Love Is Everywhere (Especially in Corn)

Valentine’s Day might mean flowers, chocolates, and cards but around here, it also means corn. Not just the kind growing in the field. The kind woven quietly into everyday life.

• That box of Valentine’s chocolates? Corn starch helps keep them from sticking.
• That glossy card? Corn-based inks and biodegradable plastics make it possible.
• The makeup tucked inside a gift bag? Many cosmetics use corn-derived ingredients for texture and smooth application.
• Even some gift packaging and heart-shaped decorations are made from corn-based bioplastics that are renewable, plant-based, and proudly grown right here.

From the fuel in the tank to the sweetener in a treat, corn shows up in more ways than most people realize. It powers engines. It feeds livestock. It helps create sustainable materials.

And it connects farms to families every single day.

So this February, while we’re celebrating the people we love, it’s worth remembering something else we appreciate- how agriculture quietly supports the little moments, too. Because love, much like corn, shows up everywhere.

Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Your Farmer Husband or Wife

If you’re shopping for your favorite farmer, here are a few ideas that hit home:

Practical (but thoughtful):

• High-quality insulated work gloves
• A heated vest or jacket for cold mornings
• New seat cushions for the tractor or combine

Personalized & Meaningful:

• Framed aerial photo of your farm
• Custom sign with your farm name + established date
• A handwritten note about why you appreciate the long days they put in
• A “farm date night” coupon book

Fun & Corn-Themed:

• Corn-based bourbon or craft whiskey
• Whiskey Acres, Star Union, Kennay Farms
• Locally sourced beef
• A corn-themed Valentine’s card from Captain Cornelius (to the right)
• A corn plastic modern planter
• Alcohol Markers (made from ethanol)

The truth is that farm love isn’t flashy. It’s steady. It’s dependable. It shows up early and stays late.

Kind of like corn.