Healthy Harvest of North Iowa (HHNI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the local food system and connecting the community to those who grow food in North Central Iowa. HHNI offers a wealth of resources, including a local foods recipe database, comprehensive local food guides available in print and online, and a hub of producer resources.

The Iowa Health and Human Services Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Team is leading the efforts with the Food, Nutrition, and Health (FNH) chapter of the Iowa Food Plan. This team includes public health professionals and dietitians that lead initiatives to improve access to resources and opportunities that allow Iowans to eat a healthy diet and live an active lifestyle.

We did it! We are thrilled to announce the release of Setting the Table for All Iowans–a roadmap to nurturing a thriving, sustainable, and more equitable food system.

Representatives of the Iowa Food System Coalition played a big role at the 2024 Iowa Youth Institute held on April 29 thanks to the organizing of Megan Kemp of Iowa State University Farm, Food, and Enterprise Development.

The Iowa Food System Coalition is excited to announce that we have named Chris Schwartz as our new executive director.

Iowa Valley’s commitment to serve as a catalyst for accelerated change is reflected in its leadership that is modeling what’s possible through a vibrant ecosystem of farms, businesses, the natural environment, and thriving urban and rural communities.

Value Chain Coordinators in action: The community fridge model is catching on like wildfire throughout Iowa!

IFSC partner Local Food Connections hosted Seed & Source, an event to CONNECT with local producers, LEARN about options for sourcing goods, GLEAN tips on mapping out home gardens, and PLAN a year of eating local!