How Iowa helps farmers sell food to local consumers and schools

Welcome to Episode 224 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we talk with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson about Choose Iowa and other Iowa programs that help farmers sell food to local consumers and schools. 

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

• Visit ChooseIowa.com. Learn about the Choose Iowa Local Food for Schools Program.
• Learn more about Iowa Farm Bureau's Young Farmer Program, Acres of Opportunity Conference and Grow Your Future Award.
• Check out the results of the 2026 Iowa Farm Bureau Food and Farm Index ® survey.