As a reminder, the application period for the Choose Iowa Value-Added Grant closes Friday, January 16, 2026, at noon CST. For complete program guidelines and details visit our website: chooseiowa.com/grants/valuead…
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Choose Iowa, a program of the Iowa Department of Agriculture, promotes all-Iowa food, beverages and ag products.
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Applications for the @ChooseIowa Value-Added Grants are due at Noon CST on Jan. 16, 2026. Learn more about the cost-share grants to help farmers, small businesses & nonprofits bring Iowa-grown, Iowa-made & Iowa-raised products to more customers at chooseiowa.com/grants/valuead…
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The Choose Iowa Value Added Grant is now open to new applications. Applications will be accepted through Noon CST on January 16, 2026. For complete details, office hours information and more, check out our website: chooseiowa.com/grants/valuead…
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Stopped at Country Roads Meat Market in Centerville, a state-inspected meat locker providing critical processing capacity for #IowaAg livestock producers
A proud @ChooseIowa member stocking other Iowa-made products! Growing local markets is how we keep rural communities strong
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Holiday gifting is here and Choose Iowa can help you find Iowa options for everyone on your list. First up, we are taking a look at all of the meat bundles and boxes you can gift this holiday season: chooseiowa.com/blog/2025-choo…
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The Choose Iowa Value Added Grant is now open to new applications. Applications will be accepted through Noon CST on January 16, 2026. For complete details, office hours information and more, check out our website: chooseiowa.com/grants/valuead…
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Sec. @MikeNaigIA announced @IADeptAg is accepting applications for @ChooseIowa Value-Added Grants that offer matching awards of up to $25K/project to help farmers & businesses add value to Iowa grown, made & raised food, beverages & ag goods they produce.
iowaagriculture.gov/news/choose-io…
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Sec. @MikeNaigIA congratulated the winners of the Iowa Restaurant Association’s Culinary Competition. The annual event highlights the creativity, skill & imagination of Iowa’s top chefs while celebrating the depth & diversity of @ChooseIowa ingredients.
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Wow! We can't believe we've already grown to 300 members! That's 300 ways to purchase food, beverages and ag products that are grown, raised and made right here in Iowa. Thanks to our current members for joining us, and we look forward to meeting the next 300 members.
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Our members are up to the coolest things! If you haven't found West Forty Market, consider this your reminder to do so! iowafarmbureau.com/Article/Lets-m… via @IowaFarmBureau
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We were delighted to be honored by Iowa Honey Producers!
Iowa Dept of Agriculture & Land Stewardship@IADeptAg
Congrats to @IADeptAg's @ChooseIowa team who received the Friendship Award from the Iowa Honey Producers Association for its efforts to champion the Iowa honey industry! Learn more about Choose Iowa at ChooseIowa.com.
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Beautiful fall day at Deal’s Orchard near Jefferson! 🍎🎃
Now’s the perfect time to visit a @ChooseIowa farm for apples, pumpkins, and family fun — a great way to enjoy the season and support #IowaAg!
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Hanging out at the Iowa Honey Producers Annual Conference today and tomorrow. Come see us in Altoona!
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Today is the Great Apple Crunch. Join us today and crunch some local apples. Also, enjoy this awesome video we made with Apple Blossom Farms about being an apple farmer in Iowa! youtube.com/watch?v=fPvRcv…
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Happy Porktober, a time to celebrate Iowa's hardworking pork producers who provide quality, delicious & nutritious pork! Celebrate by enjoying some Iowa pork. Search @ChooseIowa's Find Local directory to find producers near you. #IowaAg #ChooseIowa #Porktober25 #NationalPorkMonth
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We knew farm-to-table was cool BEFORE it was in the dictionary. foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trend…
Choose Iowa members offer all sorts of farm-to-table experiences. Get started here: chooseiowa.com/find-local?com…
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There's no better time to explore Iowa farms, orchards, pumpkin patches and more. Sign up for your Choose Iowa Passport today and get started on your adventure! chooseiowa.com/chooseiowapass…
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This morning I announced 9 @ChooseIowa Butchery Innovation grants for small-scale meat processors at Maxwell Custom Beef in Des Moines. These awards will expand processing capacity for farmers & give consumers more access to high-quality Iowa meat 🥩
A win-win for everyone!
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Sec. @MikeNaigIA spoke at the @IowaGrocers Conv. about @ChooseIowa, the state's signature branding & marketing program to promote Iowa grown, made & raised food, beverages & ag products. @IADeptAg is proud to partner w/Iowa's grocery industry to connect local farmers &consumers.
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Sec. @MikeNaigIA announced 9 @ChooseIowa Butchery Innovation Grants totaling $355,000 to expand small-scale meat processing capacity within Iowa. The cost-share grants will leverage a total investment of approximately $1.94 million. #IowaAg #ChooseIowa
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Looking for a foodie adventure this weekend? Join @ChooseIowa's statewide Farm Open House!
Iowa Dept of Agriculture & Land Stewardship@IADeptAg
Secretary @MikeNaigIA announced today that @ChooseIowa will host its inaugural statewide Choose Iowa Farm Open House on Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 13-14. This 2-day event coincides with the Iowa Barn Foundation's Fall All-State Barn Tour. iowaagriculture.gov/news/choose-io…
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