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Our mission at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Farm, Food and Enterprise Development is to support value-added agricultural enterprises, small farms, and regional food systems through research, education, and community engagement. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Farm, Food and Enterprise Development supports value-added agriculture enterprises, businesses, and regional fo

od systems through research, education and community engagement. Our team provides resources and technical assistance to Extension staff and communities statewide on areas related to:

small farm profitability
agritourism
community food systems planning and development
farm to school and farm to early childhood education
business feasibility and financing

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📣 Do you teach high students who have interest in the food system?Youth Local Food Leader is a program that is intended ...
06/05/2026

📣 Do you teach high students who have interest in the food system?
Youth Local Food Leader is a program that is intended to equip students with knowledge and skills to interact more intentionally with more aspects of our food system
✅ Stipends provided for time, materials, and travel
✅ Now recruiting pilot sites!
Learn more and get involved in our first round of pilots:
👉 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/youth-local-food-leader

Register for our Local Food Leader 101 Workshop, June 25-26 in Ames!Local Food Leader builds skills for beginning practi...
06/03/2026

Register for our Local Food Leader 101 Workshop, June 25-26 in Ames!

Local Food Leader builds skills for beginning practitioners or those looking to be more engaged in their local food system. Register by June 19: bit.ly/ISUFSCertifications

📢 Calling All Iowa Independent Grocers!Complete a quick audit of your business from every angle and let us help you with...
06/01/2026

📢 Calling All Iowa Independent Grocers!
Complete a quick audit of your business from every angle and let us help you with next steps!

The Independent Grocer Audit Tool helps you evaluate operations in areas including business and finance, procurement and logistics, marketing, site design, and layout. Upload a copy of your completed audit tool to submit a request for technical assistance customized to your store's needs and goals by June 15!
Find the audit tool and more information at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/iowa-independent-grocer-network.

⏳ Last days to register!The Iowa Farm & Food Conference, happening June 11–12 in Waterloo.Hosted by Iowa State Universit...
05/31/2026

⏳ Last days to register!
The Iowa Farm & Food Conference, happening June 11–12 in Waterloo.
Hosted by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, the Iowa Food System Coalition, and the Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Coalition, this biennial event brings together farmers, educators, food system leaders, nonprofits, and community changemakers.
🌱 This year’s theme: Futuring our Food System
Let’s explore how we can build resilience and shape what’s next for food and farming in Iowa.
👉 Register by May 31: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/cfs-annual-event

⏳ Only 2 days left to register!Registration is now open for the Iowa Farm & Food Conference, happening June 11–12 in Wat...
05/30/2026

⏳ Only 2 days left to register!
Registration is now open for the Iowa Farm & Food Conference, happening June 11–12 in Waterloo.
Hosted by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, the Iowa Food System Coalition, and the Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Coalition, this biennial event brings together farmers, educators, food system leaders, nonprofits, and community changemakers.
🌱 This year’s theme: Futuring our Food System
Let’s explore how we can build resilience and shape what’s next for food and farming in Iowa.
👉 Register by May 31: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/cfs-annual-event

📚 Calling all high school teachers!Do you want to help your students better understand where their food comes from and h...
05/27/2026

📚 Calling all high school teachers!
Do you want to help your students better understand where their food comes from and how the food system works? 🌱
Join the Youth Local Food Leader Program and bring engaging, real-world learning into your classroom! Plus, stipends are available for participating teachers 💵
👉 Learn more and sign up here:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/youth-local-food-leader

Learn about the latest in organic gardening! Attend a presentation from Kathleen Delate, professor/extension organic ag ...
01/27/2026

Learn about the latest in organic gardening! Attend a presentation from Kathleen Delate, professor/extension organic ag specialist. The Zoom webinar is offered by the ISU Urban Agriculture Program tomorrow, January 28, 1 - 2 PM. A Q&A session will begin after the presentation. Register: https://go.iastate.edu/LUG0GR

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2625 N. Loop Drive, Ste. 2430
Ames, IA
50010

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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