Entrepreneur Field Days: In Harmony Farm, Building A Public Farm to Support Underserved Farmers & Refugees
Join us for the 2024 Entrepreneur Field Days series hosted across Greater Des Moines
It all started with the idea that entrepreneurs learn best from entrepreneurs. Take someone's hard-earned lessons and shared skills to jump-start business success. Seed the next generation of entrepreneurs. Cover a broad range of industries and subject knowledge expertise. Grow your perspective and see new areas across the community.
Building A Public Farm to Support Underserved Farmers & Refugees
Speakers: Andrew Behnke, executive director of In Harmony Farm
Welcome to In Harmony Farm, a central Iowa farm dedicated to serving underserved farmers and refugees by providing access to land. Started in 2022 from a 70-acre gift from Dalla Terra Ranch, In Harmony Farm is a public farm and nonprofit.
One of only a few public farms in Iowa, visitors can experience the natural tapestry of pasture, cropland, waterways, timber, and prairies. The farm includes a welcome center, public walking trails, educational programs, a commercial teaching kitchen, and a farmstand to purchase products from their growers.
Environmental sustainability is at the heart of In Harmony Farm. In 2023, IHF was one of 70 projects selected for the USDA's funding for the Climate-Smart Commodities Partnership. Not only does In Harmony Farm demonstrate regenerative agriculture, but it is also a teaching farm, providing business and technical assistance for beginning and underserved farmers.
Don't miss this beautiful farm tour in the rolling hills of Madison County!
- Implementing regenerative ag practices to improve soil health and water quality
- Cultivating partnerships in food and farming
- Building a public farm in Iowa to support underserved farmers & refugees
- Creating programs for new farmers to access business development services
Thanks to our sponsor: Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation!
Open to Everyone! All Entrepreneur Field Days are free and open to the public, with registration required. Not an entrepreneur? No problem – you're invited too! If you’re a creative, mentor, educator, corporate leader, economic developer, investor, or simply curious about how things work – all play a role in building a strong community of support for entrepreneurs across Iowa.
Champion a Spirit of Curiosity! Entrepreneur Field Days is a space to learn from each other first and foremost! Bring a spirit of curiosity, shared respect, a notepad to capture your next idea, and the mindset to make new connections.
