Healthy Harvest of North Iowa Connections Coordinator Healthy Harvest works to build a thriving network for locally produced foods. Project Dates: ASAP - December, 31 2025 (potential for extension into [...]
Switching to a locally sourced diet might sound daunting, but it doesn’t require an overhaul of your favorite meals. It’s about making small, mindful swaps that bring the fresh flavors [...]
Taco night is a staple in many households, but did you know it’s one of the easiest meals to turn into a celebration of local food? No matter the season [...]
Ham, Potato, and Corn Chowder An excellent way to use leftover holiday ham and sweet corn saved from the summer harvest. North Iowa has many pork producers, but look for [...]
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup A fun twist on the traditional Chicken Noodle Soup. The use of lemon adds brightness for the coldest winter months. All your favorite veggies are here, [...]
Zuppa Toscana Hearty and creamy! This soup combines salty bacon, spicy sausage, fluffy potatoes, and crunchy greens to bring you a delightful bowl of local flavors. North Iowa has [...]
Gourmet Compound Butter Add flavor to your favorite dishes with compound butters! Melt over steaks or poultry, add to sauces, cooked vegetables, and pastas, top baked potatoes (or sweet [...]
This Small Business Saturday, we invite you to take a different approach—one that celebrates the incredible bounty of North Iowa and supports our local food producers. Instead of browsing only [...]
Building a Local Food Culture: Engaging & Marketing Direct to Consumer What is Grow. Eat. Play? Grow. Eat. Play. is a regional marketing campaign designed to cultivate a thriving local [...]
Indian Pumpkin Curry This Indian-inspired one-pot pumpkin curry is super creamy, loaded with veggies and naturally dairy-free (vegan). Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North [...]