Support Iowa’s Food System
Iowa grows some of the most productive farmland in the world. But much of the food Iowans eat still comes from outside the state, and many farmers struggle to access local markets.
The Iowa Food System Coalition (IFSC) works to change that.
Through a statewide network of partners, IFSC brings together farmers, businesses, public health leaders, educators, and policymakers to strengthen local food systems in Iowa. Your donation helps sustain the coordination, research, and communications work that makes this collaboration possible, connecting efforts across the state and advancing solutions that support farmers and communities.
Help build a stronger, more resilient food system for Iowa. Donate today.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your donation supports IFSC’s staffing and operating costs, including technology, coordination, research, and outreach that sustain statewide collaboration.
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Yes. Donations are tax-deductible through IFSC’s fiscal sponsor, the Iowa Farmers Union Education Foundation.
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IFSC primarily convenes, aligns, and advances statewide food systems work. Through IFSC’s statewide network of partners, we support collaboration, policy development, shared strategy, and public education across Iowa.
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IFSC operates with a small, part-time staff of directors, guided by a volunteer steering committee and supported by priority team leads. Through this structure, IFSC convenes partners across Iowa to coordinate efforts, align strategy, and advance solutions that strengthen the state’s food system.
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You can sign up for email updates, connect with a priority area, and explore ways to engage with IFSC and partners working to strengthen local food systems in Iowa. Are you an organization looking to partner? Start here.