Originally from Guatemala, farmer Porfirio Perez came to Big River Farms (BRF) over ten years ago with a lot of experience in agriculture and food processing. In Guatemala he grew coffee, corn, and beans, and was involved in the many steps of coffee … [Read more...]
The Tschumperlins choose beneficiaries with care
“If you value your money, and worked hard your whole life toward financial security, then why let someone else decide what happens to it after you’re gone? Put your wishes in writing!” This is the wise advice of John Tschumperlin, Cargill retiree, … [Read more...]
Mobile Grocery Programs grow to offer products from 13 local farms and producers
In addition to sourcing local products for our food shelf and hunger relief partners, The Food Group is excited to offer locally grown and raised products from 13 local growers and producers for purchase through our mobile grocery programs Fare For … [Read more...]
Partner Spotlight: Du Nord Foundation Community Market
“Solidarity with the Neighborhood” The combination of the pandemic and the civil uprising of 2020 moved hunger relief in new directions. New organizations sprang up in response and partnered with The Food Group. Here’s a closer look at one of … [Read more...]
Meet Farmers Lue & Kia
Farmers Lue Lor & Kia Chang grow many of the fresh, organic veggies you'll find in your weekly CSA shares. A few years ago, Lue was introduced to the Big River Farms (BRF) education program through friends. Lue and Kia started … [Read more...]
Celebrate Pride
Happy Pride Month! This month, and all year long, we celebrate the diversity of sexual orientations and gender identities within Minnesota's LGBTQ+ farming family, including nonbinary and genderqueer farmers. We also recognize the high rates of … [Read more...]
Your Support Matters!
Our CSA program is one of many services and offerings here at Big River Farms. Farmers in our education program can opt into growing and selling their organic produce directly to you through our cooperative CSA model. In addition to the BRF … [Read more...]
Emerging Partner Spotlight: The Sanneh Foundation
At Corcoran Park in South Minneapolis, the community comes together on Friday afternoons. The atmosphere is lively and festive. There is music playing, hot cocoa, and pan dulce (a Mexican sweet bread) being served, and a large group of young folks in … [Read more...]
Twin Cities Mobile Market – On the road again!
Twin Cities Mobile Market is on the road again – providing neighbors with fresh, healthy, and affordable grocery options! This grocery store on a bus is The Food Group’s newest program. Twin Cities Mobile Market was created to increase access to … [Read more...]
Volunteers are The Food Group’s Superheroes
This week kicks off National Volunteer Week and we couldn't be more grateful for the individuals who have bravely stepped up this past year to ensure our essential work never stopped. It has been heartwarming to see volunteers engaging with … [Read more...]