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
As the crisp autumn air settles in, farms offer a wonderful opportunity to connect with Minnesota's rich agricultural landscape. Consider D Round Barn Berries, whose Fall Festival runs through October 27 in 2024. Mayen and David Dufner, with their … [Read more...] about Fall Farm Fun: D Round Barn Berries
Have you ever tasted bread that tells a story? The loaves and pastries at Laune Bread in Minneapolis do just that, all while championing Minnesota Grown ingredients. Chris MacLeod and Tiff Singh, the heart and soul behind Laune Bread, have a profound … [Read more...] about Fired up for local: Laune Bread
Painted Prairie Vineyard, nestled in the southwest corner of the state, transforms Minnesota Grown grapes into exceptional local wines. Krista and Andy Kopperud grow 1 ½ acres of cold climate varieties like Marquette, La Crescent, and Frontenac at … [Read more...] about Wines for the Minnesota Climate: Painted Prairie Vineyard
Local foods can be the perfect tool to engage the curious minds of kids during the summer! Minnesota Grown asked our friends and colleagues at Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom to help develop some activities for our followers to do with their … [Read more...] about Sweet Science: Fun and Fruity Experiments for Young People
