Press, Media & Recognition

Over the Moon Farm has been featured in national, regional, and local media for our work building a values-driven, community-centered food system in rural Iowa. We are available to share our perspective on sustainable agriculture, local food systems, and inclusive farming practices.

Media inquiries are welcome: anna@overthemoonmeat.com

Featured Coverage

The Splendid Table Podcast – “Celebrating 30 Years: Live from Iowa City”

The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters — May 30, 2025

Featured conversation about farm life, sustainability, community, and building a resilient, values-driven farm in Iowa.

USDA Cuts Hit Small Farms as Trump Showers Billions on Big Farms

Iowa Capital Dispatch, Louisiana Illuminator — April 2025

Over the Moon Farm discusses how federal policy decisions impact small farmers and local food systems, highlighting the importance of supporting regional agriculture.

Iowa Farmers Urge USDA to Reinstate Local Food Programs in Open Letter

Corridor Business Journal — 2025

Joined other Iowa farmers advocating for USDA funding critical to sustaining small and mid-scale farms.

Some of Iowa’s Queer Farmers Are Taking a Different Approach to Agriculture

Iowa Public Radio, WBUR Here & Now, NPR, Harvest Public Media — June–July 2022

“Over the Moon Farm is off a gravel road in Coggon, north of Cedar Rapids. Pens for chickens, ducks, and turkeys are woven through yard space… After a rainy morning, the chickens are coming out of the greenhouse and starting to sunbathe in the yard.”

LGBTQ Farmers Often Go Unnoticed. But Their Perspective May Help Reshape Agriculture

Harvest Public Media / KCUR — 2022

Good Meat Breakdown Feature

August 2022 — Deep dive into Over the Moon Farm’s expansion from flowers into diversified livestock production.

“Committed to keeping animals on the land, supporting the local economy, and offering the community access to high-quality, humanely raised meat.”

LGBTQIA+ Voices in Midwestern Agriculture, Part 1 of 3: Over the Moon in Iowa

Audio feature highlighting LGBTQIA+ leaders in agriculture across the Midwest.

“Agriculture is becoming increasingly inclusive thanks to the leadership of people like our guests.”

Why Buy Local Flowers? Four Flower Farmers Explain

Over the Moon Farm explains how buying local flowers supports freshness, quality, and regional farm economies.

“When you buy local, you’re getting a fresher, higher-quality product to enjoy longer.”

“It feels good to be making a connection and making an impact in my hometown.”

Shae Pesek and Anna Hankins Are Bringing Good Food and Flowers to Their Rural Iowa Community

Farm Aid

“People who live in rural areas and smaller towns also deserve this luxury and beauty.”

Choose Iowa: Value-Added Grant Recipient

Recognized as a 2023–2024 Value-Added Grant recipient for expanding on-farm processing, storage, and distribution capacity.

Awards & Recognition

2024 — John Kinsman Beginning Farmer Food Sovereignty Prize
2022 — Brighter Future Fund Award, American Farmland Trust
2022 — Practical Farmers of Iowa Savings Incentives Program
2022 — Food Animal Concerns Trust Financial Training Program
2022 — FruitGuys Community Fund Recipient
2022–2023 — Practical Farmers of Iowa Business Training Program
2022 — University of Iowa Business Consulting Course Partner
2021 — Second Place, Iowa Farm Bureau Grow Your Future Award

Leadership & Service

Practical Farmers of Iowa Livestock Steering Committee Members
Practical Farmers of Iowa Welcoming Committee Members
Manchester Chamber of Commerce Members
Practical Farmers of Iowa Board of Directors (2023–Present)

On-Farm Research

2021 — Snapdragon Variety Trial with Practical Farmers of Iowa

Media Contact

For press inquiries, interviews, or speaking requests, please contact: anna@overthemoonmeat.com

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