Farmers, producers, consumers, and supporters of organic farming are invited to join the Iowa Organic Association for the 2026 series of Field Days. Spanning 4 (more to come) unique events across the state, these Field Days offer an incredible opportunity to explore a diverse array of organic farming practices and innovations and share learnings that can empower others in their organic farming and production.
2026 Field Days Schedule
Nees Family Farm Organic Row Crop Equipment & Management
Thursday, July 9
in Early, Iowa
Join IOA and the Nees Family at their farm for a free field day covering their multi-generational organic row-crop farm outside Early, IA.
The field day will include a tour of their organic crop fields, organic specific equipment, and a discussion on new practices that they are considering or trying on a small scale at their farm. The morning field and farm tour will provide a great opportunity to ask questions and learn about what other organic producers are having success with. Whether you are currently farming organically, or interested in learning more about transitioning to organic, this will be a great field day to attended.
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Organic Certification Best Practices & Marketing Organic Vegetables with Bridgewater Farms
Sunday, August 9
in Bridgewater, Iowa
Join IOA and Bridgewater Farm for a free field day at their 40-acre organic fruit and vegetable for a farm tour and a discussion of the organic certification best practices and how they are able to market their organic certified fruits and produce.
The field day will include a tour of Bridgewater farm and plenty of time for questions and answers about their organic practices and experiences. There will also be a discussion about the benefits of transitioning to organic certification for the farm: what markets it opened up, consumer response, best practices for maintaining certification records, and more!
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IOA Field Day: A Diversified Direct Market Meat Business with Organic Row Crops at O’Connell Organic Acres
Wednesday, August 26
in Durango, Iowa
Join IOA and O'Connell Organic Acres for a free field day at their diversified organic row-crop and organic livestock farm!
The field day will include a pasture and field tour discussing the benefits and challenges of integrating organic row-crops and organic livestock on one farm. Beyond raising the crops and livestock the O'Connell family also direct markets their organic farm products to consumers. There will be plenty of time for questions about organic certification, having organic certified meats processed for retail sales, farming with multiple generations, and so much more.
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The Importance of Seed Saving and Heirloom Seeds at Seed Savers Exchange
Monday, September 21
in Decorah, Iowa
Join IOA and Seed Savers Exchange for a free field day at their amazing farm focused on preserving genetically diverse vegetable and food crop seeds!
The field day will include a farm tour focused on the amazing work being done by Seed Savers Exchange and how they are working to preserve vegetable and food crop seeds for generations to come. You will have a change to learn more about the seed saving process, the history of Seed Savers Exchange, and the exciting work that is moving this organization and farm forward.
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Interested in exhibiting at a Field Day?
New for 2026, we are offering Field Day tabling for businesses and individuals interested in having a presence at the events:
- Just $150 per event for Field Day sponsors
- Set up a table with your branding and information
- Meet event attendees before and after the event
- Participation in the Field Day
- Mentioned in event emails and on website ahead of the event