Low-Waste Tips for Local Food Lovers
If you’re reading this, it’s likely you’re a fan of buying local. My journey to loving local food began with gardening and canning with my mom, [...]
National Farm to School Month
Did you know that more than half of school districts in Minnesota participate in farm to school activities? That means that nearly a half million [...]
Farmers Markets Adjust for 2020
Farmers Markets are going to look a lot different this year. Life looks a little different and I want to introduce the “New Normal” as we will be [...]
Get Growing! A Beginners Guide to Gardening
The COVID-19 epidemic is rapidly impacting all of us in ways that many of us probably didn’t expect. From toilet paper shortages to learning how [...]
Seed Starting
Starting seeds indoors can be a great “pick me up” during the short, cold days of February and March. Growing your own seedlings is a great way [...]
Never eat this food again!
I have to admit, “Never eat this food again!” might be my most disliked click-bait of all time. Between fear mongering blog posts, ads, and the [...]
Venison Donation in Minnesota
— Cody Hanson, Crow River Food Council Member Minnesota deer hunters have the opportunity to donate their harvest to families in need in our [...]
Harvesting and Storing Winter Squash and Pumpkins
— Jamie Stang, Wright County Master Gardener and Master Food Preservation Specialist, Crow River Food Council Member Now that fall is [...]
Cooking Demos Highlight Local Produce
— Colleen Wolbeck, Crow River Food Council Member The Crow River Food Council is driven to make food grown by local producers readily [...]
What is the Food Council up to this Summer?
— Stacy Besonen, Crow River Food Council Member Our group of dedicated community volunteers are working hard to connect our community to local [...]