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
Located just north of the Twin Cities in Forest Lake, The Berry Patch is one of the oldest berry growing operations in the metro area. Beginning his 43rd season on the farm, Kevin worked his way through the ranks and is now the majority owner of the … [Read more...] about Meet a Farmer: Kevin Edberg of The Berry Patch
With the help of three generations, the Walker family operates a 200-acre farm outside of Princeton, MN. Using regenerative practices, the farm offers a wide array of animal products to local customers. Read on to hear about the farm’s land … [Read more...] about Meet a Farmer– Anneliese and George Walker of Walker Farms
As farmers markets begin opening across Minnesota, farmers and market managers are working harder than ever to create access to local foods. Markets have taken several creative and drastic measures this season in the wake of the pandemic because … [Read more...] about Farmers Markets during COVID-19
While the news takes up a lot of our attention these days, it’s great when a positive story appears. KSTP 5 Eyewitness News in the Twin Cities recently featured Minnesota Grown members Graise Farm, based in Faribault. Check out the story about how … [Read more...] about Minnesota Grown during COVID-19
