CommonGround Iowa

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.

Did you know? CommonGround Iowa is powered by volunteers who are passionate about sharing the story of agriculture. 🩵
08/26/2026

Did you know? CommonGround Iowa is powered by volunteers who are passionate about sharing the story of agriculture. 🩵

📚✏️ Here's to a great school year ahead!Wishing students, teachers, staff, and families a successful and exciting year f...
08/24/2026

📚✏️ Here's to a great school year ahead!

Wishing students, teachers, staff, and families a successful and exciting year filled with learning, growth, and new opportunities. Have an amazing first day! 🍎

🥓 Happy National Bacon Lovers Day!Whether you enjoy it with breakfast, on a burger, or sprinkled on your favorite salad,...
08/20/2026

🥓 Happy National Bacon Lovers Day!

Whether you enjoy it with breakfast, on a burger, or sprinkled on your favorite salad, today is the perfect excuse to celebrate bacon.

What's your favorite way to cook bacon? Oven, skillet, air fryer, broiler pan, grill, or another method? Tell us in the comments!

August is the perfect time to enjoy fresh Iowa berries, with blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries all in season! W...
08/18/2026

August is the perfect time to enjoy fresh Iowa berries, with blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries all in season! Whether you're picking them yourself or grabbing them at your local farmers market, they make the perfect topping for a classic fruit pizza. 🫐😋

Headed to the Iowa State Fair with little ones? Be sure to visit Little Hands on the Farm in the Kids Zone! 🐮 🚜 🌱 This f...
08/14/2026

Headed to the Iowa State Fair with little ones?

Be sure to visit Little Hands on the Farm in the Kids Zone! 🐮 🚜 🌱 This free, hands-on exhibit lets children ages 2–10 become farmers for the day while learning where their food comes from. At the end of their journey, they'll earn Little Hands dollars to spend at the Grocery Store!

A new Iowa State Fair food has entered the chat. 👀The Porky Parm Gnocchi features gluten-free potato gnocchi, Graziano s...
08/12/2026

A new Iowa State Fair food has entered the chat. 👀

The Porky Parm Gnocchi features gluten-free potato gnocchi, Graziano sausage, parmesan cream sauce, pesto, and fresh parsley.

Kinda chic being a woman in agriculture! 🌽✨💗
08/11/2026

Kinda chic being a woman in agriculture! 🌽✨💗

Just like us, dairy cows need extra water when temperatures rise. ☀️💧🐄In hot weather, a dairy cow can drink 30–50 gallon...
08/10/2026

Just like us, dairy cows need extra water when temperatures rise. ☀️💧🐄

In hot weather, a dairy cow can drink 30–50 gallons of water each day. Providing constant access to clean, fresh water is one of the many ways dairy farmers prioritize animal care.

08/07/2026

Bees do much more than make honey. They help pollinate many of the fruits, vegetables, flowers, and nuts we enjoy every day. 🐝

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