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Partnerships Grounded in Values: From Farm Kid to Farming Advocate

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

CATEGORIES: Blog, Partner Spotlight

Adding New Program Areas With Statewide Impact

Hunger Solutions — our trusted, longtime partner organization in the anti-hunger space — officially became part of The Food Group. This is an especially exciting time for us, because this deeper level of partnership comes with new, complementary hunger relief programs and advocacy experience for even greater impact in serving our community members experiencing hunger.

CATEGORIES: Blog, News

Ore Taylor’s Passion for Farming

She realized, “If I’m ever going to take over (my mother’s) farm, I need to know what I’m doing.” So, she applied to Big River Farms’ Grower Training program and launched Taylor Ventures.

CATEGORIES: Blog

The Food Group and Hunger Solutions Minnesota Join Forces

The Food Group will be joining forces with Hunger Solutions Minnesota officially starting in March 2024.

CATEGORIES: Blog, Mission moment

Valentine’s Day Dinner: A Love Letter in Every Bite

This Valentine’s Day, let’s keep it simple, delicious and totally homemade. We’re talking juicy sirloins with onions that melt in your mouth, a rich red wine sauce that’s so good you’ll wanna lick the pan (maybe not…but we get it) and veggie sides roasted to perfection.

CATEGORIES: Blog, Recipes

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