You know you’re doing something right when students are excited about the cucumbers on their lunch tray. The Organization Sprout is a nonprofit food hub located in the Brainard Lakes area focused on strengthening the local food system in central … [Read more...] about Dig in to Farm to School with Sprout Marketplace
Guest Author: Kirstin van den Berg, Sawtooth Mountain Maple Syrup, Lutsen, Minnesota Photo credit to Greg Nichols The days are getting shorter and there’s a nip in the air. With frost warnings around the corner it won’t be long until the Fall … [Read more...] about Fall in Love with Minnesota Maple Syrup
Applecrest Orchards in Hugo, Minnesota just got its very own makeover! New owners Chris and Shelli Ellis are making themselves right at home since they purchased the orchard last November. They have 10.5 acres in total with 6 acres devoted to 1200 … [Read more...] about Meet a Farmer- Chris and Shelli Ellis of Applecrest Orchard
Enjoy this summertime favorite all year long with this freezer corn recipe from Home & Harvest. Ingredients: 16 cups of raw corn cut from the cob 1 quart cold water 1/2 c. sugar 4 teaspoons of salt (use regular table salt, not canning … [Read more...] about Homeier Family Freezer Corn Recipe
National Farmers Market Week is a great opportunity to show the nation how much value markets bring to their communities. With fun events, specials, contests and activities, the week helps to boost markets – while at the same time being loads of … [Read more...] about National Farmers’ Market Week August 2-8
2020 Minnesota Retailer of the Year Recipients Announced Each year, Minnesota Grown partners with the Minnesota Grocers Association to help connect you with our farmers at grocery stores throughout the state. Promotions run from August through … [Read more...] about Minnesota Grocers Recognized for Promoting Locally Grown Products and Farms
