Story County, Iowa: Farm & Ranch Directory
25 farm and ranch listings in Story County, Iowa, grouped by category below.
Events in Story County
- Story County Youth Fair
Nevada fair at the Story County Fairgrounds; the 2025 edition drew 642 exhibitors and 2,923 entries from 4-H and FFA youth. Scheduled for July 21-25, 2027.
90 I Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 Official event details - Iowa Farmers Union Annual Convention
Iowa Farmers Union members hold their annual convention at the Quality Inn and Suites on East 13th Street in Ames. Held each year; the most recent dates were December 5-6, 2025.
- Iowa FFA State Convention (Leadership Conference)
The 98th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference, the state FFA convention, filled Hilton Coliseum in Ames. Held each year; the most recent dates were April 19-21, 2026.
- Iowa 4-H Youth Conference
The Iowa 4-H Youth Conference is planned by the Iowa 4-H State Council and held on the Iowa State University campus. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 23-25, 2026.
- Iowa State Horticulture Research Station Field Day
The Iowa State Horticulture Research Station in Ames opens for a field day from 11 am to 4 pm. Held each year; the most recent date was September 26, 2026.
Ames, IA Official event details
Farms & Ranches in Story County
- Center Grove Orchard
Center Grove Orchard on 610th Avenue at Cambridge in Story County grows apples and other tree fruit for visitors.
32835 610th Ave, Cambridge, IA 50046 | 515-383-4354 - The Berry Patch
The Berry Patch near Nevada in Story County has been a berry-picking stop on 280th Street.
62785 280 Street, Nevada, IA 50201 | 877-382-5138
Agribusiness in Story County
- Van Wall Equipment Story City
The Story City branch of Van Wall Equipment serves Story County with John Deere equipment.
Story City, IA Website
Media & Press in Story County
- Ames Tribune
The Ames Tribune is the daily newspaper published in Ames, Story County.
Ames, IA
Organizations in Story County
- American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Iowa Chapter
Iowa chapter of the professional society for farm managers and rural land appraisers, with its address in Ames. Serves members who manage and value Iowa farmland.
Ames, IA - Iowa 4-H Foundation
Ames-based foundation that raises money for Iowa 4-H programs and recognizes volunteers through the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame.
Ames, IA - Iowa Agriculture Awareness Coalition
Coalition that promotes public awareness of Iowa agriculture, run in care of the Iowa Beef Industry Council in Ames.
Ames, IA - Iowa Beef Cattle Producers Association
Producer group tied to the Iowa Cattlemen's Association, sharing its Ames office for beef cattle members.
Ames, IA - Iowa Beef Industry Council
Iowa beef checkoff organization in Ames that promotes beef and educates consumers and producers about the beef industry.
Ames, IA - Iowa Cattlemen's Association
Statewide beef cattle group supporting 97 local county cattlemen's organizations; members log in through its member portal.
Ames, IA | 515-296-2266 - Iowa Cattlewomen Association
Women's cattle association affiliated with the Iowa Cattlemen's Association and sharing its Ames address.
Ames, IA - Iowa Crop Improvement Association
Seed certification organization housed at the agronomy department at Iowa State University in Ames.
Ames, IA - Iowa Farm Business Association
Farm business record-keeping and tax service association with an Ames address for Iowa farm families.
Ames, IA - Iowa Farmers Union
Grassroots organization of family farmers and ranchers founded in 1915 that works on education, policy and cooperation to protect independent family farms.
Ames, IA Website - Iowa Horse Council
Council representing Iowa horse owners and the equine industry, housed at Iowa State University in Ames.
Ames, IA - Iowa Institute for Cooperatives
Institute that supports Iowa farmer-owned cooperatives through education and advocacy, located in Ames.
Ames, IA - Iowa Turkey Federation
Federation of Iowa turkey growers and processors, using an Ames post office box.
Ames, IA
Ag Education in Story County
- Iowa FFA Association
Iowa FFA counted about 20,800 student members, with new chapters starting at Storm Lake, Bishop Garrigan and Mount Vernon high schools; state officers staff the Iowa State Fair.
Ames, IA Website - Iowa Learning Farms
Iowa Learning Farms, based at Sukup Hall on the Iowa State campus in Ames, partners with farmers in Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, O'Brien, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas and Sioux counties.
Ames, IA | 515-294-5429 Website - Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms
Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences operates research and demonstration farms, including the Southeast, Northeast, McNay and Horticulture sites, that host public field days each year.
Ames, IA Website
Helpful Guides for Story County
- Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
How ISU Extension and Outreach works in Iowa: county offices in all 99 counties, elected county extension councils, funding, history since 1906, local farm and gardening programs, and 4-H youth and livestock rules.
- Iowa County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
A practical guide to Iowa county fairs and the Iowa State Fair for youth exhibitors: 2026 fair dates, who can show, ownership and tagging dates, State Fair entry deadlines, beef weights, health and drug rules, and the sale.