250+ Trees in 2026.
Planted by Iowa's Youth.

All youth groups, 4-H and FFA chapters are invited to participate in this statewide tree planting initiative, celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
It's as easy as:

1

Organize an Arbor Day tree planting event with your advisor, here in Iowa, to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

2

Select trees from the list and choose a pickup date that works best for you.

Orders due April 10, 2026

3

Plant your trees alongside other youth in Iowa. Be part of this initiative that honors America's past while shaping our future.

SELECT TREES

A Partnership between

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Green Farmstead Partner Program

Iowa 4-H

Frazier Nursery

Iowa FFA

Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers

Trees Available

Make It Official

Every tree purchased will come with a commemorative plaque to place alongside your tree. This official plaque will serve as the celebration mark of America's 250th anniversary. As we celebrate America here in Iowa, we're honoring our history and shaping our future.

*Plaques are still being designed. This photo is an example only.

About the
Iowa Agriculture Tree Planting Initiative

America250

In 2026, as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, we honor our Founding Fathers and the cornerstones of faith, family and freedom on which our great nation was built. These values, coupled with hard work and resilience, are what drove America - and agriculture - then and will continue to guide us into the future.

Overview

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is serving as vicechair of the Governor's Iowa America 250 Task Force. As part of Iowa’s statewide celebrations, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is proud to partner with the Iowa FFA and Iowa 4-H to launch a youth focused tree-planting initiative, inviting youth to take an active role in conserving the land that has supported generations of farmers.

Our young people are hardworking and ready to make a difference. By planting trees, Iowa youth involved in FFA and 4-H can help honor America’s history and shape our future — strengthening communities and helping keep our rich natural resources healthy and productive.