Save the Date: 2026 Iowa Farm and Food Conference

Join us June 11-12, 2026 in Waterloo, Iowa 

Previously known as the Community Food Systems + Farm to School and Early Care Conference, this two-day conference will celebrate the 10th anniversary of our annual event! 

Additional announcements and location will be shared soon.

Thanks for supporting the 2025 Farm & Food Celebration

The 2025 event took place on Friday, June 13, 2025 in Grinnell, Iowa.

This bi-annual event, hosted by ISU Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Coalition, in partnership with the Iowa Food System Coalition, featured farm tours and local eats, and celebrated Grinnell’s food system partners. Additional information about the event is linked here.

Thanks for attending our 2024 Conference!

The 2023 Iowa Farm to School and Early Care + Community Food System Conference June 13th-14th in Iowa City, Iowa

Additional Conference Information is linked HERE

This annual event is hosted by the Community Food Systems program and Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Coalition. This year's theme was Rooted in Community: Growing Partnerships for Sustainable Food Systems. This unique, two-day event, celebrated food systems, farm to school and early care, and local food. 

Thanks for a great 2023 Conference!

The 2023 Iowa Farm to School and Early Care + Community Food System Conference took place June 15 - 17, 2023.

Thanks for a great 2022 Conference!

The 2022 Virtual Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Conference, took place June 17, 2022.

Thanks for a great 2021 Conference!

The 2021 Virtual Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Conference took place on June 11, 2021.

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Find more information about the annual conference and access archived conference presentations

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