Central Iowa’s Premier Aquaponic Produce Farm
& Organic Grain Mill

Early Morning Harvest

Early Morning Harvest cultivates grains, produce, honey, and eggs on our family farm near Panora, Iowa (just outside the Des Moines metro). We stone-grind our certified organic grains into flours, meals, and cereals. Our year-round produce grows in aquaponic, hydroponic, and seasonal greenhouses and gardens. Caring for our land and animals is our top priority, and we take pride in never using synthetic chemicals on our farm. Providing fresh, healthy food for our community is our mission.

Organic and local grown wheat plants and other grains

What We Harvest

Organic and local grown vegetables, fruit and grains
Local and organic clover and buckwheat honey
Organic eggs from pasture-raised chickens

Testimonials

  • Healthy, tasty food from Early Morning Harvest has nourished my family for many years. I use their organic General Purpose, Bread and Pastry flours exclusively. I also purchase my honey, eggs, herbs, vegetables, and with their recent expansion, sourdough bread and dairy products. My long distance relatives enjoy Mamie’s Cornmeal mix or EMH will share the recipe and you can make it with their locally milled cornmeal. Early Morning Harvest is a treasure owned and operated by wonderful people.

    Kathy Miller, Panora, IA

  • Our family LOVES Early Morning Harvest! We are so lucky to have the Hafners and their crew in our community. They do an outstanding job of producing quality organically farmed products and partnering with other Iowa companies that have amazing products as well. Their staff is super friendly and we seem to learn something about this way of farming every time we go out to their store. The variety of products available continues to expand and there are always new items to try. Thanks to everyone at EMH!!

    Laura Kemble

  • Thank you and a shout out to Early Morning Harvest. What an asset in the Panora community. This business has really grown and is continuously developing great relationships with many other Iowan-owned businesses. Their business model brings to us a wide variety of food items made somewhere in the state directly to us. I love to visit the store but I know many people also appreciate that EMH delivers to spots in Panora. If you haven't stopped by, I strongly encourage you to take the time!

    Shanell Wagler

Our Promise

Garden books among leafy plants in greenhouse

Growth

Food isn’t the only thing we grow. We grow our minds and bodies and those of our community too.

Hands holding organic grain

Sustainable

We go beyond organic so the food we grow is fresh and healthy.

Organic wheat field

Traceable

We can trace the flour you purchased to the exact field where it was grown.

Farmer Jeff Hafner leads tour of aquaponics and hydroponics greenhouse

Community

We teach our community, and they, in return, teach us. We’re always learning.