We’re building the future of agriculture. Nowhere else in the world is better positioned to lead the next era of food and agricultural innovation than Iowa.
Unparalleled production meets world-class research, entrepreneurial drive and a deep-rooted spirit of collaboration. See some of the specific resources available in Iowa and through America's Cultivation Corridor.
Our dynamic ecosystem brings together innovators, producers, founders, investors and global industry leaders to turn breakthrough ideas into scalable, sustainable solutions for a growing world.
We are led by major players in food and ag industries, representing leading companies, education, commodity groups, energy and economic development organizations. Meet our board.
With fertile soil and forward-thinking producers, Iowa is the epicenter of global row crop production, research and innovation.
Iowa built the renewable fuels industry and now leads the discovery and scaling of the next generation of biobased and renewable solutions.
Industry-leading livestock production, food science expertise and transportation infrastructure makes the state the perfect fit for food processors of all sizes.
For more than a century, the world’s most exciting ag technologies have been pioneered and built in Iowa. Today, global leaders and startups alike are developing equipment and robotics, automation and predictive analytics to power those technologies.
America’s Cultivation Corridor is full of stories about the kind of innovation and success that seem to uniquely happen here. These business leaders, companies and programs are leading the future of food, agriculture and biosciences. Read on to be inspired to start or share your own Iowa story.
We lead the nation in egg, pork, corn and biofuel production and energy generated from renewable sources.
Iowa is the second best state in the country for opportunity, thanks in part to below-average housing costs. We’re also the best state in the Midwest for affordable living.
1 in 5 Iowa jobs is in an agriculture-related field.