Marcus Carpenter is helping BIPOC emerging farmers grow their businesses and increase food access in underserved communities. We partner with Route 1, a resource hub for emerging BIPOC farmers based out of Hamel. It’s an impactful, symbiotic relationship that gives local farmers the opportunity to offer their produce through our online market for community food […] Read more
Let’s Make it Better. Together.
Food shelf visits this spring are looking very different. . . Just a few weeks ago, Valley Outreach food shelf served nearly 1000 families in one week, more than double their previous pandemic era average of 350 families each week.
Coming Together in North Minneapolis
The north metro food landscape has changed dramatically in the past few months—three major food retailers in the area have permanently shut their doors to community.
North Minneapolis Grocery Stores closing at alarming rate
The north metro food landscape has changed dramatically the past two months. Three major food retailers in the area have permanently shut their doors to community.
Growing Food, Culture, and Connection
Welcome to the Sudanese Farming Group, Big River Farms’ newest farming partners and site.
