Local Foods

We strive to foster strong communities based on diverse ties between farmers and non-farmers.

One of the strongest ties is purchasing food and farm products from local farms. Buying from local farms keeps money circulating in your community, and builds a more resilient food system.

If you are interested in purchasing food raised on PFI-member farms, the directory below can help you find farmers near you. Try the search bar to look for nearby cities or towns, or specific products.

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Find PFI member farmers, business and organizations who offer local foods near you! Current PFI members can be listed for free in the directory.

Find PFI Members who offer Local Foods

Local Foods Purchasing Assistance Program

Iowa LFPA Logo 02The Iowa Local Foods Purchasing Assistance Program was established to buy local food from Iowa’s producers for distribution to Iowans in under-resourced communities.

At this time, the upcoming renewal of Iowa’s LFPA Program has been cancelled. The loss of this funding is a setback affecting many local food farmers in the state.

To read more about farmers who participated in the program, read our magazine articles, “Farming From the Heart” and “Local Leaders.”

PFI remains committed to creating and fundraising for programs that meaningfully support Iowa’s food system.

Questions? Contact Natasha Hegmann  at (515) 232-5661 or natasha.hegmann(at)practicalfarmers(dot)org.

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Contact Information

For more information about local foods: contact Natasha Hegmann at natasha.hegmann(at)practicalfarmers(dot)org.