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Upcoming Events

Jun

-22

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Farm Store Crawl + Iowa Barn Foundation Tour

« All Events June 21 @ 8:00 am - June 22 @ 5:00 pm Iowa travelers are increasingly seeking farm and agritourism experiences including farm-to-table dining and farmers'...

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Aug

09:00 am-05:00 pm

Clear Lake Evolution of the Heartland Immersive Experience

« All Events August 8 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Experience Clear Lake from a fresh perspective behind-the-scenes during this immersive one-day tour that celebrates Iowa’s rich...

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Sep

-14

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Farm Open House + Iowa Barn Foundation Tour

« All Events September 13 @ 8:00 am - September 14 @ 5:00 pm Iowa travelers are increasingly seeking farm and agritourism experiences including farm-to-table dining and farmers'...

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Sep

09:00 am-05:00 pm

Osage Evolution of the Heartland Immersive Experience

« All Events September 19 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Experience a one-day, immersive Iowa adventure in Osage. Explore the fields and flavors of Twisted River Farm**;...

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”I think it was worth the time and money. Loved the swag bag and farm to table food!"

/ 2023 Attendee

”It's great to see innovations like this thriving in small, rural communities!"

/ 2024 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

”Each tour was a true learning experience."

/ 2024 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

”It was fun to visit a new part of the state and connect with others in the ag industry. It gave me a sense of renewed hope for small towns and the ag industry.”

/ 2024 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

"I cannot wait to bring my kids and grandkids back."

/ 2024 attendee

"When a community comes together to support innovation and new ways of doing things, they can thrive!"

/ 2024 attendee

Registration Information

2025 Information to come

Contact:

info@evolutionoftheheartland.com for Group Rates.

Experience includes:

Transportation to Tour Sites
Meal & Snacks
All Immersive Tours & Admission Fees
VIP Swag Bag
Evolution of the Heartland Guide

2025 County Fairs

JULY 7-14 – Carroll County Fair

JULY 8-12 – Dallas County Fair

JULY 8-13 – Lee County Fair

JULY 8-13 – Wright County Fair

JULY 23-28 – Warren County Fair

JULY 29-AUGUST 3 – Mitchell County Fair

SEPTEMBER 6-14 – Clay County Fair

SEPTEMBER 17-21 – National Cattle Congress Fair

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