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From the Executive Director: ‘Agriculture, done well, heals’ at the Heart of Membership
This afternoon I ran an errand to Mankato and was amazed at the bountiful crops ready to be harvested, and the abundant farmers market offerings. This, coupled with glorious fall colors, buoyed my spirits. What really keeps me optimistic is the innovative work being done in local food production and processing by SFA members, and…
Read MoreWatch TC Growers’ “Spotlight” on Naima Dhore
The Twin Cities Metro Growers Network convened online last month for a “Growers Spotlight” on Naima Dhore, a certified organic Somali-American farmer and founder of the Somali American Farmers Association. Learn more about SAFA and about her farming experience, including pursuing an FSA loan to purchase farmland, on the Youtube video. The next virtual meeting will…
Read MoreBolstering Farm-to-Table with Food Safety
Sarah Lindblom and Josh Reinitz join Dirt Rich to talk about how they’ve been growing food for their communities with food safety in mind–through the pandemic, and always. With more of an eye on health this growing season, farmers have been “bringing their food safety A-game” to ensure that they continue to keep their customers…
Read MoreSFA Deep Roots Graduate Making Positive Impact with Native Seed Initiative
By Jason Walker • SFA Communications & Membership Coordinator It didn’t take long for Zachary Paige to become a positive force in Minnesota’s Native American community, helping to devise a project that culminated late last year in a significant grant to create an indigenous seed keeping network. As a recent graduate of SFA’s Deep Roots…
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