Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Network

Are you a teacher looking to help your high school students learn more about the food system?📚
Sign up to be part of the Youth Local Food Leader program! This unique opportunity supports educators with resources and stipends are available to participate.
Click the link to learn more: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/youth-local-food-leader

REGISTRATION CLOSES 5-31!
The Iowa Farm and Food Conference is nearly here! Join us for two days of tours, networking, and presentations, all focusing on Iowa's food system. We look forward to seeing you June 11-12 in Waterloo!
Find more information on agenda and registration here:
Find more information on the agenda and registration here:t

Happy Garden Day!

Iowa Kids Garden Day is tomorrow! Have you registered your site? We currently have over 50 sites on our interactive map, so make sure your site is included as we all celebrate in the fun!

https://www.iowafarmtoschoolearlycare.org/iowa-kids-garden-day

Have you registered for the 2026 Iowa Farm and Food Conference yet?

Thursday will be filled with site visits and networking opportunities.
Friday focuses on our keynote speaker and breakout sessions!

Find more information about the full agenda and speaker bios here:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/2026-iowa-farm-and-food-conference-agenda

More early care kids visiting working farms. Shivers Farms (Bondurant)

Tis the season for field days to the farm. Here are some preschoolers visiting Beringer Family Farms.

Applications for Youth Local Food Leader educators are now open!

We're excited to see kids all around the state getting involved in gardening and learning more about where their food comes from!

Next Wednesday, May 20, is Iowa Kids Garden Day. This day is dedicated to getting kids in the garden and helping them learn about growing delicious, local food.

Find out more about this annual event and register to participate on the Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Network website: https://www.iowafarmtoschoolearlycare.org/iowa-kids-garden-day



Iowa State Extension Yard and Garden Iowa State University Department of Horticulture

The Iowa Farm and Food Conference is taking place in Waterloo June 11-12!
This year's theme, "Futuring our Food System" is all about imagining bold, transformative possibilities for the future and the systematic, creative, and connective measures that get us there. We're prioritizing building resilience against uncertainty and actively shaping our shared future.

Register today!
This year's theme, "Futuring our Food System" is all about imagining bold, transformative possibilities for the future and the systematic, creative, and conetive measures that get us there. We're prioritizing building resilience against uncertainty and actively shaping our shared future.
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/cfs-annual-event