kernza®, a perennial grain gaining attention for its environmental benefits and versatility in food [...]
As the warmer months approach, local farmers markets are gearing up for a season filled with fresh produce, handmade goods, and community connections. The 2025 Farmers Market Season promises an [...]
Honey Cream Cheese Frosting Try a new twist on a traditional classic by using a natural sweetener in your frosting- honey! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally [...]