List of Egg Farms in Iowa – Egg Suppliers and Farmers Near You

Looking for egg farms in Iowa?

Iowa ranks number one as the state that produces the most eggs in the U.S., so there’s no shortage of egg farms in the state.

From huge egg farming operations and networks of farms to small local farms more commonly seen at farmer’s markets - I’ve put together a list of some of the best egg farms in Iowa.

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Egg Farms in Iowa

Egg Farm	Location	Phone	Website
Versova Farms	Sioux Center, IA	NA	versova.com
Centrum Valley Farms	Galt, IA	NA	centrumvalleyfarms.com
Farmer's Hen House	Kalona, IA	319-683-2206	farmershenhouse.com
Cedar Ridge Farm	Elgin, IA	563-423-5153	NA
Rose Acre Farms Inc	Guthrie Center, IA	641-747-3748	NA
Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm	Corwith, IA	515-583-2600	NA
Nutmeg Ave Egg Farm	Kalona, IA	319-656-3250	NA
Stuart Egg Farm	Stuart, IA	515-523-7002	NA
Winterset Egg Farm	Winterset, IA	515-462-4992	NA

Versova Farms

Address - Sioux Center, IA

Phone - NA

Contact - NA

Website - https://www.versova.com/

Formed in 2016, Versova Farms is a holding company for a group of farms that includes Centrum Valley Farms, Iowa Cage-Free and Center Fresh Farms in Iowa, as well as Trillium Farms in Ohio.

Centrum Valley Farms

Address - Galt, IA 50101

Phone - NA

Contact - NA

Website - http://www.centrumvalleyfarms.com/

Centrum Valley Farms encompasses a group of farms. They follow comprehensive agreements overseen by the FDA and say they ensure they have “the highest standards applied to any egg farm.”

Farmer's Hen House

Address - Kalona, IA 52247

Phone - 319-683-2206

Contact - NA

Website - https://www.farmershenhouse.com/

Farmer’s Hen House is an organic producing egg farm. What started as 3 farms has now become more than 50 farms and a huge egg-producing operation.

Cedar Ridge Farm

Address - Elgin, IA 52141

Phone - 563-423-5153

Contact - NA

Website - NA

Rose Acre Farms Inc

Address - Guthrie Center, IA 50115

Phone - 641-747-3748

Contact - NA

Website - NA

Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm

Address - Corwith, IA 50430

Phone - 515-583-2600

Contact - NA

Website - NA

Nutmeg Ave Egg Farm

Address - Kalona, IA 52247

Phone - 319-656-3250

Contact - NA

Website - NA

Stuart Egg Farm

Address - Stuart, IA 50250

Phone - 515-523-7002

Contact - NA

Website - NA

Winterset Egg Farm

Address - Winterset, IA 50273

Phone - 515-462-4992

Contact - NA

Website - NA

Additional Resources

If you want to learn more about the egg farming business in Iowa, and the poultry business, in general, I recommend checking out the Iowa Poultry Association’s (IPA) website.

The IPA provides information and resources on issues that impact egg farmers in Iowa. They offer memberships with additional perks and support businesses across the state.

As a member, you’ll also be listed in their directory. This is a great way to get exposure for your business if you’re looking to network and make more contacts.

With an estimated 59 million laying hens and somewhere in the region of 16 billion eggs being laid every year, Iowa is the leading state for egg production.

What Makes a Good Egg Farm?

The quality and taste of an egg does not depend on the breed of chicken, it depends on the environment and living conditions of the hen that laid it.

There is a saying in the egg industry, “the happier the hen, the healthier they are, the healthier they are, the better their eggs.”

It makes perfect sense. But what exactly makes a hen happy and healthy?

The basic needs of healthy hens are; good quality nutrition, excellent living conditions, and plenty of space to roam.

Ideally, hens should be able to roam free-range as much as they like. When choosing an egg farm to buy from, this is the first thing I’d check.

In addition to having plenty of space, their living conditions should be excellent. This means, safe from predators, not cramped, warm and clean, etc.

The taste of an egg is related to what a hen eats, which shouldn’t come as a surprise.

You can’t always check what commercial food hens are being given, but knowing they’re able to roam free-range and graze on bugs and plants is a huge plus.

If you’re after high-quality eggs, you should always visit an egg farm in person.

Most farms welcome this, and it’s a great way to see for yourself how they’re running their business and caring for their hens.

Selling Chicken Eggs in Iowa

If you want to sell chicken eggs in Iowa, there are some rules and regulations you need to adhere to and be aware of.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s mission is to, “Provide safeguards for egg producers and consumers that will promote honest, equitable and sustainable egg supply through education and working together.”

You’ll find out everything you need to know about selling backyard chicken eggs to running a full-scale egg farm on their site.

In particular, you need to read the Iowa Egg Handlers Rules. Depending on the size of your flock, you’ll need to register with the relevant governing body.

Licenses also vary depending on where or who you intend to sell your eggs to, so you need to read these documents very closely.