Thank you to Lincoln Park Farmers Market & Community Action Duluth for hosting the 2024 MN Statewide National Farmers’ Market Week Celebration!! So many amazing moments celebrating all the goodness your market brings to the community!
Happy 2024 National Farmers’ Market Week Minnesota!
Happy 2024 National Farmers’ Market Week Minnesota!
POW Wow
MFMA was grateful to have the opportunity to learn about the Anishinaabemowin culture and make meaningful connections at the Gichi Manidoo Giizis Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources Conference & @fdlgitigaan Traditional Pow Wow. We heard that food sovereignty, stewarding our land, animals and protecting community is essential. We enjoyed your ceremonies and respect the expression of your culture. Thank you again for welcoming us into your community.
Miigwech ✨
Learning from Project for Public Spaces “How to Create Successful Markets” this morning. Innovative minds from the U.S. and many other countries.
📣 Exciting News! Join us at the Emerging Farmers Conference on November 3rd for Tier 1 Cottage Foods Training with the Minnesota Cottage Foods Academy! 🏡🍰
Become a legal, registered cottage foods producer by the end of the class. Registration is free, but bring your SSN or ITIN. Open to adults and youth! 🎉
Learn about:
📚 Cottage Foods Laws
📌 "Musts" and "Shoulds"
🍳 Kitchen Food Safety
📋 Master Foods List
🏷️ Label Examples
🧪 Food Testing Demos
❓ Q & A Session
Don't miss this opportunity to turn your culinary passion into a business! See you there! 👩🍳👨🍳 #CottageFoodsTraining #EmergingFarmers #FoodSafety
Locally grown seeded watermelon special order for the school kids in Aitkin, MN! 🍉 Lucky kids get to enjoy it for their school lunch! Which is an awesome healthy sweet treat 🍉
MFMA’s Director of Engagement & Inclusion, Sina W. P. just wrapped up 5 full days of filming the story and journey of Farmers’ Market Food Hubs. She got to spend some quality time with our local food farmers and the food access heroes who make food hubs come to life in greater MN with programs like Veggie RX, Farmers’ Market Produce Boxes, Farm to School & Farm to Restaurant.
We’ll be sharing this film at our Annual Conference December 6th & 7th! Visit our website to register www.MFMA.org
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency Office of Urban Agriculture is now OPEN in Minneapolis-St. Paul! 🌆🌾 With 17 service centers launched across the country, we’re thrilled to be part of this movement. This office will be the hub for FSA program education and administration, offering vital support to urban producers in our community.To mark this momentous occasion, we gathered at the historic St. Paul Farmers Market! 🎉🍅 Kajsa Beatty from USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Whitney Place from Minnesota State Office USDA, Thom Petersen from Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Sina W.P. from Minnesota Farmers Market Association, and Hayley Ball from Urban Roots joined us with their insightful remarks.Together, let’s nurture urban agriculture and grow a greener, more sustainable future! 🌿🥕 #UrbanAgLaunch #USDAUrbanOffice
🌟 Help us preserve the heart of our community! 🌱 Discover the inner workings of our cherished farmers’ market as Laura takes you behind the scenes at the market shed. 💬 Farmers’ markets are vibrant hubs that need resources and backing to flourish. We’re seeking funding to ensure the stalls keep buzzing with fresh produce and local delights. Share your insights in the comments – what resources does your local market possess, and what’s on its wishlist for sustainability? Let’s unite to create the ultimate market experience! 🛒🍅 #SupportOurFarmersMarket #CommunityHub #MarketSustainability
🌱🚜 The first ever Emerging Farmers Market Pop-up hosted by Sharing Our Roots was an absolute hit! ☀️🌾 Amidst picturesque farm landscapes, we witnessed the dedication of our emerging farmers, as they proudly showcased their nourishing produce and the stories behind it. 🥦🍅 Let’s rally together to back these trailblazers of our local food scene – they’re the true pioneers shaping the future of our community’s local food journey! 🙌🍽️ #SupportEmergingFarmers
🌽 A big shoutout to Winona Farmers Market for graciously hosting the MN Celebration of National Farmers’ Market Week on their momentous 50th birthday! 🥳🎂 Your dedication to the community is truly commendable, and we had a blast joining in the festivities! 🎉🌱 #FarmersMarketWeek #50thBirthdayBash #CommunityAppreciation
🍅 Minnesota State recognizes National Farmers’ Market Week, highlighting the heartwarming impact these vibrant markets have on our communities. From fresh produce to local crafts, these markets bring us together and support our hardworking farmers. Let’s savor the flavors and support our local growers! 🌾 #FarmersMarketLove #MNLocalFlavors #CommunityHarvest #NationalFarmersMarketWeek
🌾🛒 Senator Heather Gustafson highlights the incredible role of farmers markets in tackling food insecurity during National Farmers’ Market Week! 🥦🍅 #NationalFarmersMarketWeek #CommunityNourishment 🌽🥕
🌱 Exciting News! Join us in celebrating National Farmers’ Market Week with Chaz Sandifer, the visionary behind Lakeview Terrace Farmers Market! 🎉 Discover why supporting local farmers is essential for our community’s health and sustainability. Chaz will share how she beautifully intertwines fitness, wellness, and nutrition at her market, creating a vibrant hub for fresh produce and positive vibes. Let’s come together to celebrate the goodness of fresh, local, and wholesome living! 🥦🏋️♀️ #NationalFarmersMarketWeek #SupportLocal #HealthyLiving
🌾 Embrace the power of growth and community with Patrice Bailey, Assistant Commissioner at the Department of Agriculture! 🌱🏙️ Join us in celebrating the vibrant tapestry of farmers' markets and the boundless horizons they offer for urban farmers. 🌽✨ Patrice enlightens us about the incredible journey ahead, fueled by the exciting NEW Urban Ag FSA office in Ramsey County. Let's sow the seeds of change and nurture a flourishing future together! 🌍🌱 #MNFarmersMarkets #NationalFarmersMarketWeek #UrbanFarming
🌻🍎Let’s take a moment to appreciate the farmers’ markets across our nation, leading the way in providing healthy, locally-sourced food to our community. ! 🌽🛒 We sat down with Senator Aric Putnam, Chair of MN Senate Ag Committee, to dive into why we should celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week! His words struck a chord – it’s about our local farmers, connecting with our community, and the dedicated individuals putting in the effort to make it a reality 💚🌿🥕 🚜🌾 @mfmaorg @fmcorg @minnesotagrownmda @landstewardshipproject @mnfarmersunion @foursistersfarmersmarket #nfmw2023 #nationalfarmersmarketweek #minnesotafarmersmarket
Discover the incredible journey of Farmer Sue Yang as he battles drought and embraces innovative farming. Join us for an inspiring episode of MN Live’s Mornings At the Market on Tuesday, June 27th at 9am. Don’t miss his captivating farm-to-market story LIVE 🎥 at the Roseville Farmers’ Market 🌱📺 #FarmLife #MorningsAtTheMarket
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https://kstp.com/minnesota-live/
We’re excited to advocate and support our local farmers & farmers’ markets with @minnesotalivetv reporter @lauren.andrego through a regular series that will share Farm-to-Market stories!
Watch farmer Evan with @goldemansgreenhouse LIVE at the @mplsfarmmarket on Friday, June 9th at 9am!
We appreciate the support!
MFMA advocates and supports over 373 farmers’ markets! Mill City Farmers’ Market is starting us off with our new series called MFMA’s Farmers’ Market Tours! Be sure to follow their page, visit them on Saturdays and support their vendors!
