Farmers, producers, consumers, and supporters of organic farming are invited to join the Iowa Organic Association for the 2025 series of Field Days. Spanning 6 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.
2025 Field Days Schedule
Summer Farmer Meet-up at Sweet Season Farm
Monday, July 21
in Calmar, Iowa
We are very excited to have Sweet Season Farm host our second "Farmer Meet-up" of the year at their farm outside of Calmar, IA.
This is not your typical IOA Field Day with a planned topic and tours, but rather a opportunity for farmers to gather together for a meal and to talk about the year so far. There will be plenty of time to talk about this years successes, challenges, new ideas, and even the failures. It will also be a great way to "fill your tank" for the rest of the growing season and maybe bring back some new ideas to your farm. Whether you are a vegetable farm, grain farmer, dairy farmer, livestock farmer, backyard gardener, or just a supporter of organic farms in general you are invited!
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Organic Gardening for Your Backyard with Broken Trowel Farm
Saturday, August 2
in Des Moines, Iowa
Organic is not just for large scale production agriculture ... it is also the perfect fit for the soil and environmental health of your own backyard (or front yard)! During this urban field day in Des Moines we will explore Myles Curnes backyard organic garden that provides food not only for his home, but for neighbors and beyond. We'll have the opportunity to learn about organic practices that work on any scale, how Myles efficiently farms in a small space, what crops work best on his land, and how you can apply organic practices at your home
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Organic Ice Cream with Scream Ice Cream Shop
Saturday, August 9
in Fairfield, Iowa
Organic milk + organic cream + the best ingredients possible + the amazing talent and drive of Kate Vigmostad = Some of the best ice cream you will find in Iowa! Join us for this IOA field day where Kate will walk us through her local ice cream shop, talk about sourcing local dairy products, and share her passion for not only amazing ice cream but also organics. After the field day be sure to stick around for some of the ice cream!
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Organic Grains & Direct Market Meats with Kollasch Family Farm
Monday, August 11
in Whittemore, Iowa
Matt and Hillary Kollasch of Kollasch Family Farms will lead us on a tour of their multi-generation organic row crop and direct market meat farm. The Kollasch's have worked hard not only to build and grown their organic crops, but they continue to innovate on their farm by integrating livestock with their organic crop production. Attendees will have a chance to learn about how their livestock benefit their organic crops, how they are building a direct market meat business, and what their farming goals are as the continue to integrate crops and livestock on their land.
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Interested in exhibiting at a Field Day?
New for 2025, 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