• Connecting institutional food buyers to nearby farms and processors
• Fostering a growing relationship among consumers, grocers, meat lockers, restaurant owners, dining service staff, farmers, local government and economic development officials
• Making it easier for Iowans to find and purchase locally grown food and agricultural products
• Assisting local independent food and farm businesses better communicate their positive impacts in the local economy
• Sharing lessons learned with other communities and policy makers

Find locally grown food in Black Hawk and neighboring counties

Reports, Publications and Other Resources

Importance of buying locally-grown food

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