February 2024

We've been enjoying being with farmers and colleagues within food systems work at a handful of conferences this month, from Minnesota Extension Women in Ag Feb. 6 to the Sustainable Farming Assoc. Feb. 10, to Marbleseed last week and most recently, the Explore MN convention in Rochester. 

Meanwhile, spring has been working hard on returning—and we hope you've been able to enjoy some of these strangely warm, sunny days in February!

—the team at Renewing the Countryside

January 2024

 
The calendar says January, but by the latest temperatures here in the upper Midwest, you wouldn't know it. And yet, while the growing season remains dormant (we hope), farmers and those who work to support them are busy attending conferences and workshops to make the most of the winter. 

Renewing the Countryside has no small number of events on our docket, including the Minnesota Organic Conference earlier this month, and the upcoming Sustainable Farming Association conference, where we're happy to share about programs like the Come and Get It on-farm food festivals, farmland access work and Go Farm Connect, to name a few.  

—the team at Renewing the Countryside

October 2023

 
Fall is in full force with its beautiful leaves, temperature swings, and bountiful fall produce at the final outdoor markets. The brussels sprouts, kale and carrots have likely now seen their first frost so they've sweetened up to be just right. We love this time of year for bringing reprieve to the farmers and opportunities to connect in so many ways with conferences and retreats, planning and potlucks.

It’s also the time of year for being thankful, and among the things we’re grateful for is Give to the Max Day, Nov. 16, Minnesota's unique giving holiday designed to support nonprofits like RTC (scroll down for details). We hope you have much to be grateful for, and can take in some fall harvest togetherness with friends, family and good local food!

—the team at Renewing the Countryside

September 2023

 
As the season turns, we pause to celebrate 20 years of Renewing the Countryside! Keep reading to learn what's in store on Saturday, October 14 in Red Wing, MN, and some more of what we've got brewing!

—the team at Renewing the Countryside

August 2023

 Summer is hanging on tight—have you been processing some bountiful harvests? We're happy to share some of our recent action—such as our exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair going on now!

We also have some fall events for you to get marked on your calendars, such as our Celebration of 20 years on Saturday, October 14 in Red Wing, MN—more details below!

—the team at Renewing the Countryside

July 2023

 
Whew, July has been a busy month, hasn't it? Or is it just us?

Check out this month's news fit to crow about, and as always, we'd love your feedback!

—the team at Renewing the Countryside

June 2023

Time flies when you're having fun, so the saying goes...and so here we are, amazed to realize that this year, Renewing the Countryside is turning 20!

Keep reading to learn about the origin of the org as well as our roundup of this month's news fit to crow about!

—the team at Renewing the Countryside

May 2023

It seems like summer just snuck up on us with that bright sunshine and the intense heat. You all doing okay out there? One word: hydrate!

This round of the newsletter is packed full of exciting things to reveal: contest winners, opportunities for FREE TICKETS to this year's Minnesota State Fair (we love our volunteers), field day save the dates along with highlights of local farm happenings, local food opportunities and local food support!

—the team at Renewing the Countryside

April 2023

The days are getting longer, and for the first time in a long while, snow is not in the 10 day forecast. That’s good news, right!?! We're seeing photos of the first greens of the season and promotions for those CSA boxes, so if you have not already purchased yours for the year, now is the time! We've had a jam-packed month and are excited to share updates and opportunities with you. Thanks for reading!

—the team at Renewing the Countryside

March 2023

Happy spring!

Sprouting bits of green in the ground bring all the potential of a new growing season, as we wrap up winter conferences and dive into April. Check out our recent and coming attractions below.

Thanks for helping create a more robust local food system!

—the team at Renewing the Countryside