Brands We Love
We created this space to shine a light on the businesses that shape our communities. In rural towns, these aren’t just brands—they’re our friends, neighbors, and family members building something from the ground up.
We talk a lot about shopping small, but not enough about supporting small—and support is free. A review. A share. A simple shoutout. This page is our way of leading by example and helping local businesses get the visibility they deserve.
Michelle Mensing Photography
Michelle captures ag products flawlessly. With a master’s in ag studies, small-town roots in Greenfield, Iowa, and experience moonlighting with Real Ag Stock while working at Iowa State, she brings elevated authenticity to every shoot. As a fellow working mom, she just gets it—and booking her is a no-brainer if you want your ag brand to look as real and high-end as it feels in person.
Kirstie Veatch Photography
Kirstie is a brand photographer who’s perfect for service providers and business owners who want to be seen. Also a working mom, her energy is infectious—she has a gift for putting you at ease, drawing out your personality, and capturing you in your element so your brand feels like you.
American Farm Company
An Iowa company with cheeky, farm-inspired products that let you wear your ag pride on your sleeve. Thanks to them, we all get to boast our crazy chicken-lady-ness (and more) in style.
Winner Farms Cattle Co.
Omega has a gift for connection and real-lifeness. As a mom of three young boys, living on a ranch in the Midwest and keeping it real, she invites you into everyday ranch life—plus, she sells Highland cows, which is reason enough to keep an eye on this brand.
Doe A Deer
Doe A Deer is an Iowa company creating joyful, high-quality kitchen goods that elevate the everyday. Their designs make even a Tuesday night dinner or a quick cup of coffee feel a little more special.
Iowa Arboretum
My favorite place for the kids to burn off energy on any nice day. Thoughtfully created and maintained, the Iowa Arboretum in Madrid, Iowa, is a beautiful spot to explore, reset, and reconnect with the outdoors.
Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co.
My go-to source for fruit trees. Based in Missouri, Stark Bro’s has been helping people plant orchards and backyard trees for generations. Their varieties, guidance, and quality make it easy to add long-term, homegrown abundance to any rural property.
Murray McMurray Hatchery
The hatchery where I get my chickens, located in Webster City, Iowa. From heritage breeds to backyard favorites, they make it simple to build a healthy, happy flock. Their resources and care for poultry lovers at every level keep me coming back year after year.
Know a Brand We Should Cheer For?
Have a rural business, maker, or place you think more people should know about? I’m always looking to highlight more brands rooted in authentic, small-town stories. Reach out if you’d like to be featured or want to recommend someone doing great work.
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