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Used in many different kinds of recipes around the world, black beans have a velvety texture and loads of nutrition.

Tart cherries have a short picking season here in Iowa. At Allen’s Orchard in Marion, Iowa, the orchards are packed as folks harvest cherries before the picking window closes.

Tofu is made from soybeans and is full of protein and nutrients.

Perceived as a low carb alternative to rice or other grains, cauliflower’s popularity has skyrocketed in the last decade.

Packed with nutrients, and proud of its unusual appearance, kohlrabi is a cool weather veggie thriving in Iowa.

Feta cheese is an important part of Greek culture, but there’s a delicious variety crafted right here in Iowa.

With a little ingenuity, almost anything can be grown here in Iowa, even a tropical plant like ginger. As one of the world’s most well known spices, ginger has been around for thousands of years.

One of the first crops to go into the ground in spring is peas. They are a welcome fresh ingredient after a long winter.