Press, Media & Recognition
Over the Moon Farm has been featured in national, regional, and local media for our work building a values-driven, community-centered food system in rural Iowa. We are available to share our perspective on sustainable agriculture, local food systems, and inclusive farming practices.
Media inquiries are welcome — please email Anna at anna@overthemoonmeat.com
Featured Coverage
The Splendid Table Podcast – “Celebrating 30 Years: Live from Iowa City”
May 2025
The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters
Featured conversation about farm life, sustainability, community, and building a resilient, values-driven farm in Iowa.
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USDA Cuts Hit Small Farms as Trump Showers Billions on Big Farms
April 2025
Iowa Capital Dispatch, Louisiana Illuminator
Over the Moon Farm discusses how federal policy decisions impact small farmers and local food systems, highlighting the importance of supporting regional agriculture.
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Iowa Farmers Urge USDA to Reinstate Local Food Programs in Open Letter
March 2025
Corridor Business Journal
Joined other Iowa farmers advocating for USDA funding critical to sustaining small and mid-scale farms.
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Choose Iowa: Value-Added Grant Recipient
Choose Iowa
Recognized as a 2023–2024 Value-Added Grant recipient for expanding on-farm processing, storage, and distribution capacity.
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MY BIZ: Over the Moon Farm & Flowers
May 2023
The Cedar Rapids Gazette
Female farmers carve out niche in rural Delaware County
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Why Buy Local Flowers? Four Flower Farmers Explain
February 2023
Iowa Farm Bureau
Over the Moon Farm explains how buying local flowers supports freshness, quality, and regional farm economies. “When you buy local, you’re getting a fresher, higher-quality product to enjoy longer.”
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Good Meat Breakdown Feature
August 2022
Good Meat Project
Deep dive into Over the Moon Farm’s expansion from flowers into diversified livestock production. “Committed to keeping animals on the land, supporting the local economy, and offering the community access to high-quality, humanely raised meat.”
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LGBTQ Farmers Often Go Unnoticed. But Their Perspective May Help Reshape Agriculture
July 2022
Harvest Public Media / KCUR
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Some of Iowa’s Queer Farmers Are Taking a Different Approach to Agriculture
June 2022
Iowa Public Radio, WBUR Here & Now, NPR, Harvest Public Media
“Over the Moon Farm is off a gravel road in Coggon, north of Cedar Rapids. Pens for chickens, ducks, and turkeys are woven through yard space… After a rainy morning, the chickens are coming out of the greenhouse and starting to sunbathe in the yard.”
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LGBTQIA+ Voices in Midwestern Agriculture, Part 1 of 3: Over the Moon in Iowa
May 2021
Audio feature highlighting LGBTQIA+ leaders in agriculture across the Midwest. “Agriculture is becoming increasingly inclusive thanks to the leadership of people like our guests.” “People who live in rural areas and smaller towns also deserve this luxury and beauty.”
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Something Fresh in Delaware County
July 2020
Telegraph Herald
“It feels good to be making a connection and making an impact in my hometown.”
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Awards & Recognition
- 2024: John Kinsman Beginning Farmer Food Sovereignty Prize
- 2022: Brighter Future Fund Award, American Farmland Trust
- 2022: Practical Farmers of Iowa Savings Incentives Program
- 2022: Food Animal Concerns Trust Financial Training Program
- 2022: FruitGuys Community Fund Recipient
- 2022–2023: Practical Farmers of Iowa Business Training Program
- 2022: University of Iowa Business Consulting Course Partner
- 2021: Second Place, Iowa Farm Bureau Grow Your Future Award
Leadership & Service
- Practical Farmers of Iowa Livestock Steering Committee Members
- Practical Farmers of Iowa Welcoming Committee Members
- Manchester Chamber of Commerce Members
- Practical Farmers of Iowa Board of Directors (2023–Present)
On-Farm Research
- 2021: Snapdragon Variety Trial with Practical Farmers of Iowa
Media Contact
For press inquiries, interviews, or speaking requests, please contact Anna at anna@overthemoonmeat.com