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2024 Event Locations

DeWitt, Iowa | July 25
Stanton, Iowa | September 12
Coon Rapids, Iowa | September 26
Manning, Iowa | October 3
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THE HEARTLAND

The seeds have been planted. Businesses are taking root. The prairie is evolving. Are you ready for what’s next? 

The American dream has never been more alive than it is right now in rural Iowa. Investments and advancements are happening in schools, hospitals, tourist attractions, businesses, and even on Main Streets. The Evolution of the Heartland tour is designed to showcase what’s happening in rural Iowa today and highlight how agriculture has been a catalyst for entrepreneurs who believe in growing their dreams and contributing to the greater common good. 

This experience intends to leave you with a changed impression of what rural Iowa and agriculture are all about.

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”I think it was worth the time and money. Loved the swag bag and farm to table food!"
/ 2023 Attendee
”There is so much diversity in ag, even in a small town."
/ 2023 Attendee
”I had a great time. Proud of my state and the hardworking folks who call it home!"
/ 2023 Attendee
”I actually enjoyed the Brinkman Ag Solutions tour the most. It was full of interesting facts. They are involved in so many things, and seem very passionate about each of them.”
/ 2022 Attendee
”Jeremy, at Puck Enterprises was an excellent tour guide. The whole place was so organized, so clean and tidy. He made you feel like you want to work there."
/ 2023 Attendee
”The fish hatchery, ostrich, and yak farms were all excellent tours. I loved being able to sample and touch the animals, feathers, and yarn. I was even able to purchase the meat! Excellent presentations.”
/ 2022 Attendee
”I loved having an FFA student sit at my table at lunch! They are our future!"
/ 2023 Attendee
”I enjoyed getting a closer view of the towns and their people as we visited Manning and Audubon on our shopping tour. I like visiting and exploring rural Iowa towns.”
/ 2022 Attendee
“If you eat, you have a connection to agriculture at least three times a day. Why not immerse yourself in all things rural by experiencing Evolution of the Heartland?"
/ Darcy Maulsby, 2022 Evolution of the Heartland Influencer
"Rural Iowa has a lot to offer in terms of unique farms! This was an amazing agritourism event in Western Iowa. I was able to help promote agriculture, small businesses, and opportunities in the smaller towns west of I-35."
/ The Farm Babe, 2022 Evolution of the Heartland Influencer
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