Hello and welcome back to Warm Welcomes from the Farm winter edition! A place of nostalgia and inspiration as we share recipes, photos and stories from the farm. At Iowa Corn we love sharing the Iowa farmer’s story with you. Iowans come in contact with corn in different forms daily, and usually do not even realize it. Warm Welcomes from the Farm will bring light to some of those corn products and agriculture experiences. You may know that Iowa is the #1 producer of corn, but did you know Iowa produces more corn than any other country in the world. With over 4,000 products made from corn, some might think Iowa just grows corn, but the truth is corn grows Iowa! In this newsletter you will find beautiful photos from this fall’s harvest, delicious corn-fed recipes, an Iowa Corn goodie giveaway and much more! We hope you enjoy the latest issue of Warm Welcomes from the Farm!
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Classic Old Fashioned – Corn Bourbon Cocktail For the best in bourbon, go straight to heart of corn country – crafted of 74% family-farmed corn and distilled to a higher proof, resulting in a cleaner, more approachable sipping whiskey. This is the best of the Midwest in a bottle! Try this classic old fashioned recipe using Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew Warm up this chilling season with this hearty slow cooker beef stew. Nothing tastes better than a hot bowl of soup on a snowy, cold day. Check out the full recipe from Dash of Sanity.
Cornbread Dressing Look no further for a delicious, traditional cornbread dressing recipe. This yummy dressing will be sure to be a crowd pleaser this holiday season. Check out the full recipe from EasyPeazy Meals.
Hungry for more? Visit our website to see even more corn-inspired recipes!
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Ever wonder what it means when we say Corn Grows Iowa? From jobs to our families to our state, corn plays a significant role in Iowa. It’s true what they say Iowa doesn’t just grow corn, corn grows Iowa. Learn more about hcorns contributes to the state below!
Learn from Dean Meyer, of Meyer Stock Farms in Rock Rapids, Iowa, share about a day in his life during the harvest season. Throughout his day we see firsthand that farming is no easy job but the reasons for doing it are what keeps him motivated.
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