May 2020

As this goes to print, we're still reeling from the pain and unrest following the murder of George Floyd. We stand with the communities in Minnesota, our nation, and around the world, looking to improve the ways we treat others. We stand for justice, peace, and an end to racism. 

On Wednesday of last week, we convened with supporters on Zoom for a "Streamathon"—consisting of four 15-minute sessions throughout the day. Well, okay, most of them went a bit longer, but the point was to keep it short and on-message. What was the message? As a small nonprofit, we need community and financial support to run our innovative programs and we strive to remain connected to fellow enthusiasts of local food and farming. So, each of our four sessions was designed to describe our work in one of four select program areas: Artisan Grains, Farm to School and Early care, Farmland Access, and the FEAST! Local Foods Network. 

Read on for updates on those programs, plus an update from Lisa Kivirist, our Soil Sisters/Women in Ag lead.