The best farms
- 1DairyBrink FarmRaw milk & eggs · Ames5 (35 reviews)DairyBrink Farm is a small dairy at 2388 170th St in Ames, Iowa, producing raw A2/A2 milk that is unpasteurised and bottled on the farm. The herd is a handful of named Jersey, Holstein and Guernsey crosses, Coffee, Latte, Espresso, Americano, Frappe and Mocha among them, each A2/A2 tested, fed an organic diet and out grazing in the sun for most of their time.
The storefront on the farm sells the raw milk alongside small batch cheese, yogurt, kefir, cream and skim milk made from it, plus chicken and duck eggs, milk soap and beeswax candles. It opens Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm, with glass jars swapped on an exchange basis and a 25% discount for prepaid monthly milk orders. A milk drop runs to Webster City every other Saturday morning, and payment is by Venmo, card, cash or check.
- 2ABC Acres Gifts and ProduceRaw milk, meat & eggs · Cedar Rapids4.8 (34 reviews)ABC Acres Gifts and Produce is a small farm business in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, selling fresh, locally grown produce alongside a range of gift items. The emphasis is on simple, seasonal food raised close to home.
Shopping happens at the farm at weekends and on a couple of weekday afternoons, and there is an online store for orders and local delivery. Ring ahead if you are making a special trip, and keep an eye on the online store for what is in season.
- 3Eden Ridge AcresRaw milk, meat & eggs · Prole5 (16 reviews)Eden Ridge Acres is a family farm in Prole that has been feeding tables across Central Iowa since 2017. The produce is organically grown though not certified, starting from heirloom and non GMO seeds only, and the land is managed regeneratively with diverse grazing and cover crops. Pigs and poultry live on pasture and in the woods on a soy free, non GMO diet of sprouted grains, the dairy cows are exclusively grass fed, and no animal is given hormones or antibiotics.
The farm sells chemical free produce, farm teas and jams, raw honey, woodland heritage pork, pastured poultry, chicken and duck eggs and natural home goods, with raw milk available through shares. You can shop online, join a farm membership or a weekly farm box share, or come out for a farm visit or picnic.
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Bluff Creek FarmRaw milk & eggs · Spragueville4.7 (15 reviews)Bluff Creek Farm is a small farm in Spragueville, Iowa producing farm fresh raw milk from its own Jersey cows, sold with all the cream. The family started the farm after health concerns pushed them to change what they were eating: they wanted to know exactly what their animals consumed, and years of drinking their own raw milk and eating their own eggs, chickens and produce inspired them to share it. Everything is raised free range and all natural, with no growth hormones and a commitment to the well being of the animals.
Visitors will see the Jersey cows grazing in the pasture, and the farm shop sells A2 raw Jersey milk by the half gallon jar, raw cream, chicken and quail eggs, whole fryer chickens raised without antibiotics, honey, veggies, herbs and homemade soaps. Local pickup is at the farm during shop hours, with a monthly calendar posted and everything first come, first served. - 5
Lucky Star FarmRaw milk & eggs · Iowa City5 (11 reviews)Lucky Star Farm sits on 20 acres between Iowa City and Kalona, owned and run by Susan and Rich Young. The farm is home to ducks, goats, sheep, llamas and the resident farm dogs and cats, and the Youngs share it with the community through local food, educational tours, goat yoga and farm stay lodging.
The farm sells raw goats' milk and pasture raised eggs, and you can enquire about delivery. Visits are by appointment only, so phone or email Susan to arrange a time before heading out. - 6
Tenley FarmsRaw milk, meat & eggs · Mechanicsville5 (10 reviews)Tenley Farms is a direct to consumer family farm in Mechanicsville, Iowa, established in 2022 on an old dairy farm. It grew from a small group of beef cows, some hogs and a herd of Jersey cows started back in high school, and the mission is simply to feed families in Iowa from their own operation.
Orders are placed and prepaid through the online shop, then handed over at pickup points along the farm's milk route, with fresh milk from the Jersey herd ordered through its own page. The range takes in beef, pork, chicken, eggs, yoghurt and homemade goods like elderberry syrup and tallow body butter. They are not set up to ship, so choose a pickup spot and they will meet you there. - 7
Palmer's Farm ShoppeRaw milk & meat · Waterloo5 (8 reviews)Palmer's Farm Shoppe is a small family farm on Independence Avenue in Waterloo, Iowa, specialising in raw A2/A2 dairy from its Jersey herd. The cows have grass or hay in front of them around the clock, with a small treat of non GMO, locally grown and milled dairy feed at milking time, and all feed is produced or sourced from known growers so it is free of glyphosate.
The milk is forage based and hormone free and sold directly from the farm. There are no fixed hours, so text the Palmers first to arrange a time (they say text is best), or email with questions before you make the trip. - 8
Simply Living HomesteadRaw milk & eggs · Dallas Center5 (6 reviews)Simply Living Homestead is a small family farm in Dallas Center, Iowa, on the west side of Des Moines, run by Amanda Carlin and her family. They milk just five cows, follow Iowa's raw milk laws with regular testing, and bottle everything in clean glass jars they provide themselves.
Raw whole milk is sold by the gallon and half gallon straight from the farm, alongside eggs, yoghurt, cream and butter. Pickup is at the farm and becomes self service after your first visit. Spaces are limited, so join the waitlist through the website when subscriptions are full. - 9
Cottonwood Hill FarmsRaw milk, meat & eggs · McClelland5 (4 reviews)Cottonwood Hill Farms is a family farm in McClelland, Iowa, on land John Springhower's grandparents bought in 1955. John and Gina farm it today with their two children, practising regenerative agriculture and rotational grazing to build healthy soil. The dairy cows are 100% grass fed, wintered on the farm's own alfalfa, grass and clover hay, and the farm never uses synthetic fertilisers, chemicals, vaccines, hormones or preventative antibiotics. The whole operation is GMO and soy free.
Raw milk is the headline, sold by the half gallon through the farm's private ministerial association; membership is required to buy anything, and applications are available on site. The on farm market also stocks the farm's 100% grass fed beef, corn and soy free chicken and pork raised on pasture, free range eggs, plus local sourdough, raw honey and natural soaps. Visitors are welcome to come and inspect the animals, the practices and the feed, by arrangement. - 10
Flat Rock LivingRaw milk, meat & eggs · West Bend5 (3 reviews)Flat Rock Living is a farm in West Bend, Iowa, working along organic and regenerative lines with soil health and biodiversity at the centre of how it farms. Cattle, goats, chickens and hogs are all raised out on pasture as part of a thriving farm ecosystem.
The farm offers dairy, pork, beef and eggs, along with skincare products made with its own lard and tallow, sold directly to local customers.
Ames · Raw milk, eggs5.0 · 35 reviewsDairyBrink Farm is a small dairy at 2388 170th St in Ames, Iowa, producing raw A2/A2 milk that is unpasteurised and bottled on the farm. The herd is a handful of named Jersey, Holstein and Guernsey crosses, Coffee, Latte, Espresso, Americano, Frappe and Mocha among them, each A2/A2 tested, fed an organic diet and out grazing in the sun for most of their time. The storefront on the farm sells the raw milk alongside small batch cheese, yogurt, kefir, cream and skim milk made from it, plus chicken and duck eggs, milk soap and beeswax candles. It opens Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm, with glass jars swapped on an exchange basis and a 25% discount for prepaid monthly milk orders. A milk drop runs to Webster City every other Saturday morning, and payment is by Venmo, card, cash or check.
Cedar Rapids · Raw milk, butcher4.8 · 34 reviewsABC Acres Gifts and Produce is a small farm business in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, selling fresh, locally grown produce alongside a range of gift items. The emphasis is on simple, seasonal food raised close to home. Shopping happens at the farm at weekends and on a couple of weekday afternoons, and there is an online store for orders and local delivery. Ring ahead if you are making a special trip, and keep an eye on the online store for what is in season.
Prole · Raw milk, butcher5.0 · 16 reviewsEden Ridge Acres is a family farm in Prole that has been feeding tables across Central Iowa since 2017. The produce is organically grown though not certified, starting from heirloom and non GMO seeds only, and the land is managed regeneratively with diverse grazing and cover crops. Pigs and poultry live on pasture and in the woods on a soy free, non GMO diet of sprouted grains, the dairy cows are exclusively grass fed, and no animal is given hormones or antibiotics. The farm sells chemical free produce, farm teas and jams, raw honey, woodland heritage pork, pastured poultry, chicken and duck eggs and natural home goods, with raw milk available through shares. You can shop online, join a farm membership or a weekly farm box share, or come out for a farm visit or picnic.
Spragueville · Raw milk, eggs4.7 · 15 reviewsBluff Creek Farm is a small farm in Spragueville, Iowa producing farm fresh raw milk from its own Jersey cows, sold with all the cream. The family started the farm after health concerns pushed them to change what they were eating: they wanted to know exactly what their animals consumed, and years of drinking their own raw milk and eating their own eggs, chickens and produce inspired them to share it. Everything is raised free range and all natural, with no growth hormones and a commitment to the well being of the animals. Visitors will see the Jersey cows grazing in the pasture, and the farm shop sells A2 raw Jersey milk by the half gallon jar, raw cream, chicken and quail eggs, whole fryer chickens raised without antibiotics, honey, veggies, herbs and homemade soaps. Local pickup is at the farm during shop hours, with a monthly calendar posted and everything first come, first served.
Iowa City · Raw milk, eggs5.0 · 11 reviewsLucky Star Farm sits on 20 acres between Iowa City and Kalona, owned and run by Susan and Rich Young. The farm is home to ducks, goats, sheep, llamas and the resident farm dogs and cats, and the Youngs share it with the community through local food, educational tours, goat yoga and farm stay lodging. The farm sells raw goats' milk and pasture raised eggs, and you can enquire about delivery. Visits are by appointment only, so phone or email Susan to arrange a time before heading out.
Mechanicsville · Raw milk, butcher5.0 · 10 reviewsTenley Farms is a direct to consumer family farm in Mechanicsville, Iowa, established in 2022 on an old dairy farm. It grew from a small group of beef cows, some hogs and a herd of Jersey cows started back in high school, and the mission is simply to feed families in Iowa from their own operation. Orders are placed and prepaid through the online shop, then handed over at pickup points along the farm's milk route, with fresh milk from the Jersey herd ordered through its own page. The range takes in beef, pork, chicken, eggs, yoghurt and homemade goods like elderberry syrup and tallow body butter. They are not set up to ship, so choose a pickup spot and they will meet you there.
Waterloo · Raw milk, butcher5.0 · 8 reviewsPalmer's Farm Shoppe is a small family farm on Independence Avenue in Waterloo, Iowa, specialising in raw A2/A2 dairy from its Jersey herd. The cows have grass or hay in front of them around the clock, with a small treat of non GMO, locally grown and milled dairy feed at milking time, and all feed is produced or sourced from known growers so it is free of glyphosate. The milk is forage based and hormone free and sold directly from the farm. There are no fixed hours, so text the Palmers first to arrange a time (they say text is best), or email with questions before you make the trip.
Dallas Center · Raw milk, eggs5.0 · 6 reviewsSimply Living Homestead is a small family farm in Dallas Center, Iowa, on the west side of Des Moines, run by Amanda Carlin and her family. They milk just five cows, follow Iowa's raw milk laws with regular testing, and bottle everything in clean glass jars they provide themselves. Raw whole milk is sold by the gallon and half gallon straight from the farm, alongside eggs, yoghurt, cream and butter. Pickup is at the farm and becomes self service after your first visit. Spaces are limited, so join the waitlist through the website when subscriptions are full.
McClelland · Raw milk, butcher5.0 · 4 reviewsCottonwood Hill Farms is a family farm in McClelland, Iowa, on land John Springhower's grandparents bought in 1955. John and Gina farm it today with their two children, practising regenerative agriculture and rotational grazing to build healthy soil. The dairy cows are 100% grass fed, wintered on the farm's own alfalfa, grass and clover hay, and the farm never uses synthetic fertilisers, chemicals, vaccines, hormones or preventative antibiotics. The whole operation is GMO and soy free. Raw milk is the headline, sold by the half gallon through the farm's private ministerial association; membership is required to buy anything, and applications are available on site. The on farm market also stocks the farm's 100% grass fed beef, corn and soy free chicken and pork raised on pasture, free range eggs, plus local sourdough, raw honey and natural soaps. Visitors are welcome to come and inspect the animals, the practices and the feed, by arrangement.
West Bend · Raw milk, butcher5.0 · 3 reviewsFlat Rock Living is a farm in West Bend, Iowa, working along organic and regenerative lines with soil health and biodiversity at the centre of how it farms. Cattle, goats, chickens and hogs are all raised out on pasture as part of a thriving farm ecosystem. The farm offers dairy, pork, beef and eggs, along with skincare products made with its own lard and tallow, sold directly to local customers.
About farms in Iowa
Organised lists 17 farms in Iowa. Many do more than one thing, so among them are 15 raw milk farms, 14 egg farms and 14 farm shops. 10 deliver to your door.
What visitors say
Great place for raw milk, eggs, cheese and beef. Great prices too.
Rob Campos · 13 November 2026
Great quality meats, fresh milk and homemade yogurt, ice cream, cheese and butter, homemade jams and spices, dog treats and toys, fresh chicken and duck eggs, fresh produce and so much more. Not to mention Abby is amazing!
Stevi Grother · 15 October 2026
A Gorgeous farm! Amazing Produce and Friendly Farmers!
LH. Reviews · 18 September 2026
The sweetest family and the most delicious milk! I’m so thankful for the care and effort they put into providing the healthiest milk for our community.
Bristi Frahm · 4 April 2026
Amazing experience!! Susan and Rich are lovely, knowledgeable, kind people who are truly invested to sharing their love for farming!
Samantha Pies · 25 September 2023
Great milk and grwat prices.
Rae Russell · 16 April 2026
Good to know
- Which farm in Iowa is rated highest?
- DairyBrink Farm carries the highest rating in Iowa: 5 stars from 35 reviews. DairyBrink Farm
- Which farm in Iowa do people visit most?
- DairyBrink Farm is the most reviewed farm in Iowa, with 35 reviews averaging 5 stars. DairyBrink Farm
- Where can I buy raw milk in Iowa?
- 15 farms sell raw milk in Iowa, including DairyBrink Farm, ABC Acres Gifts and Produce, Eden Ridge Acres. Raw milk farms in Iowa
- How many farm shops are there in Iowa?
- Organised lists 14 farm shops in Iowa, including DairyBrink Farm, ABC Acres Gifts and Produce, Eden Ridge Acres. Each listing carries photos, opening details and reviews. Farm shops in Iowa
- How many butchers are there in Iowa?
- Organised lists 10 butchers in Iowa, including ABC Acres Gifts and Produce, Eden Ridge Acres, Tenley Farms. Butchers in Iowa
- How many egg farms are there in Iowa?
- Organised lists 14 egg farms in Iowa, including DairyBrink Farm, ABC Acres Gifts and Produce, Eden Ridge Acres. Egg farms in Iowa
- Do farms in Iowa deliver?
- 10 of the 17 farms listed in Iowa deliver locally or nationwide, including ABC Acres Gifts and Produce, Eden Ridge Acres, Lucky Star Farm. Delivery details sit on each farm's page. ABC Acres Gifts and Produce
- Can I visit farms in Iowa in person?
- 17 of the 17 farms listed in Iowa welcome visitors in person. Opening hours and directions sit on each farm's page. DairyBrink Farm
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