Way We Live

2026
An award for Iowa farm families who love
the land and the products they produce

Nominate a Family

How to Nominate

The Iowa State Fair is searching for six farm
families to highlight.
Recipients receive a $250 cash award and a
one-night hotel stay, plus additional Fair
benefits.

Submit a photo and fill out The Way We Live
entry form describing how farming has
shaped the entrant’s life.
Entry forms can be found at
iowastatefair.org.

Entries are due May 15.

For questions, please reach out to Emily Wynn att 515-401-1544 or ewynn@iowastatefair.org.