Join the Greater Des Moines Partnership for the first-ever Entrepreneur Field Days series hosted across Greater Des Moines (DSM). Drawing on Iowa’s rich agriculture heritage, field days have been taking place since the turn of the 20th century. Now, this event series will expand the lessons learned from farming into all forms of entrepreneurship, spotlighting the brilliant business minds in our communities — both rural and urban, big and small — and all visionary leaders building businesses in DSM.  

All are invited. The Entrepreneur Field Day series will create opportunities for peer-to-peer knowledge and skillsets to create resilient entrepreneurs and continue to build a strong small business and startup community in Central Iowa. Entrepreneurs learn best from entrepreneurs. All are invited to bring a spirit of curiosity, shared respect and a notepad or two to capture ideas and contacts. 

Creating a Sustainable Food Movement
Speakers: Jordan Clasen, owner of Grade A Gardens

Grade A Gardens started with an interest in growing garlic, which led Jordan Clasen to want to grow all kinds of fruits and vegetables. Today, the farmers behind one of Central Iowa’s growing organic farmers include Jordan, Whitney Clasen and Tate Carlson. What began as a gourmet garlic farm, Grade A Gardens now markets through a CSA, the Downtown Farmer’s Market, and at Des Moines’ finest restaurants and specialty grocers. 

Lunch will follow the field day. 

Learn & Discuss:

• Marketing work that matters through garlic and organics fruits and vegetables
• Building beautiful displays that sell
• Cultivating strategic partnerships in food and farming
• Organic farming methods and seed selection