We have three learning collaborative groups in the Twin Cities metro area, in partnership with Provider's Choice.
- Affordable access to fresh, local fruits and vegetables from a nearby farmer (see details below for CSA partnerships)
- Free Farm to Child Care training (occurred in March 2015) and resources
- Weekly menus for in-season fruits and vegetables (available mid-June 2015, as soon as MN produce becomes available)
- Club meetings every other month through the growing season to share successes and ideas (details below)
- On-going support from Renewing the Countryside and Providers Choice (by email/phone and bimonthly meetings)
Northwest Region (Champlin, Brooklyn Park)
Lisa Baker of Baker’s Acres
Pick-up location: 7856 Sugarloaf Trail, Brooklyn Park MN, 55444
October 7th celebration: Local Foods Dinner at Birchwood Cafe, 6:30-9pm - 3311 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406
South/Southwest Region (Savage)
Meeting space:
Brookdale Library
6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Anna or Pete of Waxwing Farm
Pick-up location: 6139 West 139th Street, Savage, MN
October 7th celebration: Local Foods Dinner at Birchwood Cafe, 6:30-9pm -3311 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Meeting space:
Savage Library Meeting room
13090 Alabama Ave S, Savage, MN 55378
First meeting: Saturday, April 18, 10-1
Thursdays, 6-8pm June 18, October 15
East/Central (St. Paul)
Robin of Shared Ground Farmer’s Cooperative
Chosen from extensive list on their website
October 7th celebration: Local Foods Dinner at Birchwood Cafe, 6:30-9pm -3311 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Meeting space:
Sun Ray Library Meeting Room
2105 Wilson Ave, St Paul, MN 55119
Wednesday, April 29 5:30-8
Thursday, 6-8pm June 25
Wednesdays 6-8pm: October 28
Have question? Need technical support?
Please contact Ramona of Renewing the Countryside with questions regarding gardening, farm visits, Farm to Child Care activities and resources, and book ideas. Ramona can be reached at: [email protected] or 612-888-4782
Please contact your PCI representative with questions regarding nutrition, menu planning, CACFP, and regulations relating to fresh, local food. If you're not sure who to contact, reach out to Christine at: [email protected]
<<< BACK TO OUR MAIN FARM TO CHILD CARE PAGE for more resources and information on upcoming trainings
This project has been made possible thanks, in part, to generous support from the Cargill Foundation.