RED OAK, Iowa — Pace Chaillie believes his love of science and math has helped him excel in the 4-H food competition categories.
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- Benjamin Herrold
As summer rolls on, many Midwestern families are enjoying favorite meals prepared on the grill.
- By Linda Geist, University of Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. — There is nothing quite like the pure bliss of biting into a crisp slice of ice-cold watermelon on a sweltering July day.
- By Crystal Reed, Illinois Farmer Today
Summer is here and with that brings the opportunity for people to enjoy fresh fruits that are in season, like peaches.
- By Zoe Martin, Iowa Farmer Today
Spicy or sweet, all the colors of the rainbow, baked, fried or bacon-wrapped — it’s pepper season in the Midwest!
- Tim Kenyon
Location and timing seem to be the keys to finding good berries this season.
- Benjamin Herrold
Gretchen Eickhorst enjoys opportunities to bring people together and celebrate with good food.
- By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today
VILLISCA, Iowa — Kristy Petry always believed a life in the country was calling her, but it took a global pandemic to make that happen.
- Crystal Reed
Barb Reinholz said she can make three meals out of a chicken, if necessary.
- By Tim Kenyon, Iowa Farmer Today
The approaching end of the school year and warmer outdoor conditions calls for snack adjustments.
- Benjamin Herrold
May is National Beef Month, an opportunity to celebrate livestock producers and the beef they raise.
- By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today
ESSEX, Iowa — Shad Swanson is proof that you can go home again.
Editor’s note: The following was written by Aaron Steil, Iowa State University Extension consumer horticulture specialist, for the university Yard and Garden website.
- Tim Kenyon
CENTER POINT, Iowa — A cook’s mind rarely stops when it comes to creative food.
- Benjamin Herrold
On April 11, Hermann, Missouri, will host the Farmers’ Table Wine Trail event, featuring a variety of Missouri agricultural products, as well as the opportunity to learn more about what’s grown in the state.
- Kristin Danley-Greiner
Farmers and entrepreneurs interested in learning more about running or improving a food business can participate in a monthly webinar that addresses a variety of topics important to local food operations.