Post-event follow-up: Watch a video of the Feb. 21 event.

In the past, many Iowans grew their own food. But today most land is farmed for corn and soybeans—animal feed and ethanol. It is estimated that up to 90% of the food we eat is imported from out of state while many people have little access to fresh fruit and vegetables.

Field to Family (F2F) is a local nonprofit organization with a mission to create a more resilient, local, and healthy community food system. Its leadership and programs allow for Iowa-grown food to be enjoyed by families; served at schools, colleges, and universities; and to be donated to food banks and school backpack programs. 

Michelle Kenyon is the executive director of F2F. Michelle has previously served as a member and chair of the Johnson County Food Policy Council from 2012 to 2020, a food and agricultural advisory board to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. She has more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit management, working to increase environmental health through renewable energy, food system education, sustainable agriculture promotion, and local foods.