You make a difference when you gift local. We've collected dozens of gift ideas from Minnesota Grown producers and arranged them by category to help you find a gift for everyone on your list! By choosing these gifts, you're not only finding unique … [Read more...] about 2024 Gift Guide
As November is Military Family Appreciation Month, we're featuring JonDor Herefords, a family-run farm in Rushford Village, MN, owned by Army Veteran Jonathan and his wife Dorothy. After serving in Vietnam from 1968-70 and earning a Bronze Star, … [Read more...] about Honoring Veteran Farmers: JonDor Herefords
The holidays are a fun time to step-up your outdoor - and indoor - decorations! Here are some fresh tips for decorating with Minnesota Grown this season! Photo courtesy of Sargent's Gardens. Spruce Top Pots Spruce pots have exploded in … [Read more...] about 5 On-Trend Ideas for Your Holiday Decorations
Meet Pamela and Justin, the husband-and-wife duo behind Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze LLC, a fall adventure farm in Lanesboro, MN. Their farm is packed with fun activities like a pick-your-own pumpkin patch with over 100 varieties, a … [Read more...] about Harvesting Fun: Big Springs Farm
Imagine biting into a crisp, Minnesota Grown apple on New Year's Day or savoring homecooked soup brimming with sweet local squash in the middle of a February freeze - these are the joys of long-term produce storage! As the leaves and temperatures … [Read more...] about Pack Your Pantry with Local Produce – Storage Tips for Stocking Up on Minnesota’s Fall Crops
Taste-testing all the different apple varieties is a very fun activity to do with all members of your family! You can also assume the role of an "apple scientist" and make some interesting observations about the parts of an apple. Minnesota Grown … [Read more...] about Apple Activation: More Fun and Fruity Experiments for Families
