Black Hawk County Public Health supports food security and community well-being by working directly with emerging farmers, school pantries, and garden-based education initiatives that connect fresh food to those who need it most.

Birds & Bees Urban Farm advocates for relocalizing food production in Des Moines. Their workshops, public education, and citywide initiatives like “Eat the Triangles” encourage residents to grow food and shape policies that support urban agriculture.

The Cass County Local Food Policy Council strengthens the region’s food access through policy and grassroots investment. Their work includes farmers market vouchers, support for community gardening, and collaboration with local food growers.