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CommonGround Iowa Conversations about farming and food. Brought to you by America's soybean and corn farmers and their checkoffs.

The Iowa arm of a grassroots movement to foster conversation among consumers – on farms and in cities – about where our food comes from.

Tell us your favorite ice cream shop in Iowa! 🍦 Between Dairy Sweet in Columbus Junction, IA and The Frozen Parrot in Ok...
06/02/2026

Tell us your favorite ice cream shop in Iowa! 🍦 Between Dairy Sweet in Columbus Junction, IA and The Frozen Parrot in Okoboji, IA

Which is your favorite? Comment below! The shop with the most votes will be added to the 2026 Farm 2 Fork Road Trip map this summer.

It's Dairy Month! With so many great options, tell us your favorite dairy product. 🧈🥛🧀🍦
06/01/2026

It's Dairy Month! With so many great options, tell us your favorite dairy product. 🧈🥛🧀🍦

Who has the best breaded pork tenderloin in Iowa? 🍽️Nominations are now open for the 2026 Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tende...
05/28/2026

Who has the best breaded pork tenderloin in Iowa? 🍽️

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest hosted by Iowa Pork! Nominate your favorite local restaurant and help celebrate one of Iowa’s most iconic pork traditions. Click here ➡️ https://www.iowapork.org/community/contests/breaded-tenderloin-contest.

Nominations close soon for the 2026 Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest. Submit your pick by June 1 to help spotlight Iowa’s most iconic sandwich.

Each person can submit one nomination, and if your pick rises to the top, you’ll be entered for a chance to win $100.

Nominate a restaurant today!

Click the link in comments below ⬇⬇⬇

It's National Hamburger Day! Tell us ⬇️ what your perfect burger toppings are.
05/28/2026

It's National Hamburger Day! Tell us ⬇️ what your perfect burger toppings are.

We want to know your favorite yummy business in rural Iowa! We are looking for the best ice cream shop.🍦 To nominate, sh...
05/27/2026

We want to know your favorite yummy business in rural Iowa! We are looking for the best ice cream shop.🍦 To nominate, share the business name and location in the comments ⬇️. Be sure to tag the business!

Home of the free, because of the brave. 🇺🇸
05/25/2026

Home of the free, because of the brave. 🇺🇸

Spring on the farm looks like... 🚜🌷🍔🌦️🌱
05/21/2026

Spring on the farm looks like... 🚜🌷🍔🌦️🌱

The CommonGround Iowa Farm 2 Fork Roadtrip is back this summer! 🚙 This roadtrip is ready to highlight the best food and ...
05/19/2026

The CommonGround Iowa Farm 2 Fork Roadtrip is back this summer! 🚙 This roadtrip is ready to highlight the best food and drinks across Iowa and the farm products that make them so delicious. Follow along and vote for your favorite local shops over the next four weeks. We will also be sending out giftcards to the winning businesses! Stay tuned.

05/14/2026

It's Dance Like A Chicken Day! Here's some inspiration to help you celebrate. 🐓

Planting is happening across the state! Farmers prepare all year to get the crop in the ground. 🌱
05/13/2026

Planting is happening across the state! Farmers prepare all year to get the crop in the ground. 🌱

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