Iowa ranks second in the U.S. for both agricultural production as well as exports. With some of the richest farm land in the country, this Midwest state is known for its rolling hills of corn and soybeans, with hog and cattle production coming in right behind.

Farms are generally large and Iowa farms are spread over 30 million acres. There are roughly 85,000 farms in the state.

Try one of these Iowa farm stays for a true peek into farming life.