Fruit, Vegetable & Specialty Crop Networking Group

Share. Solve. Strengthen.

The Fruit, Vegetable & Specialty Crop Networking Group (FVGNG) brings together Minnesota farmers who grow food crops to connect with peers, share practical knowledge, and build resilience and profitability across our farms.

This farmer-led group offers a space for collaboration, peer support, and hands-on skill-building—powered by the energy and experience of growers statewide. Through regular meetups, resource sharing, and food grower-driven priorities, we explore practical topics ranging from production systems and markets to farm management, certification, sustainable methods, and community-rooted support.

Together, we adapt to challenges, refine our practices, and grow stronger farm businesses—season after season.

Contact: Caroline Hegstrom, Email

FRUIT VEG Networking Group

Upcoming Events & Programs coming soon.

Join Us!

We are launching in Spring 2026.

Add your name to the list and tell us what matters most, plus be the first to be invited to join!

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What We Do

  • Host regular online and in-person gatherings to share insights, challenges, and solutions
  • Offer programming shaped by farmers—featuring real-world topics and guest speakers
  • Provide structured spaces for peer support and feedback
  • Develop and share practical resources created by and for growers
  • Collaborate with other SFA networking groups when it supports shared goals

Designed With These Farmers in Mind:

  • Grow fruits, vegetables, or specialty crops—at any scale
  • Want to connect with others farming in similar conditions
  • Are looking to strengthen their marketing, production, and planning strategies
  • Value practical knowledge, shared experience, and applied learning
  • Are committed to making farming a viable, long-term livelihood

Real farms. Real talk. You in?

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