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):