National Farmers’ Market Week in Iowa

Jul 31, 2015

Week runs from August 2nd – August 8th

Earlier in July, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack declared that Sunday, August 2^nd to Saturday, August 8^th would be recognized as National Farmers’ Market Week to promote and thank farmers for their contributions to the communities and abroad.

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Since his declaration, states including Virginia and Maryland have put together weeklong celebrations dedicated to farmers’ markets.

Iowa, the largest corn-producing state in the United States, will also recognize farmers’ markets during National Farmers’ Market Week.

“Farmers markets are a great place to find healthy and delicious Iowa grown fruits, vegetables, meats and other products,” Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey said. “National Farmers Market Week, and every week, is a great time to visit your local farmers market to support the vendors who are there and enjoy some of the great food grown in this state.”

During the week, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Farmers Market Nutrition and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition programs will be highlighted. They provide eligible recipients in Iowa with checks that can be redeemed for fresh farmers’ market produce until October 31^st.

Iowa has more than 200 farmers’ markets and Secretary Northey is encouraging citizens to explore them by downloading the Iowa Farmers Market app, available for Apple and Android devices.

The app allows users to find the markets closest to them. They can then view its hours of operation, browse vendors, find contact information and leave reviews about their experiences at the market.

Be sure to check out the Farms.com Farmers’ Market Directory to find farmers’ markets in every state.

Video: Dr. David Rosero: Fat Quality in Swine Diets

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. David Rosero from Iowa State University explores the critical aspects of fat quality and oxidation in swine diets. He discusses how different types of lipids affect pig performance and provides actionable insights on managing lipid oxidation in feed mills. Don’t miss this episode—available on all major platforms.

Highlight quote: "Increasing levels of oxidized fats in swine diets reduced the efficiency of feed utilization, increased mortality, and led to more pigs being classified as culls, reducing the number of full-value pigs entering the finishing barns."

Meet the guest: Dr. David Rosero / davidrosero is an assistant professor of animal science at Iowa State University. His research program focuses on conducting applied research on swine nutrition and the practical application of smart farming. He previously served as the technical officer for The Hanor Company, overseeing nutrition, research, and innovation efforts.