Speakers

Beth Romer

Choose Iowa Program Director, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Beth Romer is the program director for Choose Iowa, the state’s signature branding and marketing program for Iowa-grown, Iowa-raised and Iowa-made food, beverages and agricultural products. The Choose Iowa program was initiated by Secretary Naig and is administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

The Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program began as a pilot authorized during the 2024 legislative session and aims to connect Iowa food banks with Choose Iowa members to help alleviate food insecurity within our communities.