Where to buy farm-fresh eggs in Eastern Iowa
Check out eight spots all around Eastern Iowa where you can pick up a dozen (or more!) farm-fresh eggs to enjoy any way you like. You can taste the difference.
Katie Giorgio
Katie Mills Giorgio is a freelance writer, editor, and nonprofit professional living and working in her hometown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She’s written for a wide variety of publications, including WashingtonPost.com, BHG.com, and U.S. News & World Report. 100 Things to Do in Cedar Rapids Before You Die, her first book came out in October 2022. Learn more at katiemillsgiorgio.com
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