In the heart of rural Iowa, just outside Panora, Early Morning Harvest stands as a shining example of sustainable farming done right. Our certified-organic operation combines aquaponic greenhouses, stone-milling expertise, and a deep commitment to transparency—from seed to bag. Our farm produces not only fresh, chemical-free produce, eggs, and honey, but also premium organic flours stone-milled on-site from grains grown with care and integrity. Every product reflects a mission to reconnect people with their food while nourishing the local community.

Each November, Early Morning Harvest turns that mission into action through our annual Family Fellowship Flour Drive—a simple yet powerful 1-for-1 matching program that invites customers to bake for a cause. Here’s how it works: for every 4-pound bag of Early Morning Harvest Organic General Purpose Flour purchased during the month of November, the farm donates a matching 4-pound bag to food banks serving families across Iowa. It’s more than a transaction; it’s a celebration of family fellowship—the shared joy of gathering in the kitchen, rolling out dough, and filling homes with the warm aroma of fresh-baked bread during the holiday season.

The results speak for themselves. In its inaugural year, the drive delivered 1,076 bags of flour to the Food Bank of Iowa. For the 2nd Annual Family Fellowship Flour Drive in November 2025, the community response was nothing short of record-breaking: 2,080 bags were collected and donated—more than double the previous year’s total. These bags reached families in need through the Food Bank of Iowa and six Feeding America partner organizations spanning the state.

Every bag makes a tangible difference. Flour is a pantry staple that stretches budgets and brings families together around the table—whether it’s homemade pancakes on a weekday morning or holiday cookies passed down through generations. For many Iowa households facing food insecurity, these donations mean more than ingredients; they mean dignity, comfort, and the chance to create cherished memories. The drive directly supports Midwest food banks that serve thousands of families, seniors, and children each month, ensuring that nutritious, locally milled flour lands where it’s needed most.

Jeff Hafner and the Early Morning Harvest team see the program as an extension of the farm’s core values: sustainability, community, and giving back. “Every dollar spent here helps feed Iowans across the state,” Hafner has emphasized, underscoring how customer purchases create a ripple effect far beyond the barn store.

As the 2025 drive wrapped up with heartfelt thanks to every shopper, sponsor, and partner, one message rang clear: your bag counts. Whether you picked up flour at the farm store, through retailers like Wheatsfield Co-op, Hy-Vee, Fareway, or online, you helped turn everyday baking into extraordinary impact.

Looking ahead, Early Morning Harvest invites the community to join again this fall for the next chapter of the Family Fellowship Flour Drive. In a world that often feels divided, this simple act of buying and giving reminds us what fellowship truly means—neighbors supporting neighbors, families feeding families, and one Iowa farm proving that good food can change lives.

For more information on Early Morning Harvest products or to learn how you can participate in November, call: 641-757-2620 Or email at: info@earlymorningharvest.com. Together, we’re not just milling flour—we’re milling hope.