Farms and Farmers Markets Support Healthy Communities with Social Connection
— Stacy Besonen, Crow River Food Council Member. Feature image: The Little Boon Farm, Maple Lake, by Mary Sue Stevens. Did you know, most [...]
Setting the Table: CRFC Creates the Space for Farmers and Buyers to Meet
— Connie Carlson, Executive Director Growers need markets for their products. Chefs and Buyers are eager to buy locally. Consumers want to [...]
Getting Ready for Summer!
— Katie Hansen, Food Council Member Market Managers meet to connect and [...]
The Wild Bunch: Looking at your garden weeds with fresh eyes
— Kristi Varner, Food Council Member Every spring in our home there is a glorified sigh of relief and rejoice when the snow has melted and the [...]
What’s the Buzz?
— Gary Cobus, Food Council Member Recently, the Crow River Food Council had a presence at the Buffalo Community Health Fair. I was asked to [...]
What Are We Reading?
— Jeff Aldrich, Food Council Member This month we would like to share a few of the books recommended by Crow River Food Council members. As [...]
Is a CSA Right For Me?
— Connie Carlson, Executive Director, and Jeff Aldrich, Food Council Member. Feature image by Mary Sue Stevens. (Not sure what a CSA is? Read [...]
2017: Meeting our Mission
— Connie Carlson, Executive Director Over four years ago, the mission of the Crow River Food Council was developed by a group of engaged local [...]
Montrose Cooks
An inspiring part of working with the Crow River Food Council is facilitating impactful programs within the area of the Crow River Basin. One [...]Why I sponsored Farm to Fork
I sponsored the Farm to Fork event anonymously because I wanted to share my story, and I wanted to share it anonymously because leaving this [...]