Farm Fresh Blog Articles

What four Iowa farmers want you to know about pig farming

10/13/2021

While Google may have a lot of search results on pig farming, when you skip over asking people the “why,” you miss out on the heart and soul of the message.

Poll asks Iowans who they trust; Farm Bureau shines again

9/30/2021

Who do Iowans trust? It’s a big issue today as more and more everyday citizens report losing confidence in government agencies, in institutions and in the media. A recent poll by the Des Moines Register asked some 800 Iowans the rate their trust level in a list of about 20 government, cultural and spiritual institutions.

Real milk in coffee? Yes, please

9/23/2021

Imagine my surprise when I found out one simple thing I do daily is considered 'edgy'...

What does "sustainability" really mean?

9/20/2021

When you think of sustainability, do you think of livestock, nutrition and women's empowerment?

Greenwashing our diets: Why you don’t have to stop eating meat to reverse climate change

8/19/2021

Greenwashing extends into the grocery aisles. We’re all bombarded with messages about what to eat and how we should eat if we care about the environment.

How to cook flavorful beef ribs

8/5/2021

Pork lends itself to a satisfying fall-off-the-bone experience, however BBQ enthusiasts are also curious about beef back ribs, also known as “brontosaurus” ribs, from cattle.

Now you can buy real meat (and coffee) with a story

5/20/2021

“Farmers have a good story to tell. And the meat helps them tell it.”

Mental health is health

5/18/2021

If there’s one thing I want people to know during May Mental Health Month, it’s that mental health, like physical health, is part of our overall wellbeing.

Omitting facts on water quality misleads Iowans on progress

4/30/2021

Every year like clockwork, as sure as spring rains come, so does a flood of innuendo about Iowa’s water quality, misleading Iowans.

Farmers make environmental strides beyond Earth Day

4/22/2021

For farmers, thinking about the environment isn’t a one-day movement; it’s an everyday part of the gig.