Iowa Celebrates Agriculture's Impact During Ag Week

Annual event highlights farming's role in state's economy and communities.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 10:00pm

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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is inviting residents to participate in Iowa Ag Week from March 23 to 30, a weeklong celebration that highlights agriculture's contributions to the state's economy, communities, and way of life. The event is part of Iowa's observance of the nation's 250th anniversary.

Why it matters

Agriculture is a vital part of Iowa's identity and economic foundation. This annual celebration helps raise awareness of farming's outsized impact on the state, from supporting local communities to driving the overall economy.

The details

Events throughout the week will include volunteer service, National Ag Day activities, farmer recognition events, and tours of agricultural businesses and conservation projects across the state. Naig will also make stops in Mason City and northeast Iowa on March 26 as part of the Choose Iowa initiative to promote local agricultural products.

  • Iowa Ag Week will take place from March 23 to 30, 2026.
  • Naig will make stops in Mason City and northeast Iowa on March 26, 2026.

The players

Mike Naig

The Iowa Secretary of Agriculture who is inviting Iowans to participate in Iowa Ag Week.

Choose Iowa

An initiative by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to promote local agricultural products.

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What’s next

Iowans are encouraged to participate in Iowa Ag Week by supporting local farmers, volunteering, or organizing community events.

The takeaway

This annual celebration underscores agriculture's central role in Iowa's identity, economy, and communities, highlighting the state's deep ties to the farming industry as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.