Iowa Food Hub connects schools to local farmers

Northeast Iowa schools purchased over $64,000 in food from local farms during the 2016-17 school year with help from the Iowa Food Hub - a local food distribution business that connects farmers and food buyers in NE Iowa.

Northeast Iowa schools have purchased over $302,000 from local farmers since 2008.
Schools purchase local fruits and vegetables, beef, pork, turkey, yogurt and milk from the Iowa Food Hub. The Hub is able to accommodate special requests from schools, like Viking apples to serve in Decorah during homecoming week.

"These schools should be proud of their achievements," said Iowa State University Extension and Outreach food system food coordinator Teresa Wiemerslage. "Not only have they sourced high quality products for local school children, but also because they have invested in the farmers that support our towns and schools."

Locally-grown food purchases for K-12 schools in NE Iowa