FIND LOCAL FOOD
Looking for local food in Iowa? This page connects you to farms, farmers markets, food hubs, and programs that make it easier to find and buy Iowa-grown food near you.
Choose Iowa is a statewide program led by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship that identifies and promotes Iowa-grown, raised, and made food products. Look for the Choose Iowa label when shopping in stores or use their directory to find verified local producers.
Choose Iowa
Food Hub Directory
Food hubs connect food from multiple local farms and make it available through a single point of sale. They help aggregate, store, and distribute Iowa-grown products, making it easier for individuals and institutions to buy local food.
MarketMaker
MarketMaker is a national platform with strong Iowa participation that helps you find farms, ranches, and food businesses. Search by product or location to discover local food across the state, with many regional directories built on the same platform.
IOWA Farmers Market Association market map
The Iowa Farmers Market Association’s goal is to promote farmers markets, educate the public on the benefits of locally-grown food and provide assistance to vendors and market managers. Check out this Iowa Farmers Market map.
Practical FArmers of IOwa
The Practical Farmers of Iowa Local Food Directory helps you find farmers across Iowa who sell directly to their communities. Search by product or location to connect with PFI member farms offering meat, produce, dairy, and more.
IOWA FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE FINDER
The Iowa Farm to Table Experience Finder connects you to award-winning chefs, seasonal menus from ingredients grown, raised, and produced just miles away. Elevated cuisine rooted in Iowa’s land and shaped by the creativity of the people behind it.
Food access programs help connect Iowans to fresh, locally grown food while supporting farmers. Use the resources below to find participating locations.
Farmers Markets Accepting SNAP
The Iowa Health and Human Services Farmers Markets and Roadside Stands Map helps you find locations that accept SNAP benefits. Search by location to find nearby markets and farm stands participating in food access programs.
Farmers market nutrition program (fmnp)
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship FMNP directory includes farmers markets and roadside stands authorized to accept Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers.
Double Up Food Bucks Locations
Double Up Food Bucks is available at participating locations across Iowa, including grocery stores, farmers markets, farm stands, and CSAs. Use the map to find where you can double your SNAP dollars on fresh fruits and vegetables.