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May 2024

 
Summer is here! 

The singing birds and peeping frogs, the vibrant colors, sweet smelling blossoms, extended hours of sunshine—and the infectious smiles and energy of people who are also feeling the recharge—all have the powerful potential to fill our hearts with joy, hope and inspiration... especially when we take the time to recognize it. 

This reflection comes from my heart and is fitting for the gratitude I'm feeling in being able to introduce this edition of the Rooster. 

The projects below represent so much wisdom, experience, skill, love and hard work of my colleagues as well as the farmers, partners, communities and everyone else we're fortunate to collaborate with. I hope you enjoy reading about it as much as I do sharing it.

I hope to see you at RTC’s 20th Anniversary celebration fundraiser at Dodge Nature Center on June 27th (more details below)!

—Matt Barthelemy, RTC Project Coordinator

April 2024

 
We hope you had time this Earth Day to consider the value and beauty of this earth and all that it provides. We love that we get to work every day to support farmers in stewarding land and to support all of us in increasing our connections to farmers in meaningful ways. 

Thanks for checking in with our activities, and drop us a line if you have thoughts or questions to share with us!

—the team at Renewing the Countryside

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