Iowa is more than a place to do business, it's the best place to start up and grow your food, agriculture and bioscience business.
Iowa’s robust ecosystem provides resources to support business growth and development no matter if you're a startup or established industry leader. See some of the specific business resources available in the state.
State-of-the-art innovation is happening now in a diverse range of agricultural industries across America’s Cultivation Corridor. All sectors of Iowa agriculture are focused on increasing production in a sustainable way to meet the demands of a growing world population while protecting the natural resources for the next generation.
We are led by major players in food and ag industries, representing leading companies, education, commodity groups, energy and economic development organizations. Meet our board.
Iowa is home to the most productive and innovative livestock producers in the world. Supported by a strong base of researchers and industry professionals, they constantly apply new technology and information to improve how they care for their animals and the environment.
Some of the most groundbreaking innovations in crop genetics, plant science and soil science come from Iowa. Cutting-edge research happens here every day, whether it’s at legacy global companies based here, startups or university labs across the state.
Iowa is the nation’s renewable fuels leader. But that’s just one example of the hundreds of new uses researchers and innovators have found for the abundance of corn, soybeans and other commodities grown here. The result? Benefits for producers, consumers and the environment.
It makes sense the top state for producing so many important commodities would also be known for its food production. The combination of ready ingredients, food science expertise and a hunger for innovation are the perfect recipe for industry leadership in the state.
For more than a century, the world’s most exciting ag technologies have been pioneered and built in Iowa. Today, global leaders and startups alike are developing equipment and robotics, automation and predictive analytics to power those technologies.
America’s Cultivation Corridor is full of stories about the kind of innovation and success that seem to uniquely happen here. These business leaders, companies and programs are leading the future of food, agriculture and biosciences. Read on to be inspired to start or share your own Iowa story.
We finish first. A lot. We lead the nation in egg, pork and corn production and energy generated from renewable sources.
Iowa is the third best state in the country for Opportunity, thanks in part to below-average housing costs. We’re also the best state in the Midwest for affordable living.
Iowa offers more apprenticeship programs than any other state and set a record in 2021 with our more than 9,000 active apprentices.