The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is conducting a statewide survey to collect new data on the diversity, growth and economic impact of horticultural food crop production in the state for the first time since 2015, the agency said in a news release. The survey has been sent to around 3,500 producers of commercial horticultural food crops in Iowa, covering fruits, nuts, vegetables, berries, herbs, honey, maple syrup and mushrooms. This survey is the result of a collaborative effort involving the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Practical Farmers of Iowa, the Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association and the Iowa Farmers Market Association. The deadline for participating in this confidential survey is April 30, 2024.