A few of our VERY OWN board members have recently been recognized for the hard work they are doing to spread awareness about the importance of supporting local food in our communities!
- Mallory DeVries and the Healthy Harvest of North Iowa made history by winning the 2025 Farm Credit MarketMaker Innovation Award, the first time an Iowa-based project has claimed this national honor. Read More>>
- Kathryn Gilbery was named as one of the 20 Under 40 for her work as the Local Food Access Coordinator at UNI. Read More >>
Thank you both for your commitment and dedication to local food – the work you are doing is making a difference, and we are very fortunate to have you serve on the board for the Rooted Carrot Co-op!