Midland Co.

05/30/2026

Beautiful blue shrimp!

05/28/2026

Grilling shrimp is way easier than you think!

This article breaks down exactly how to grill shrimp perfectly, plus it includes some great grilled shrimp recipes. Trust us, Midland shrimp belongs on the grill this summer!

Read the article, copy a recipe, and get grilling. 🦐

Learn how to grill shrimp perfectly with tips from a culinary expert, and then practice your new skill by trying one of our delectable shrimp recipes.

05/26/2026

We're excited to be teaming up with Long Walk Farm for the Battle of the Chefs this Sunday, May 31st!

Come out and join the Omaha community for an evening of incredible food, local ingredients, and culinary creativity. We'd love to see you there!

Follow the link below to grab your tickets and join us. 👇
https://gottabeme.networkforgood.com/events/97471-2026-battle-of-the-chefs?fbclid=IwY2xjawSCoVZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFXeTlQYjE1dlo5bkhqdWFSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm64qEaJxpxLFDUdQ5Fn5AAcXC0TSYQDRKZh-LKLiTnAcqIHGrb5ijCQDBPU_aem_UP31VSLeg51P8XfZbvWOpg

05/26/2026

The Reeds Farm, Fresh Iowa Shrimp House in Washington has just a little bit more shrimp left in stock! Be sure to stop by and grab some fresh Iowa-raised shrimp before it's gone.

05/20/2026

“How the heck do you grow shrimp in Iowa?!” 🍤

Fair question.

So we put Sarah on the spot to answer all the frequently asked questions.

Here are the questions she answers:
"Do they contain any antibiotics, chemicals or additives?"
"Shrimp in Iowa ... how is that even possible?"
"How fresh are they?"
"Where are your farms located?"
"How long will they last in the fridge once thawed?"
"Are they raised indoors or outdoors?"
"Do I need to peel or devein them?"
"Isn't farm raised shrimp low quality?"
"Are they sushi grade?"
"What do they taste like?"
"Are they actually any good?"
"Saltwater or freshwater?"
"How do I cook them?"
"Are they sustainable?"
"What do the shrimp eat?"
"Can I refreeze the shrimp once thawed?"
"Are they organic?"

If you have any more questions, please message us or comment below! 😊

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Midland Co. Origin Story 🤍

Sarah came to Iowa from New England to study agriculture at Iowa State, while Jackson grew up in Ames. Both worked in agriculture entrepreneurship, in college, Jackson was already working on land based aquaculture while Sarah was working on global agriculture development. They met at Iowa State in 2014, got married in 2017, and kept building side by side from there.

In 2018, Jackson launched Midland Co. with one goal: use algae to help treat wastewater in land-based aquaculture systems. Not long after, Matt joined the team while still attending Iowa State. With an aquaculture background of his own, Matt had already worked internationally on an aquaponics system in Malaysia and served as a nursery manager at a tilapia farm in Iowa. His hands-on experience in fish farming and system management helped transform Jackson’s original vision into a working operation. Sarah came on in the first year, bringing strategy, operations, project planning, and a whole lot of the behind-the-scenes glue to keeps things moving.

What made Midland work from the start was the balance of Jackson’s innovation, Matt’s expertise, and Sarah’s ability to connect the dots. Midland became exactly what it set out to be: a blend of New England seafood and Iowa agriculture. Today, the business is rapidly expanding, and they are even going back to Sarah home state of New Hampshire to build a shrimp farm.

Thank you for following along. To support Midland, follow our social media and subscribe to our newsletter to hear about our upcoming harvests where you can purchase shrimp!

05/14/2026

🦐 FRESH SHRIMP FOR SALE FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Skip the frozen shrimp and get fresh Midland Co. shrimp straight from the farm for your Memorial Day cookouts, appetizers, and family gatherings!

Life has been busy, so instead of another recipe video, we found some shrimp recipes and Memorial Day meal inspiration we've been excited to try. We’ll drop the full recipe links in the comments 👇

🍤 Southeast Iowa Friends, Fresh Shrimp Available at the Farm!

Memorial Day Weekend, the Reeds are selling fresh shrimp directly from their farm in Washington, IA.

Pick-up is Friday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 23rd.

Call or text Aimee at (319) 653-1718 to reserve your shrimp. Be sure to place your order soon, limited quantities available!

Not local? Check out the list of grocers carrying Midland Co. shrimp on our website ✨

05/12/2026

🍤Iowa Shrimp? Yes, Really — And It's Ready for Your Memorial Day Cookout

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of grilling season, and there’s no better way to impress family and friends than with fresh, locally raised Iowa shrimp on the grill.

Raised by the Reed family at Fresh Iowa Shrimp House in Washington, Iowa - a Midland network farm - these shrimp are sweet, tender, and never frozen. Harvested just hours before pickup, they’re perfect for garlic butter skewers, shrimp tacos, pasta, and backyard barbecues.

Stock up for summer! This is your final chance to purchase fresh Iowa shrimp before the next harvest in August. If you want enough to enjoy throughout the grilling season, now is the time to stock up and freeze some for later.

✨A One-of-a-Kind Tank-to-Table Experience

Customers love the scenic drive through the Iowa countryside, down gravel roads and past corn and soybean fields, to pick up shrimp fresh from the farm gate. Grab the kids, pack up the dog, and enjoy a uniquely Iowa experience while connecting with where your food comes from.

Pickup Dates: Friday, May 22nd & Saturday, May 23rd

Pickup Location: 1690 270th St., Washington, IA 52353

Reserve Your Shrimp: Call or text Aimee Reed at (319) 653-1718

Price: $20 per pound, Fresh, head-on shrimp

⚠️ Limited quantities available. Place your order now so you don’t miss out!

05/11/2026

From our first module to full-scale systems.

Built alongside our farm partners, with a lot of trial, error, and learning at every step.

Grateful for how far we’ve come and even more excited for what we’re building next.

Follow along, we're happy you're here! 😀