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Fall Meal Planning in Iowa Fall in Iowa. Is there a more beautiful time? The fresh, crisp air beckons us to nearby apple orchards and pumpkin patches. We bundle a […]

Welcome to The Thomas Farmstead! We have been changing our dreams into our passions as we strive to make a better life for ourselves, our children, customers, and our environment. What started as a quest for healthier food for our family, has grown to include egg laying chickens, broilers, and pigs. We are raising and producing nutrient dense, pasture raised, happy food. We use no chemicals, hormones, or antibiotics. All our animals are allowed to forage with minimal supplementation of non-GMO feed. We continue to add and grow as more of you want to join this journey with us to a healthier life through food.

Sunday, November 19, 2017 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – 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 […]

Sunday, January 28, 2018 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – 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 […]

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Thursday, October 13, 2022 @ 12:00 am – Join the 2022 Great Apple Crunch to celebrate Iowa farmers, healthy kids, and strong communities this October. Participating in the Crunch is simple: buy, serve, and Crunch into locally grown apples! Since 2014, we have highlighted National Farm to School Month and our local farmers with MILLIONS of Crunches across the region. Register your Crunch […]

Saturday, March 14, 2020 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm – EVENT UPDATE: “The Gathering: Coming Together Around Local Food” scheduled for this Saturday, March 14th in Mason City has been cancelled, due to growing concerns around the COVID-19 virus. The safety of attendees, vendors, volunteers and the general public must come first. We do not take this decision lightly. In this challenging time, we follow […]

Saturday, May 1, 2021 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm – The Gathering: Coming Together Around Local Food is an interactive gathering that inspires and promotes a deeper understanding of how to engage in the local food system. We are excited to work with Ag Ventures, ISU Extension & Outreach, North Iowa Corridor and local farmers to host the 2022 Gathering – Coming Together Around Local […]

Saturday, March 16, 2019 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm – Join us for an interactive  gathering that inspires and promotes a deeper understanding of how to engage in the local food system. We are excited to work with Ag Ventures, North Iowa Corridor and One Vision to host the 2019 Gathering – Coming Together Around Local Food. Come explore all of the exciting activities, including: The […]

Sunday, December 15, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Come find locally produced and handmade products from all of your favorite Clear Lake Farmers Market vendors! Winter Market will be held at the historic Surf Ballroom on Sunday, December 15th from 11:00-3:00. Just in time for Christmas!