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May Pick of the Month newsletter has been released

Pairing meats with Minnesota Wines We asked Scott Ellenbecker of Round Lake Vineyards & Winery to offer some insight on pairing entrees with Minnesota made wines. “Everything in wine is balance,” he explained. “Think about flavor ad balance. No … [Read more...] about May Pick of the Month newsletter has been released

Minnesota Grown announces Retailer of the Year winners

 ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Minnesota Grown program announced the winners of its annual Retailer of the Year contest today in conjunction with the Minnesota Grocers Association. Assistant Commissioner Andrea Vaubel … [Read more...] about Minnesota Grown announces Retailer of the Year winners

The Minnesota Grown Directory has arrived!

The 2017 Minnesota Grown Directory has arrived. The newest version boasts 1,031 member listings of local food and products from Minnesota producers. These listings include apple orchards, farmers markets, honey producers, berry patches, wineries, … [Read more...] about The Minnesota Grown Directory has arrived!

Now accepting pre-orders for the 2017 Minnesota Grown Directory

Minnesota Grown is now accepting pre-orders for the 2017 Minnesota Grown Directory. The newest version boasts 1,031 member listings of local food and products from Minnesota producers. These listings include apple orchards, farmers markets, honey … [Read more...] about Now accepting pre-orders for the 2017 Minnesota Grown Directory

Minnesota Grown February Pick of the Month Newsletter

Buy Local Meat for the Home Freezer Tired of getting home after a long day and not knowing what to make for dinner? Having a freezer full of locally grown meat can help solve your dilemma! We explored the option of buying meat from local … [Read more...] about Minnesota Grown February Pick of the Month Newsletter

Christmas tree farms anticipate healthy trees, busy crowds

Most farms and tree lots will open by Thanksgiving weekend ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Christmas tree growers are gearing up for a season of high-quality Christmas trees, thanks to favorable conditions during the 2016 growing season. Many tree … [Read more...] about Christmas tree farms anticipate healthy trees, busy crowds