Big River Farms (formerly Minnesota Food Association) has been a program of The Food Group since 2017. Farmers participating in the education program are from historically underrepresented communities(i.e. immigrants, people of color, women, … [Read more...]
The Power of Partnerships
People often thank us for the good work we do. We appreciate the words of support, but we also recognize that we do not do this work alone! We sincerely appreciate the many community partners who help us leverage our resources to do more than we … [Read more...]
Choua Yang: How motherhood led to a life of farming
Our mental images of who farmers are might not initially coincide with motherhood, but for Choua, mother of four and farmer at Big River Farms (BRF), these two identities are inextricably connected. When she began farming, her goal was to earn an … [Read more...]
Mission Moment – Molly at Big River Farms
Through Mission Moments, we can share how staff, volunteers, & supporters became connected to our work with food access or sustainable agriculture. We hope that you enjoy these Mission Moments, and feel inspired by the stories of … [Read more...]
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
Photo: (left to right) Yusuf, Hibo, Faro, & Jacob share a plot in their first season with Big River Farms in 2018. Their watermelons were a CSA favorite! In 2019, they will grow more watermelons for the CSA, as well as sweet corn and … [Read more...]