At the Iowa Farm Table Podcast · From the Iowa Food System Coalition

Can Restaurants Transform Iowa into a Farm-to-Table Mecca?

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Chef Sam Gilman explains that consistency in farm-to-table dining means quality, not an identical menu, so his restaurant only serves chicken when the local farmer has it.

This episode explores the movement to transform Iowa into a renowned farm-to-table destination, featuring interviews with chefs, farmers, and state officials. It examines the economic and cultural opportunity, the challenges of local sourcing, and the policies needed to support a culinary identity built on Iowa's agricultural roots.

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